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Tag Archives: 1906 earthquake
How San Francisco Might Look if the 1906 Earthquake Happened Today
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It might be hard to fathom the devastation caused by the 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco. The statistics on the destruction are so overwhelming that they're almost unbelievable. According to the U.S.G.S.: More than 3,000 people died 225,000 … Continue reading
1906 Earthquake Survivor Dies at 109
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(Bay City News) SANTA ROSA — A Novato woman thought to be the oldest of three known remaining survivors of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake has died at the age of 109. Rose Cliver passed away Saturday in Santa Rosa, … Continue reading
Mapping Project Reveals Pre-1906 Quake San Francisco
A unique crowd-sourcing effort is underway in San Francisco to bring century-old city maps to life. So far, about 400 people have helped out the volunteer effort. To see what it's all about, I took a walk with the guerrilla … Continue reading
San Francisco Earthquake: A Voice from '06
Update: The U.S. Geological Survey says that little shake we had was a 3.8 magnitude quake, centered on the San Andreas Fault just southeast of Pacifica. If you're keeping score at home, that epicenter is only about 10 or 12 … Continue reading
Color Photos of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
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You may have seen Carl Nolte's piece in the Chronicle on Monday about the Smithsonian Institution's discovery of six color photographs of San Francisco after the 1906 quake. The photos were taken by pioneering photographer Frederick Ives. Here are four … Continue reading
