Ruins of the City Hall, San Francisco, California; the result of twenty seconds of seismic action at 5:13 A.M., April 18, 1906. The building which had been twenty years in course of construction, cost over $6,000,000 and covered two blocks of land. Height of main dome, 335 feet. Also showing Lick's Pioneer Monument in City Hall Square, undamaged by earthquake or fire, which destroyed more than five hundred million dollars worth of property. Red Cross and Relief workers, are seen issuing emergency requisitions.

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Title:

Ruins of the City Hall, San Francisco, California; the result of twenty seconds of seismic action at 5:13 A.M., April 18, 1906. The building which had been twenty years in course of construction, cost over $6,000,000 and covered two blocks of land. Height of main dome, 335 feet. Also showing Lick's Pioneer Monument in City Hall Square, undamaged by earthquake or fire, which destroyed more than five hundred million dollars worth of property. Red Cross and Relief workers, are seen issuing emergency requisitions.

Creator/Contributor:

Bear Photo Co.

Date:

1906

Contributing Institution:

California State Library, California History Room