1906 Earthquake and Fire, Earthquake Reconstruction, View northwest across Geary to St. Francis Hotel with new wing under construction, fire damage and debris chute from 9th Floor, tents in Union Square. Sign on hotel says that lower floors and basement will be open for business June 15, 1906. Soldier at lower center appears to be preparing food on makeshift bench. Sign at left for temporary offices of Cordes Furniture Co. (formerly on this block of Geary) open on Fillmore Street. [St. Francis Hotel #40 Bushnell Foto Co.]