A Trip Down Market Street Before the Fire (1906)


(This film is completely silent)

A Trip Down Market Street Before the Fire (1906)
short film – documentary – silent film – 1900s film

NOTE: This was filmed in San Francisco shortly before the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed 80% of the city. Below is a photo from Market Street after the disaster.

Market Street in San Francisco showing the buildings round the street reduced to rubble