The great earthquake of April 18, 1906 that leveled San Francisco still ranks as one of the greatest disasters to strike an American city. Here are some photos taken in the aftermath of that event.
Aftermath of San Francisco earthquake
Burning of San Francisco. Mission District
Clearing away the debris
Fresh vegetables and fruits for special diet
Main Building. Agnew State Hospital
People leaving the city
This is the famous photo by Arnold Genthe of the city burning
San Francisco in ruins
SF earthquake damage. Photo by John Molfino
Dead horses in the earthquake's aftermath
Soldiers in San Francisco ruins
Stockton Street from Union Square, looking toward Market Street
Typical bread line in the early stages of relief distribution
after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
Bread line
Van Ness Avenue at Vallejo Street
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A refugee camp (possibly) in the vicinity of Haight Street and Central Avenue