San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Stereographs by W.S. Smith, 1906
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- W.S. Smith
- Extent:
- 24 color stereographs, 9 x 18 cm. 24 digital objects
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Stereographs by W.S. Smith collection contains 24 color stereographs published in San Francisco in 1906 by W.S. Smith during and following the earthquake and fire which destroyed much of the city. Notable scenes of devastation include buildings such as the Palace Hotel, the United States Mint, City Hall, the Grand Hotel, Temple Emanu-El, St. Patrick's Church, the Call Building, St. Mary's Hospital, The Hall of Justice, and St. Ignatius Church, as well as areas such as Russian Hill, Market Street, and Portsmouth Square. Also pictured are refugee camps at Fort Mason, Jefferson Square and Union Square.
The stereographs appear to be photomechanical reproductions, perhaps the result of a half-tone color process.
- Acquisition information:
- The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire Stereographs collection was purchased in 1981.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481