wnp27.3752

City Hall Ruins

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View on 8th St near Market to ruins of old City Hall. Marshall Square and Pioneer (James Lick) Monument in center.

Location

Civic Center /UN Plaza BART, 94102

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 3, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: photographic print
Dimensions: 5.625,8.125

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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