EXTENSION: Research how the federal government responded to the April 1906 San Francisco earthquake and detail what precedents this set for future government responses to natural disasters.

“Above and Across San Francisco” is a hardcover book from Trope Publishing Co. coming out May 2025 that presents aerial views of San Francisco landmarks and nature. Pictured: “View of the ...

It is a new day, San Francisco. Literally and figuratively, according to Mayor Daniel Lurie’s 5 a.m. remarks at the 119th commemoration of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. “We’ve gone through some ...

San Francisco firefighters, community leaders and city officials gathered Friday morning to mark the anniversary of the 1906 earthquake.

Many photographers documented the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and its aftermath. Yet more than a century would pass before the public would see a view of the disaster in three-dimensional color.

The film showcases the beauty and history of San Francisco, highlighting its transformation from an Indian Mission Village in 1776 to a major American city. It features iconic landmarks such as ...

The San Francisco earthquake of 1906 is the deadliest earthquake in the history of the United States, and remains high on the list of American calamities. The tragedy is among the most documented ...