Earthquake Commemoration
One of the most significant events ever to occur in San Francisco, was that of the 1906 Earthquake. Exactly 103 years ago today, April 18 1906 at 5:12 am, San Francisco was hit by a devastating 7.8 earthquake, which subsequently started a massive fire, destroying the entire city.
And every year, on this very day, many San Franciscans wake up at the crack of dawn, to commemorate this horrific day, and to take pride in how the City of San Francisco recovered after the quake.
The events started at 5:12 am at Lotta’s Fountain (where Market meets Kearny, 3rd Street, and Gear) where San Franciscans were able to lay wreaths at the base of the fountain. Following the wreath laying, The Lefty O’Doul served its annual Survivor Breakfast, which was open to the public. Following breakfast, The Westin Saint Francis showed a free public screening of 1906: A Tribute to Quake Survivor Herbert Hamrol. Hamrol was one of the last survivors of the “Great Quake” who passed away, early this year, at the age of 106. Following the film, John’s Grill’s (@ Ellis and Powell) hosted its Annual Survivor Luncheon, where 105 year old earthquake survivor, Rose Cliver was present.
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