wnp71.0119

Commercial near Front

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, Street view of ruins with debris covering street. Looking east to Ferry Building tower (with repair scaffolding) in distance. (G810 EF-140) (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346)

Location

337 Front St, 94111

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: August 8, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of the Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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