The film, which was the topgrossing movie of that year, stars clark gable, jeanette macdonald, and spencer tracy. The san francisco earthquake and fire of april 18, 1906, and their effects on structures and structural materials. It was the strongest earthquake to hit the area since the san francisco earthquake of 1906. Library of congress motion picture, broadcasting and recorded sound division this film shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the.
While reconstruction was in full swing, a second plague epidemic hit san francisco in may and august 1907 but it was not centered in chinatown. San francisco, 1906, fires and firefighting scenes of displaced people and damaged buildings in san francisco after the 1906 earthquake and fire. But it tore apart hundreds of buildings and streets. Illegally and unilaterally brigadier general frederick funston, commander of army troops in the city, puts san francisco under martial law. This interactive map was developed to show you vividly how specific areas of the city were affected. Maps are updated within about 5 minutes of an earthquake or once an hour. San francisco, april, 2010 on sunday, april 18, 2010, the san francisco fire department, along with other early risers, will be commemorating the 104th anniversary of the great earthquake and fire of 1906 at an annual commemoration ceremony being held at the historic lottas fountain in downtown san francisco.
The earthquake and subsequent fire damaged and destroyed many areas of san francisco. Ruins of san francisco after earthquake and fire, april 18. From the 1906 california earthquake, david starr jordan, editor, 1907, a. Summary this film shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent threeday fire.
The detail is astounding, and the eye witness accounts of the disaster made me want to read more. San francisco earthquake and fire, april 18, 1906, library of congress this silent film in four parts documents the damage sustained by san francisco and its famous landmarks. There are many exhibits, tours, lectures, conferences, work shops, new publication releases, etc. Students are introduced to the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire with mystery photographs of the. The east bay has a higher earthquake hazard than the san francisco peninsula due to the haywardrogers creek fault and the higher number of faults that traverse the east bay. The great earthquake and fire, san francisco, 1906. Videos april 10, 2006 the 1906 san francisco earthquake view all videos.
Tsunami record from the great 1906 san francisco earthquake. This film shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent threeday fire. On the morning of march 22, 1957, the ground started shaking. Shows the aftermath of the san francisco earthquake of april 18, 1906, and the devastation resulting from the subsequent threeday fire. San francisco earthquake imagine being awakened early in the morning by the ground shaking so hard that youre thrown out of bed and across the roomif youre even lucky enough to be alive.
The first rumble, called a foreshock, occurred about 5. Today, its importance comes more from the wealth of scientific knowledge. Since 1979, however, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 6 or greater, leading up to the recent 7. The great earthquake and fire, san francisco, 1906 kennedy, john castillo on. The process of rebuilding began immediately but took several years. The two faults in the san francisco bay area most likely to have a damaging earthquake are the haywardrodgers creek fault system 31% and the san andreas fault 21%. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring. Before and after the great earthquake and fire early films of san francisco, 18971916 san francisco films site offers a perspective on the effects the san francisco earthquake and subsequent fires of 1906 had on the development of the city.
In june 1906 the miles brothers film company advertised a selection of short films depicting the city of san francisco before and after the. In this harrowing, exhaustively researched account, kurzman calls the catastrophe probably americas worst peacetime disaster, with 10,000 dead. Original film is in need of repair, jumps and rolls out of frame. Click here to go to index map big earthquake list all earthquakes list special maps. Some of the fill was rubble dumped into san francisco bay after the 1906 san francisco earthquake, but most was sand and debris laid down in preparation for the 1915 panamapacific international exposition, a celebration of san francisco s ability to rebound after its catastrophe in 1906. The great 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire in. 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. April 18, 1906 1906 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I did not realize that so much video footage of the great earthquake and fire was available. While the earth rolled and the ground split, the wooden and brick buildings of san francisco toppled. Nov 14, 2017 it was the most powerful earthquake to hit san francisco since 1906, but its a foggy memory 60 years later.
High intensity shaking was felt from eureka on the north coast to the salinas valley, an agricultural region to the south of the san francisco bay area. Though the quake lasted less than a minute, its immediate impact was disastrous. Most of the cities of central california were badly damaged. View from nob hill of ruins after earthquake and fire of april 18, 1906, san francisco, california. The great earthquake broke loose some 20 to 25 seconds later, with an epicenter near san francisco. April 18, 1906 is an american short blackandwhite documentary silent film. Click on an earthquake on the above map for more information. Gladys hansen and emmet condon, after extensive research, estimated that over 3000 deaths were caused directly or indirectly by the catastrophe. Todays earthquakes in san francisco bay area, california. On april 18, 1906 san francisco, california was near totally destroyed from a great earthquake and an ensuing devastating fire.
San francisco earthquake of 1906, a major earthquake and fire that destroyed some 28,000 buildings and killed more than 3,000 people. Featuring film footage of the city before and after the quake and archival. Many people were killed in their beds when their houses collapsed. Around 3,000 people were killed and between 227,000 and 300,000 people were left homeless.
Miraculously, within three years, the city was rebuilt. The san francisco 1906 earthquake great register in response to repeated requests through our website we are setting out to compile a new and more accurate account of those affected by the 1906 earthquake. San francisco is a 1936 musicaldrama disaster film directed by woody van dyke, based on the april 18, 1906, san francisco earthquake. Seventeen films shot before the devastating events and seven. The song theme from san francisco, sung by macdonald, is san francisco s official ballad. San francisco bay area earthquake liquefaction zone map. This film is narrated with the standard text slides between scenes in 2005, the film was added to the united states national film registry as being deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude. Oct 15, 2019 during the first quake, weak shaking was felt in san francisco, oakland and san jose, per the usgs. Army map of area burned by the san francisco fire source.
The great san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. Interactive map the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire. In 1906, the city of san francisco was hit by a terrible earthquake during the night. Virtual museum of the city of san francisco 1906 earthquake. The 1906 san francisco earthquake was a big earthquake that hit san francisco on april 18, 1906. Recorded in the days after the disaster, the film shows san franciscans at work. Looking down sacramento street, san francisco, april 18, 1906 is a black and white photograph taken by arnold genthe in san francisco, california on the morning of april 18, 1906 in the wake of the 1906 san francisco earthquake looking down sacramento st. Violent shocks punctuated the strong shaking which lasted some 45 to 60 seconds. En espanol on the morning of april 18, 1906, a massive earthquake shook san. San francisco, with thousands of unreinforced brick buildings, and closelyspaced wooden victorian dwellings, was poorly prepared for a major fire. He then leaped to the east and borrowing a kodak he took the picture of the train here presented. Blackburnc prior to 18april 1906 the san francisco fire department and knowledgeable persons in the insurance industry regarded a con. Earthquakes in san francisco, california, united states. One of the important events during his presidency was the san francisco earthquake.
The film documents the aftermath of the 1906 san francisco earthquake. The san francisco earthquake and fire of april 18, 1906. The great san francisco earthquake topples buildings, killing thousands. April 18, 1906 is an american short blackand white documentary silent film. Todays earthquakes in san francisco bay, california. In the face of widespread devastation, giannini set up a temporary bank, collecting deposits, making loans, and proclaiming that san francisco would rise from the ashes. The 1906 san francisco earthquake struck the coast of northern california at 5. A barbary coast saloonkeeper and a nob hill impresario are rivals for the affections of a beautiful singer, both personally and professionally in 1906 san francisco. The scenes in the film are preceded by interior titles, many of which are. The san francisco earthquake and fire of april 18, 1906, and their effects on structures and structural materials bulletin 324 by. What was the san francisco earthquake hoobler, dorothy. Rediscovered film takes a trip through san francisco in ruins. I was expecting something on par with the 1936 san fransisco movie that had. Footage of the aftermath of the great san francisco earthquake, which struck on the morning of april 18, 1906, destroying a large part of the city.
The first of two vicious tremors shook san francisco at 5. Great san francisco earthquake, the pbs international. Earthquake shatters the main water pipelines rendering the fire department useless. Prepared by the 1906 san francisco earthquake and fire project, a project organized. Apparently, the amount of movement during the great san francisco earthquake of 1906 was large enough to reduce strain throughout the region, so that only one large earthquake followed. This extraordinary film looks at how the destruction and rebirth of san francisco became part of american folklore. The1906 san francisco earthquake and fire engageny. Early in the morning of april 18, 1906, while most people were still in their beds, a 7. For more information and to download this film, please visit item00694425 this film shows the aftermath of the 8.
Film, video san francisco earthquake and fire, april 18, 1906. Medium 2005, tv show on nbc in which a character uses her coincidental presence in oakland during the earthquake as an opportunity to fake her own death and disappear. Oct 14, 2019 for the 30th anniversary of the loma prieta earthquakethe 6. Sep 11, 2018 san francisco earthquake of 1989 on october 17, 1989, a magnitude 6. The shock lasted for less than a minute but that seemed like a year to those who were rudely awakened and had to rush out into the streets with whatever clothing they could lay hands on. A 1972 noaa report suggested that 700800 was a reasonable figure. The information in this work went far beyond anything i had previously read or learned in united state history classes. San francisco earthquake and fire, april 18, 1906 youtube. The 1936 bw film san francisco with clark gable had a one channel optical soundtrack that incorporated into it the actual seismograph of the 1906 earthquake so the rumbling that shook the theatre was the same rumbling that shook sanfran. On the morning of april 18, 1906, a massive earthquake shook san francisco, california. The then very popular singing of macdonald helped make this film a hit, coming on the heels of her other 1936 blockbuster, rose marie. Watch films of san francisco before and after the earthquake and fire from the library of congress motion picture, broadcast and recorded sound division.
The growing abundance of public domain sites on the internet is making tons of great material available. San francisco was destroyed by earthquake and fire in april 1906, with thousands killed and tens of thousands homeless. The san francisco based punk music group loma prieta derived their name from the 1989 earthquake. The san francisco earthquake american experience official. The map divides san francisco into ten regions, each of which can be searched for photographic images taken in that region.
Tenyearold leo loves being a newsboy in san francisco not only does he get to make some money to help his family, hes free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and. San francisco earthquake prediction and forecast map. The san andreas fault is a crack in the earth that runs about 800 miles through california. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fireenduring lessons for fire protection and water supply c. As told by eyewitnesses by charles morris is the story of a terrible disaster that hit a famous city. Damage was severe in san francisco and in other towns situated near the san andreas fault. The california earthquake of april 18, 1906 ranks as one of the most significant earthquakes of all time. On the morning of april 18, 1906, a monster earthquake struck san francisco, leveling virtually the entire city and sparking a fire that would burn for three days. The 1906 san francisco earthquake and fires leveled much of the city. Neverbeforeseen footage, shot just minutes after the quake struck on april 18, 1906 at 5.
With a 38page outline and six finished chapters, he pitched it around hollywood in 1998 for a film by the same name, based upon events surrounding the great san francisco earthquake and fire of 1906. Earthquake history in the san francisco bay area earthquake. The san andreas fault slipped along a segment about 270 miles 430 km long, extending from san juan bautista in san benito county to humboldt county. 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.
Dec 31, 1971 the san francisco earthquake was an extremely interesting and informative book. San francisco earthquake and fire april 18, 1906 youtube. San francisco residents stand in the rubblestrewn streets watching the fire grow after the earthquake struck on april 18, 1906. Jan 01, 2020 the codes include building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy and green building codes. The terrifying details of the 1906 san francisco earthquake jump off the page. San francisco earthquake of 1989, major earthquake that struck the san francisco bay area, california, u. Much of urban san francisco was destroyed by a fire in the 1906 san francisco earthquake, including all of the chinatown district. High intensity shaking was felt from eureka on the north coast to the salinas valley, an agricultural region to the south of the san francisco.
San francisco earthquake of 1906, major earthquake with a magnitude of 7. Of all the photos documenting the devastation, perhaps none are as striking as george lawrences famous kite aerial photograph, san francisco in ruins, taken 950feet above san francisco bay. The 2014 south napa earthquake occurred in the north san francisco bay area on august 24 at 03. In 1906 market street was san franciscos main artery, a 120footwide thoroughfare that showcased some of the citys most impressive landmarks. The largest earthquake in san francisco bay area, california. The quake was caused by a slip of the san andreas fault over. San francisco earthquake of 1989 history, magnitude, deaths.
Jun, 2018 our newshour shares moment of the day, a centuryold film of san franciscos devastating 1906 earthquake aftermath turned up at a california flea market. Looking down sacramento street, san francisco, april 18, 1906. With clark gable, jeanette macdonald, spencer tracy, jack holt. Capturing san francisco 100 years later beyond the photos. San francisco earthquake by uther pendragon, released 18 december 2015 1. Despite a quick response from san franciscos large military population, the. Apr 15, 2020 a devastating earthquake begins to shake the city of san francisco in the morning hours of this day in 1906. Edison newsreels of the san francisco earthquake and fire. San francisco earthquake california april 18, 1906. The ensuing fires that ravaged the city for days were responsible for the deaths of as many as 3,000 more. San francisco earthquake of 1989 on october 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.
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