1906 San Francisco Earthquake Fire City Hall Ruins RPPC Postcard Hodson-image
1906 San Francisco Earthquake Fire City Hall Ruins RPPC Postcard Hodson-image

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Fire City Hall Ruins RPPC Postcard Hodson

$ 10.55

City: San Francisco Era: Divided Back (1907-1915) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region: California Year Manufactured: 1906 Signed: No Brand/Publisher: Souvenir Post Card Co. N.Y. / Hodson Unit Type: Unit Material: Paper Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Country of Origin: United States Country: USA Features: Real Photo Number of Items in Set: 1 Continent: North America Postage Condition: Unposted Subject: City Hall Ruins, Earthquake, Fire Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Souvenir Post Card Co. N.Y. / Hodson

Description

1906 San Francisco Earthquake Fire City Hall Ruins RPPC Postcard Hodson. This powerful vintage postcard captures the devastating aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, showcasing the iconic City Hall in ruins. The detailed real photo image depicts the dome collapsed and the structure severely damaged, a stark visual testament to the catastrophic events of April 18th, 1906. A lone figure stands amidst the rubble, providing a poignant human element against the backdrop of immense destruction. The card notes the original cost of City Hall as $7,000,000, emphasizing the scale of the loss. Published by Souvenir Post Card Co. N.Y. with a copyright by Hodson in 1906, this collectible piece offers a compelling historical glimpse into one of America's most significant natural disasters. The photographic detail allows for a clear appreciation of the architectural elements despite their ruined state. This postcard serves as a tangible piece of history, preserving the memory of a pivotal moment for San Francisco and a testament to the resilience that followed.

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