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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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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Annex Course Dewey Earthquake Feb16 Francis Francisco Gutted Scaffolding Shell Survival Survived
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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