On April 18, 1906, a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco, followed by raging fires; estimates of the final death toll range between 3,000 and 6,000.
Shots of burning rubble. Police - men fire hoses on burning rubble. One building standing. single peices of wall standing. River fire boat, men playing hoses on jetty. Old fire engine crushed in rubble. Various houses not damaged. Sheds etc used for cooking purposes. Early car passes camera. Poster "Eagle Relief Bureau". Horses and carts. people walking along road. Women in old dresses down to ground. Water cart passes. Sailors - people waking among ruins. Town Hall and Government buildings ruined. Tents amongst devastation. Women with babies out of tent. Long benches with people seated and eating. Banner "Free Meals Here". Firemen playing hoses on smouldering rubble. Unsafe buildings being demolished. For Professor Rocher see card 70219
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