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Columbia Square Apr 18, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, [Refugees in Columbia Square During Fire] South of Market Refugees with their possessions watching approaching fire. View north across park to houses on north side of Folsom St. At far left, Little Sisters Infant Shelter on Sherman. All buildings destroyed in course of fire.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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