Welcome to HistoriaHigh's Vintage Visions playlist! In this primary source video, we will be transported back to the year 1906 to witness the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake and fire.

On April 18, 1906, at 5:12 a.m., San Francisco was hit by a massive earthquake, which lasted for over a minute. The city, with its thousands of unreinforced brick buildings and closely-spaced wooden Victorian dwellings, was ill-prepared for such a disaster. The subsequent three-day fire that followed only added to the destruction.

In this video, we'll see scenes of the devastation that was left behind by the earthquake and fire. The footage is accompanied by sensationalized interior titles that were common for the time. However, it should be noted that some scenes, such as a family eating in the street, may have been staged for the camera.

This film was most likely made in early May, as one scene can be dated precisely to May 9th, and another to sometime after May 1st. Despite the sensationalized titles, this primary source video provides a valuable glimpse into the aftermath of one of the most significant disasters in American history.

So, come join us on HistoriaHigh's Vintage Visions playlist, as we journey back in time to witness the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.

Source:

"San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, April 18, 1906." Library of Congress. Accessed March 31, 2023. [ Ссылка ].

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