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4 days before the big earthquake
Aug 29th, 2020 at 1:54pm
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I'll remove this if anyone objects.

This was Harry's scene for a short while.

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Reply #1 - Aug 29th, 2020 at 3:53pm
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Thanks for posting the video of that old film clip. It gives an interesting glimpse back in time. It's also a good reminder of just how sophisticated San Francisco was in 1906.
Is it possible to download that video?
  

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Reply #2 - Aug 29th, 2020 at 4:31pm
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It's on facebook, you could keep it as a favorite, I'll see if I can download it.

update: I don't see how I could download it, but I'm sure there are smarter guys on this forum than I.
  

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Reply #3 - Aug 29th, 2020 at 5:48pm
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The video is on Youtube as 1906 San Francisco Market Street.

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Reply #4 - Aug 29th, 2020 at 6:17pm
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The most surprising thing to me is the large number pf automobiles in San Francisco in 1906.  Beyond the area's interest in schutzen, it's little wonder that Harry thought he could likely make very good money there.

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Reply #5 - Aug 29th, 2020 at 6:32pm
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Even before the earthquake,I wonder how many people died in traffic accidents? What a free-for-all.
  
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Reply #6 - Aug 30th, 2020 at 9:12am
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One thing for sure as a pedestrian you had to be quick thinking and nimble staying clear of street cars, auto and horse drawn vehicles. But the real stars are the bicyclists who navigated amongst so many moving targets with so many rails in the streets. Hit a rail at the wrong angle and your out of control and/or down. 

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