The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake remains one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history. In this video, we examine the destruction it caused and its lasting impact.

EXTENSION: Research how the federal government responded to the April 1906 San Francisco earthquake and detail what precedents this set for future government responses to natural disasters.

A 2.9-magnitude quake hit near Fairview in the San Francisco Bay Area, with over 800 people reporting it felt as far as West Sacramento and Santa Cruz.

A late-night 2.9-magnitude earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay Area in California, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The six-mile deep quake hit three miles from Fairview, which is about a ...

At 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906, San Francisco shook violently. A 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck just 2 miles off the coast.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. A kromogram image of San Francisco ...

Object Details Date April 17, 1906 Object number 2013.2022.2 Type Covers & Associated Letters Medium paper; ink Dimensions Height x Width: 8 9/16 x 5 9/16 in. (21.75 x 14.13 cm) Place California See ...