San Francisco, California

Ruins of San Francisco

The Fairmont Hotel sits at the top of Nob Hill in an aerial panoramic view towards the bay in San Francisco (San Francisco County), California after the earthquake of April 18, 1906. Shows burnt out ruins of residences on Nob Hill, the domed City Hall, and the Ferry Building.

May 29, 1906

Photographer: George R. Lawrence

Credit: Denver Public Library