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1900 - 1909 DIS - Desastres, Incendies, Accidents

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906: Bird's-eye view, surrounding Ferry Building. Looking west on Market Street. Photographed from tower<br />
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San Francisco 1906 Earthquake  - The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was a major earthquake that struck San Francisco and the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 1906. Devastating fires broke out in the city and lasted for several days. As a result of the quake and fires, about 3,000 people died and over 80% of San Francisco was destroyed.<br />
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The earthquake and resulting fire are remembered as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States
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San Francisco Earthquake of 1906: Bird's-eye view, surrounding Ferry Building. Looking west on Market Street. Photographed from tower

San Francisco 1906 Earthquake - The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 was a major earthquake that struck San Francisco and the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 1906. Devastating fires broke out in the city and lasted for several days. As a result of the quake and fires, about 3,000 people died and over 80% of San...
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From gallery: 1900 - 1909 DIS - Desastres, Incendies, Accidents
Source: Agence Quebec Presse
Date: 18 Apr 1906
Location: San Francisco CA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Credit: Agence Quebec Presse
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