The City Quakes: San Francisco 1906 & 1989

The San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906 was the worst natural disaster in American history, destroying over 500 city blocks and leaving nearly a quarter of a million people homeless. It was also the first catastrophe to spark a worldwide media frenzy. “The City Quakes” takes you back to San Francisco’s wild gold rush beginnings and the days leading up to and immediately after the great quake and firestorm. These stereo photos, taken by amateur and professional photographers alike, put you right on the scene and include rare images never before seen in 3-D, including dramatic views of the 1989 Loma Prieta quake.