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SAN FRANCISCO, 1906. San Francisco residents watching the course of the fire
SAN FRANCISCO, 1906.
San Francisco residents watching the course of the fire from a hillside after the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Photographed by Arnold Genthe
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Media ID 12570501
1906 Aerial View April Arnold Burn Chaos Child Citizen Destruction Doomsday Earthquake Entertainment Fire Genthe Hill Roof Ruin San Francisco Smoke Spectator Bruning
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating "SAN FRANCISCO, 1906" poster print from Granger, NYC / The Granger Collection. Witness the poignant moment of San Francisco residents gathered on a hillside, watching the devastating aftermath of the 1906 earthquake and fire. This historic photograph by Arnold Genthe offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting you to the heart of the event. Add this evocative piece to your home or office to ignite conversation and inspire reflection. Order your "SAN FRANCISCO, 1906" poster print today from Media Storehouse and reconnect with history.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.8cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
San Francisco, 1906 - Witnessing the Unfathomable Destruction
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photograph captures a chilling moment in history - San Francisco residents stand atop a hillside, their eyes fixed on the horrifying spectacle unfolding before them. It is April 18th, 1906, just moments after a devastating earthquake has shaken the city to its core. As smoke billows ominously into the sky and flames consume everything in their path, these brave citizens watch helplessly as chaos reigns below. Photographed by Arnold Genthe, this aerial view offers a haunting glimpse into the aftermath of nature's wrath. The once vibrant cityscape now lies in ruins; buildings reduced to rubble and streets transformed into pathways of destruction. Men and women alike are united in shock and disbelief at the doomsday-like scene that surrounds them. In this snapshot frozen in time, one cannot help but be drawn to the faces of those present - expressions etched with fear, sorrow, and resilience all at once. Amongst them stands a child who should have been sheltered from such horrors but instead witnesses an early lesson in human strength amidst adversity. This image serves as a poignant reminder of San Francisco's indomitable spirit during one of its darkest hours. It symbolizes not only loss but also hope for rebirth from ashes. As we gaze upon this historical artifact today, let us honor those who stood witness to this catastrophe while marveling at their unwavering determination to rebuild what was lost
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