Bird's Eye View of the Ruins of San Francisco, 1906
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On April 18, 1906, San Francisco and the northern California coast were hit by a major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9. Following the earthquake, ruptured gas lines fed fires that destroyed some 25,000 buildings in the city. More than 3,000 people were killed and San Francisco was devastated. This panoramic photo documents some of the damage.
On April 18, 1906, San Francisco and the northern California coast were hit by a major earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.9. Following the earthquake, ruptured gas lines fed fires that destroyed some 25,000 buildings in the city. More than 3,000 people were killed and San Francisco was devastated. This panoramic photo documents some of the damage.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1934
Subject Date
05 May 1906
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
53.41.1254.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of H.J. Heinz Co.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.75 in
Width: 30.75 in
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