Footage of sfs market street before and after the 1906 earthquake. The union ferry depot, simply called ferry building by most locals, anchored the eastern end of market. In 1906, it didnt get more high tech than this iconic 12minute movie, filmed from the front of a cable car headed down market street. San francisco was better prepared when the next notable earthquake struck in. More than a century after san franciscos deadly 1906 earthquake, a film reel with nine minutes of footage capturing the city two weeks after. Chilling photos of san francisco after the 1906 earthquake.
The remains of san francisco city hall after the 1906 earthquake. The april 18, 1906, earthquake that leveled much of san francisco is one of the biggest natural disasters in american history. Oct 22, 2018 pictures and films of the great earthquake and fire that struck the city in april of 1906. Prepared by the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire project, a project organized. Miles brothers production a trip down market street before the fire, which.
Rare photos show san francisco days before 1906 earthquake. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire bancroft library presents the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire san francisco earthquake and fire presents a collection of selected primary sources materials on the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire in digital format. Today, the anniversary of the earthquake, is a great day to remember the effects of the quake and reflect on how we can prepare. Geological survey sunken area near the ferry building on market street. The 1906 san francisco earthquake struck the coast of northern california at 5. The miles brothers, still from a trip down market street, 1906. High intensity shaking was felt from eureka on the north coast to the salinas valley, an agricultural region to the south. Street scene of market street in san francisco before the earthquake and fire of april 1906. Underwood archivesgetty images the quake, estimated at a 7. The first film entitled a trip down market street was shot on april 14, 1906 and showed a bustling city with horse drawn carriages and motorcars trading places along the busy street. San francisco, with thousands of unreinforced brick buildings, and closelyspaced wooden victorian dwellings, was poorly prepared for a major fire. Subsequent research by historian david kiehn of the niles essanay silent film museum, has determined that the footage was actually shot by harry and herbert miles on april 14th, 1906, only 4 days. A longlost film reel with nine minutes of footage capturing san francisco two weeks after the deadly 1906 earthquake surfaced at a flea market in the city.
The miles brothers shot a trip down market street in the days before the 1906 san francisco earthquake. Here is a sidebyside comparison of two filmed journeys down market street shot in april of 1906. The san francisco film festival will be screening nine minutes of rare, startlingly clear footage of san francisco in ruins two weeks after the 1906 earthquake the restoration of the original. The ground shifted as much as 21 feet along more than 270 miles of the san andreas fault. San franciscos market street after the earthquake, 1906. Footage of san francisco after 1906 quake found at flea. San francisco 1906 earthquake market street youtube. San francisco earthquake and fire, april 18, 1906 library of. In 1906 market street was san franciscos main artery, a 120footwide thoroughfare that showcased some of the citys most impressive landmarks.
Film that shows san franciscos market street before being hit by the 1906 earthquake. The miles brothers established a studio at 19 market street in san francisco in early 1906. See more ideas about san francisco earthquake, san francisco and pictures. This disturbance puzzled lawson 1908, author of the comprehensive report of the earthquake, and henry reid, proponent of the elastic rebound. This 11minute reel of film, shot from a cable car on market street, captures a city full of life and promise, which. The earth quake was later estimated to have a moment magnitude of from 7.
This film was shot on april 14, 1906, just four days before the san francisco earthquake and. San francisco residents stand in the rubblestrewn streets watching the fire grow after the earthquake struck on april 18, 1906. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the. San francisco, before and after the 1906 fire mental floss. Film found at flea market shows san francisco right after 1906 quake. Photos of the 1906 san francisco earthquake the atlantic. Found footage offers a new glimpse at 1906 san francisco. Sfgate market street, san francisco, after the 1906. On april 17, harry and joe miles boarded a train for new york, taking the two films with them, but they heard about the earthquake and sent the films to new york while they boarded another train headed back to san francisco. Immediately before and after the earthquake, cameras captured dashcamstyle footage while traveling down market street. Our newshour shares moment of the day, a centuryold film of san franciscos devastating 1906 earthquake aftermath turned up at a california flea market.
By july 1906, san francisco issued an ordinance see image below to landowners to remove all debris. After unspooling much of the film down a hallway at home for a more. Panoramic view of market street san francisco after the earthquake and fire 1906 7. A view from stockton street from union square, looking toward market street after the 1906 san francisco earthquake. If youre a san francisco history buff or transit buff, youve probably seen it before, but not like this. Market street and turk street after the earthquake and. In this fascinating pbs newshour segment, rare footage of market street four days after the devastating san francisco earthquake of 1906 is. Film still from longlost footage the miles brothers film studio captured of san francisco two weeks after the 1906 earthquake. Arnold genthe 18691942 photographed images of san francisco on april 18, 1906 and for at least two weeks after much of the city was reduced to rubble by an earthquake and a subsequent fire that devastated its downtown.
Travelling down market street, after wednesday, april 18, 1906 earthquake there are horse and carts, people upset, fires, and destroyed buildings, interspersed with new motor cars and cable cars. The 1906 san francisco earthquake shook the city on wednesday, april 18th at 5. Amazing historical footage of san franciscos market. While many of his photographs beautifully document the city in ruins, genthes best images centered on candid portrayals of people, the subjects that had. Selby, an amateur photographer, was working in his familys confectionery shop on market street when the greatest natural disaster that. In 1906, a company made a movie called a trip down market street to promote tourism in san francisco and ended up with something far more valuable. They shot almost two hours of film after the earthquake and very little of it survives.
The great 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire in. But taking place a century before smart phones and decades before. The miles brothers were film pioneers in san francisco. The quake and the fires that followed leveled much of the city. This film shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent threeday fire. Footage of sfs market street before and after the 1906. Courtesy of rick prelinger more than a century after san franciscos deadly 1906 earthquake, a film reel with nine minutes of footage capturing the city two weeks after the devastation surfaced at a flea market and it will soon be shown to the public, according to a newspaper. They shot a railroad descent down mount tamalpais 5 as well as the market street film. Jul 14, 2014 market street in san francisco after 1906 earthquake. Refugees filing down market street history in photos 1906 san francisco earthquake. Today, its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge.
Shortly after the great san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, a sea level disturbance tsunami was recorded at the presidio tide gauge station in san francisco the station is now located nearby at ft. Market street, as seen in the images from the new 1906 footage, represents one of the more impacted areas of san francisco. San francisco rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake. Shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent threeday fire.
On april 18, 1906, san francisco was struck by a magnitude 7. The pan continues to the northeast and the view down market street is. Cable cars abruptly stopped, city hall crumbled, and the palace hotels glass roof splintered and littered the courtyard below. Tsunami record from the great 1906 san francisco earthquake. Almost 300 miles of fault ruptured, and people felt shaking throughout california and parts of oregon and nevada. We are still tripping over the cracks made in our yard this last quake. This film was shot on april 14, 1906, just four days before the san francisco earthquake and fire, to which the. But taking place a century before smart phones and decades before pointandshoot photography, there is not a lot of highquality photographic or film footage documenting the quake and its aftermath. Historic pre earthquake san francisco, 1906, with full sound design.
Rare footage of market street after 1906 san francisco earthquake. And by april 1908, san francisco had already been rebuilt. Chilling photos of san francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fires. Market street in san francisco after 1906 earthquake san. Why it took two earthquakes for san francisco to finally.
In this 11minute film, we see what san francisco looked like in 1906 just weeks before the great earthquake struck. San francisco had experienced earthquakes in 1864, 1898, and 1900 but nothing like the 1906 event. Longlost 1906 film of san francisco after the earthquake. A trip down market street before the fire library of congress. In 1906 market street was san franciscos main artery, a 120footwide thoroughfare that showcased. A nitrate film reel with nine minutes of footage capturing san francisco two weeks after the 1906 earthquake surfaced at the alemany flea market, and this rare find reveals a startlingly clear. Panoramic view of market street san francisco after the. Postcard making new an old street san francisco ca 1906 earthquake g27.
Restored film of san franciscos market street four days before 1906. Market street, crocker building, and palace hotel after. Rediscovered film takes a trip through san francisco in. The chronicle reports that a longlost film reel with nine minutes of footage capturing san francisco two weeks after the deadly 1906. Anniversary of 1906 san francisco earthquake photo 1. Rare 1906 san francisco earthquake footage found at flea. San francisco rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake on the morning of april 18 th 1906, san francisco was struck with violent tremors coming from the san andreas fault. Rare film showing san francisco two weeks after 1906.
Rare footage of san francisco after 1906 earthquake. Film of san francisco after 1906 quake found at flea market. The buildings built on humanmade land, landfill purple areas in the image below saw the most damage. April 1906 a major earthquake struck san francisco and set off raging fires.
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