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Van Ness & O'Farrell 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View northwest from ruins across Van Ness Avenue to St. Mary's Cathedral after 1906 earthquake. Top of main spire has collapsed and fallen. Buggies, broken windows, rubble. Building at left demolished in 1906 for Delbert Block office and retail building.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Van Ness & O'Farrell Van Ness & O'Farrell

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