San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, California

The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Stereographs by W.S. Smith collection contains 24 color stereographs published in San Francisco in 1906 by W.S. Smith during and following the earthquake and fire which destroyed much of the city. Notable scenes of devastation include buildings such as the Palace Hotel, the United States Mint, City Hall, the Grand Hotel, Temple Emanu-El, St. Patrick's Church, the Call Building, St. Mary's Hospital, The Hall of Justice, and St. Ignatius Church, as well as areas such as Russian Hill, Market Street, and Portsmouth Square. Also pictured are refugee camps at Fort Mason, Jefferson Square and Union Square....

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Smith, W.S.
This is the renowned Palace Hotel probably the most famous hotel in the world. Millions of tourists have made this place their home. Great efforts…
Smith, W.S.
The United States Mint where so much of our gold is coined. This building was saved from fire only after a valiant fight by the fire department and…
Smith, W.S.
This is all that remains of the once great Grand Hotel, the scene of many great functions. The Palace Hotel is directly across the street. This was…
Smith, W.S.
The Donohue Fountain corner Market Bush and Battery streets. All that is left of a modern sky-scraper after dynamite was used. Dynamite was used…
Smith, W.S.
The old Jewish Synagogue on Sutter street where United States Court sessions were held. The judges were eventually driven to other quarters. Mayor…
Smith, W.S.
St. Patrick's church a total wreck after the earthquake and fire disaster April 18th, 1906. This church was of solid masonry and did not stand the…
Smith, W.S.
This photograph was taken when the fire was still raging and gives an idea of the havoc wrought.
Smith, W.S.
The famous "Poodle Dog" Restaurant, the most widely known resort of its kind in the world.
Smith, W.S.
Here is shown refugees in camp at Fort Mason all available household effects being carted along.
Smith, W.S.
Camp in Jefferson Square where rich and poor alike found quarters to sleep and a place to eat. All were treated alike by soldiers in command. Many…

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