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Earthquakes and Fire Wreck San Francisco 1868 Style
The article recalls the 1868 quake and 1906 havoc in San Francisco, detailing collapsed edifices, fires, and the toll on Market and Mission streets. It notes skyscraper rise after fear of quakes eased, mentions De Young's stance, and cites Post Office and telephone disruptions amid widespread destruction.
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Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Cdda
Cou‘frites
M. H de Young
The
Chronicle
Mantella
Biss
Etoe
Se Country
Gins
Bslog Mach Mae Mmerova
Call and Examiner
Post Ofice
Palace Hotel
St. Francis
Misrket Street
Milsslon Street
Elotel St. Jamers
Hall of Jestlea
Mutual Book
Market
Pisny Mille
Mission Streets
Market Street