1906 before the ‘quake.

The remarkable movie of a tram ride down Market Street in San Francisco, made in 1906 just before every building shown was destroyed by that year’s earthquake, is something I chanced on using the new ’60 Minutes’ iPad app. You don’t need that – you can see it on your computer by clicking the image below:

Market Street, 1906. Click the picture for the video.

The original was shipped east just one day before the earthquake and is not just history but tremendous fun. It ends at the Embarcadero and the Ferry Building, (seen above), splendidly restored today. More here.