Progressive Era: 1890–1920s: Effects of 1906 Earthquake

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Or view larger version. Untitled. 1906. Photographer unknown. Gelatin silver print. Collection of Oakland Museum of California.

This photograph shows a group of earthquake refugees in and around their makeshift tent. Approximately 250,000 people were left homeless from the earthquake. With nowhere else to go, they established makeshift camps in park areas throughout the city.