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File Name	CAL-PC-220
Title	Post Office Building, San Jose, earthquake damage
Date	1906
Description	A few people inspect damage to the San Jose Post Office caused by the1906 earthquake. The Clock tower steeple on the left has collapsed, leaving debris on the post office roof and in the street. The damage may appear extensive but aside from the clock tower the building was sound. The damage was quickly repaired but the steeple was never rebuilt.
Subject-TGM	Earthquakes Disasters Towers Post offices
Geographic Coverage	San Jose--California
Object Type	Postcards
Format	Image/jpg2000
Dimensions	3.5 x 5.5 in.
Rights	Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use. For more information on copyright or permissions for this image, please contact the California Room: http://sjlibrary.org/research/special/ca/contacts_index.htm
Collection	Historic Postcard Collection
Language	eng
Repository	San Jose Public Library California Room
Note	Printed on the recto:"Post Office, San Jose, Cal., after the earthquake, April 18, 1906. Original height 120 feet. 45 feet broken off. Damage $40,000."

Post Office Building, San Jose, earthquake damage

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