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Call Building on fire. Apr 18, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, Elevated view southwest across Market to 3rd and Market Streets. Smoke pouring from upper stories of Call Building, other buildings on south side of Market, including Bancroft History Building, show earthquake damage. 700 Market building on right with Hale Dental Co. and projecting electric "Dentist" sign. Hearst Examiner Building on left. Fire hoses in street, top of Lotta's Fountain at bottom. Cropped version of image at wnp37.03403.jpg.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Call Building on fire. Call Building on fire.

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