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Market near Battery Apr 18, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View southeast across Market to Earthquake and Fire, fire burning, Byron Jackson Machine Works 411 Market in the Lachman Block on the southwest corner of Market and Fremont. Excelsior Glove Company 415 Market St. (After the Lachman building burned, the ruins became a favorite of photographers because of Samuel Lachman's stone face in the rubble - see wnp14.0445. Face is visible in rubble on street in front of building.) Photographer is standing on the Mechanic's Monument
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Market near Battery Market near Battery

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