Progressive Era: 1890–1920s: Effects of 1906 Earthquake
Click image to zoom in.Or view larger version. Untitled. 1906. Photographer unknown. Gelatin silver print. Collection of Oakland Museum of California.
This photograph shows groups of earthquake refugees in their camp in Gold Gate Park after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Approximately 250,000 homeless individuals established makeshift camps in parks around the city. The Army managed 21 of the city’s 26 official refugee camps.