The 1906 earthquake in SF struck on April 18 at 5:12 a.m., registering a massive 7.9M on the Richter scale killing more than 3,000 and leaving a trail of fires that destroyed 80% of the city. Sunday morning, the city erupted in celebration to remember the day but to also usher in hope.
Streetwise: Alive and Well at 50+
by Frank Dunnigan Frank Dunnigan, WNP member and columnist. -
Many of us are shocked when we read or hear about beloved old San Francisco businesses and landmarks that have vanished in fact, such losses tend to be a recurring theme in this column. This month, though, it’s time to recall just a few of the many great places that still remain splendid survivors from another age, all of them 50+ years old and filled with memories that draw us back again and again to enjoy good times and to share our experiences with others.
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A 38-Geary bus rolls past Lotta’s Fountain on the 114th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake in San Francisco on April 18, 2020.Paul Chinn / The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A plaque is seen on Lotta’s Fountain on Market Street in San Francisco on April 16, 2018.Michael Short / Special to The ChronicleShow MoreShow Less
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A daguerreotype of Lola Montez, taken in 1851. Montez took a young Lotta Crabtree under her wing and taught her song and dance routines.Southworth & HawesShow MoreShow Less