1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire: Chinatown’s Devastation and Renewal
Sat, Aug 24
|San Francisco
Join us for an exhilarating walking tour about the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.
Time & Location
Aug 24, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
San Francisco, 608 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
About The Event
At dawn on April 18, 1906, the San Andreas fault ruptured, sending shockwaves racing across San Francisco. The City is abruptly awakened only to witness a firestorm destroying everything in sight over the next three days. Vibrant and densely populated Chinatown is swiftly engulfed by a raging fire on Day One and its inhabitants are dispersed like embers in the wind. With Chinatown destroyed, City politicians and power brokers decide this is an opportune time to relocate the community. Powered by an irrepressible resiliency the Chinese community reimagines Chinatown and builds back better.
Tour Dates & Times:
Tours led by Jack Grippi
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Saturday, August 24th @ 11AM
Saturday, September 21st @ 11AM