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Union Square Apr 18, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View towards northeast corner of Union Square. People gathered after earthquake with trunks and suitcases before fire swept the area. Pacific Union Club Building in background center. Walkerley Building (then Union League Club) at far left. [J-112. Refugees, before the great fire reached Union Square, SF]
Photographer Unknown (Marilyn Blaisdell Collection / Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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