wnp24.211a

Grant near Sacramento

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View south on Grant toward Old St. Mary's. Soldier on guard duty. [20621. On the watch for looter (valuables lie buried here). Heart of Chinatown where frightful mortality resulted from quake.]

Location

662-698 Grant Ave, 94108

Chinatown

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: C.L. Wasson
Date Added: January 15, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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