California Views
The Pat Hathaway Photo Collection
Mr. Pat Hathaway, Photo Archivist
Historic Monterey, California • (831) 373-3811
Historic Monterey, California • (831) 373-3811
The Edward Naderman Bakery was a two-story brick building
where Miss Annie Burke was employed and was killed by the collapse
This photograph shows the destruction caused by a powerful earthquake, where buildings were damaged and streets disrupted by violent ground movement. Scenes like this reveal how vulnerable early California communities were to seismic events before modern building standards were developed.
Damage to the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, viewed from top of a Pajaro Valley Railroad car.
Taken shortly after the quake, this image captures collapsed structures and debris left behind by the seismic shock. The photograph documents the immediate aftermath when residents and officials began assessing the scale of the disaster.
Work men removing weakened chimney at Hotel Del Monte, Monterey
This photograph shows widespread destruction across a community following a powerful earthquake. Entire areas often required extensive rebuilding as residents worked to restore homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.
Quake Fault Near the Salinas River
The damaged structures seen in this image reflect the scale of devastation earthquakes could cause in California settlements. Historic photographs like this preserve the reality of these disasters long after the rebuilding was complete.
The burning Call Building AKA Spreckels Building at Third and Market Streets in San Francisco.
This photo was taken looking down Kearney Street by an unknown photographer and also show the Hearst Building and Raphael’s. The fire in the Call Building started in an upper floor around 10:30 A.M.
The Associated Oil Company fire began when oil tank No. 6 was struck by lightning around 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, igniting a massive blaze.
