Canvas Print : San Francisco Earthquake - St. Francis Hotel, Dewey Monument
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San Francisco Earthquake - St. Francis Hotel, Dewey Monument
San Francisco Earthquake, California, USA - 18th April 1906 - the gutted shell (apparently a very attractive interior) of the St. Francis Hotel (with a new annex in the course of construction) and Union Square, Dewey Monument (which remarkably survived). Date: 1906
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Media ID 14381988
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Annex Course Dewey Earthquake Feb16 Francis Francisco Gutted Scaffolding Shell Survival Survived
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the raw power of history with our striking Canvas Print of the San Francisco Earthquake - St. Francis Hotel, Dewey Monument. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the 18th of April, 1906, in California, USA. Witness the aftermath of one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history, as the once elegant St. Francis Hotel stands as a gutted shell. Add this mesmerizing piece to your home decor and let the story of resilience and survival unfold.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.2cm x 48.6cm (30" x 19.1")
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the devastating San Francisco Earthquake that struck California on the 18th of April, 1906. The image shows the gutted shell of the once elegant St. Francis Hotel, its attractive interior reduced to rubble, with the new annex under construction in the foreground. The hotel, a popular destination for travelers and high society, was one of the many buildings destroyed by the earthquake and subsequent fires. Amidst the chaos and destruction, the Dewey Monument in Union Square stands remarkably unscathed. The monument, dedicated to Commodore George Dewey, a hero of the Spanish-American War, had been completed just two years prior to the earthquake. Its survival serves as a symbol of resilience and hope in the face of disaster. Scaffolding surrounds the St. Francis Hotel, a testament to the rebuilding efforts underway. The earthquake, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale, caused widespread destruction throughout the city, leaving thousands homeless and leading to a massive rebuilding effort. Despite the devastation, the spirit of San Francisco remained unbroken. The city's resilience and determination to rebuild is evident in this photograph, with the new construction underway and the Dewey Monument standing proudly in Union Square. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of nature and the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of adversity.
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