wnp37.01225

Unknown location

April 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View northeast to people watching approaching fire after 1906 earthquake, from hilltop. Same image as wnp27.1168. [Van Ness Ave Burning]

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Artifact

Date Added: October 16, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

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Downloadable: Yes

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