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Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wisconsin, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wisconsin, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Arizona, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Arizona, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

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Destruction by Grasshoppers - Rosebud - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Destruction by Grasshoppers - Rosebud - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Public domain photograph related to native Americans, Reservations, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Texas, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Texas, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - District of Columbia, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - District of Columbia, National Forest Service p...

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Ohio, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Ohio, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wisconsin, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wisconsin, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - North Dakota, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - North Dakota, National Forest Service photograp...

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Wildlife Destruction - Ohio, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Ohio, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Virginia, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Virginia, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Wyoming, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Arizona, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Arizona, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - District of Columbia, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - District of Columbia, National Forest Service p...

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Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Utah, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Oregon, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Massachusetts, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Massachusetts, National Forest Service photogra...

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Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Washington, National Forest Service photograph.

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Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Idaho, National Forest Service photograph.

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An unidentified area of San Francisco suffers total devastation. Unknown woman poses for a picture. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

An unidentified area of San Francisco suffers total devastation. Unkno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The city of San Francisco on fire after the earthquake. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

The city of San Francisco on fire after the earthquake. On April 18, 1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A view of busy Market Street looking southward. This shot may be taken just before the earthquake hit. There is no date on the photo. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

A view of busy Market Street looking southward. This shot may be taken...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Fresh water is delivered via mule drawn barrel wagon to the refugees at a camp in the Presidio. Military personnel stand by as women and children bring buckets to fill. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Fresh water is delivered via mule drawn barrel wagon to the refugees a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Like nomads settling in for a stay this is the largest tent refugee camp on the Presidio Reservation. United States Army General Hospital is in the background. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Like nomads settling in for a stay this is the largest tent refugee ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Mission Relief Headquarters. The barn of James Rolph Jr. on Guerrero Street was converted into the headquarters for Mission relief. Later, Rolph became Mayor of San Francisco and then governor. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Mission Relief Headquarters. The barn of James Rolph Jr. on Guerrero S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Ruin of the $7,000,000 City Hall by earthquake and fire. The building was a monument of poor workmanship, materials and design. The U.S. Geological Survey Report on the San Francisco Earthquake of April 18,1906. (Possible photograph by Frank Soule) On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Ruin of the $7,000,000 City Hall by earthquake and fire. The building ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Burnt-out truck of an inbound streetcar lies on Third Street between Market and Mission. The Call Building (left) at the corner of Third and Market streets. Mutual Savings Bank is across Market and Kearny. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Burnt-out truck of an inbound streetcar lies on Third Street between M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

One of the many Street Kitchens that sprang up in the aftermath of the quake. This one is in front of the Baker & Greenwich Street Market, near the Presidio. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

One of the many Street Kitchens that sprang up in the aftermath of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Men ride horseback on an unidentified street showing some of the earthquake damage in the background. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Men ride horseback on an unidentified street showing some of the earth...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Soldiers from the Presidio patrol this area, looking north from the junction of Sansome and Bush Streets. The area is known as the insurance district of San Francisco. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Soldiers from the Presidio patrol this area, looking north from the ju...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Breadlines form up at Mission High School in the aftermath of the quake. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Breadlines form up at Mission High School in the aftermath of the quak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

After the quake, the US Army took in many of the cities refugees at the Presidio and set them up in tent cities. This appears to be the Women and Childrens section. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

After the quake, the US Army took in many of the cities refugees at th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A group of laborers appear to be cleaning building blocks for later use in the rebuilding of San Francisco. A soldier with a Springfield Rifle 03 is picking up something. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

A group of laborers appear to be cleaning building blocks for later us...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A small group of San Franciscans now stands in rubble where 308 Van Ness Avenue once stood. In the background is whats left of City Hall. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

A small group of San Franciscans now stands in rubble where 308 Van Ne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

As fires rage in the background, the newly of San Francisco gather at Union Square. The tall steel skeleton, then known as the Union League Building, was under construction at the time of the earthquake, later finished, and still standing on Geary Street. The Butler Building at right, also under construction at the time. Its walls peeled away during the earthquake and killed several people in buildings adjoining the structure. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000...

As fires rage in the background, the newly of San Francisco gather at ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: As fires rage in the background, the newly homeless of San Francisco gather at Union Square. The tall steel skeleton, then known... More

A view along Market Street at the remains of the Call Building (domed) (right), the Mutual Bank Building (left), and the Chronicle Building (rear). On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

A view along Market Street at the remains of the Call Building (domed)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Looking, toward the Call Building, northeast up Market Street. The Call Building is enveloped in smoke on the right side of the street. The fire engine is attempting to find water in a hydrant. Curved building on the left is the James Flood Building at Market and Powell, the Emporium is across the street. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Looking, toward the Call Building, northeast up Market Street. The Cal...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensive destruction throughout this neighborhood resulted from the deadly tornado of April 24 and residents are now attempting to retrieve possessions from the rubble. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tornado Damaged Home in Mississippi Production Date: 04/29/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 29, 2010 -- Extensive destruction throughout this neighborho... More

Close-up view of refugees fleeing along Grove Street from the Ham & Egg fire. This fire started in a house on the south side of Hayes Street when a woman started a fire in her stove to make breakfast around 9 AM. The chimney was defective due to the quake and fire broke out. This fire burned more territory than any other single fire, since all fire departments were engaged elsewhere no concentrated attack was possible, so the fire spread out of control reaching Gough and Grove Streets. The fire caused the destruction of the Mission district as well as the Hayes Valley section, including the Mechanics' Pavilion and the City Hall. The earthquake hit at 5:12:05 AM, measuring 8.25 on the...

Close-up view of refugees fleeing along Grove Street from the Ham & Eg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Close-up view of refugees fleeing along Grove Street from the Ham & Egg fire. This fire started in a house on the south side of ... More

Looking down Fourth Street just off Market Street, soldiers patrol the devastated area. An unidentified building is still standing. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Looking down Fourth Street just off Market Street, soldiers patrol the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Panoramic View of San Francisco on April 1909 three years after the massive 8.25 earthquake of 1906. The view from 1000 feet above Jones and Washington Street, looking eastward. Goat Island (now Yerba Buena Island) in the San Francisco Bay, is in the upper far left. Mason Street cuts across right corner. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Panoramic View of San Francisco on April 1909 three years after the ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: R. J. Waters Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The burning of San Francisco. Reproduced from the only photograph that shows the entire scope and extent of this awful conflagration the worst in the history of the world. Fire line over three miles long, property loss three hundred million dollars. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

The burning of San Francisco. Reproduced from the only photograph that...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Harry Sterling Hooper Release Status: Releas... More

A crowd gathers at Telegraph Hill to watch the burning of San Francisco. The view is looking south. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

A crowd gathers at Telegraph Hill to watch the burning of San Francisc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

US Army soldiers from the Presidio pose for a group shot, with their Springfield 03 rifles, in front of the ruins of the Hall of Justice. The troops aided the local police force in keeping order and protection for the citizens of the devastated city. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

US Army soldiers from the Presidio pose for a group shot, with their S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Soldiers from the Presidio stand amid the rubble of fallen buildings after the earthquake. The Hall of Records (dome) is in the background (right). On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Soldiers from the Presidio stand amid the rubble of fallen buildings a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

As soldiers from the Presidio patrol with their Springfield 03 at ready, civilians queue up in bread lines for food in the aftermath of the quake. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

As soldiers from the Presidio patrol with their Springfield 03 at read...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Bread line forms at the Signal Corps at the Presidio. On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Bread line forms at the Signal Corps at the Presidio. On April 18, 190...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Refugee camp overlooks the damaged city of San Francisco. This camp might be on Mission Dolores Park. Note the Ladies and Mens facilities. In the distance are domes of the City Hall (left) and the Call Building (right). On April 18, 1906 at 5:15 AM a quake of 8.25 on the Richter scale hit San Francisco. Greater destruction came from the fires afterwards. The city burned for three days. The combination destroyed 490 city blocks and 25,000 buildings, leaving 250,000 homeless and killing between 450 and 700. Estimated damages, over $350 million

Refugee camp overlooks the damaged city of San Francisco. This camp mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public C... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 21, 2005 -- FEMA provided travel trailers placed on private property in Pass Christian amid debris and destruction. Pass Christian is devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Pass Christian, Miss., December 21, 2005 -- FEMA p...

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Destruction of Reims Cathedral - Public domain postcard scan

Destruction of Reims Cathedral - Public domain postcard scan

Local Accession Number: PC 152..Description: Postcard depicting the destruction of the Reims Cathedral by the Germans on September 19, 1914...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Vaughn..Size: 5x3..Medium: Print, Bla... More

Aerial photograph showing destruction caused by German bomb being dropped on British hospital in France

Aerial photograph showing destruction caused by German bomb being drop...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British Red Cross Hospital bombed by the enemy. Salonika Campaign

British Red Cross Hospital bombed by the enemy. Salonika Campaign

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Wanton destruction by the Germans during the Somme and Cambrai Offensive; 5/3/1917

Wanton destruction by the Germans during the Somme and Cambrai Offensi...

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Destruction of Reims Cathedral - Public domain postcard scan

Destruction of Reims Cathedral - Public domain postcard scan

Local Accession Number: PC 152..Description: Postcard depicting the destruction of the Reims Cathedral by the Germans on September 19, 1914...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Vaughn..Size: 5x3..Medium: Print, Bla... More

Destruction caused by the Germans. Athies, France

Destruction caused by the Germans. Athies, France

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Destruction of Reims Cathedral - A drawing of a cathedral with a clock tower

Destruction of Reims Cathedral - A drawing of a cathedral with a clock...

Local Accession Number: PC 152..Description: Postcard depicting the destruction of the Reims Cathedral by the Germans on September 19, 1914...Photographer: Unknown..Source: Vaughn..Size: 5x3..Medium: Print, Bla... More

German Artillerist attempt destruction of British dump

German Artillerist attempt destruction of British dump

British Photographs of World War I Public domain photograph - British army, military forces, during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

US Marine Corps (USMC) Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) (with plow attachment), of 2nd Tank Battalion (TKBN), 1ST Marine Division (MD), positioned at intersection near Sayyid Abd, Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Operation IRAQI FREEDOM is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein

US Marine Corps (USMC) Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) (with plow a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Sayyid Abd Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Howard J. Farrell, USMC Release Status: Relea... More

Army of Occupation - Destruction of cannons

Army of Occupation - Destruction of cannons

Photographer: US. Mil. Attache. Germany Army of Occupation Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Photographer: US. Mily. Attache. Germany Army of Occupation Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A tent provides homeowners with temporary shelter following the destruction of their home by an F3 tornado. A series of 22 confirmed tornadoes swept across central and eastern Oklahoma on Monday, May 10th. FEMA Photo by Win Henderson

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A tent provi...

The original database describes this as: Title: Tent as a temporary shelter in Oklahoma Production Date: 05/13/2010 Caption: Shawnee, Okla. , May 13, 2010 -- A tent provides homeowners with temporary shelter... More

Airplanes - Types - German plane falls. Fokken D-7. A German fighting airplane which "nose-dived" to destruction near a Zeppelin shed at Namur

Airplanes - Types - German plane falls. Fokken D-7. A German fighting ...

Date Taken: 1/7/1919 Airplanes - Types Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - Accidents & Wrecks - Headquarters Balloon Detachment, Post Field, Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Destruction of GoodrichType M balloon No. 64, on Dec. 26, 1917. Fire caused by static spark while deflating balloon

Balloons - Accidents & Wrecks - Headquarters Balloon Detachment, Post ...

Date Taken: 12/26/1917 Photographer: Photo Dept., Fort Sill, Oklahoma Balloons - Accidents & Wrecks

Army of Occupation - Destruction of Artillery

Army of Occupation - Destruction of Artillery

Photographer: US. Mil. Attache. Germany Army of Occupation Public domain photograph - World War One artillery, armed forces, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Photographer: US. Mil. Attache. Germany Army of Occupation Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Army of Occupation - Destruction of gun carriages

Photographer: US. Mil. Attache. Germany Army of Occupation Public domain photograph related to the United States in World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - Colorado, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Wildlife Destruction - California, National Forest Service photograph.

Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

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