Subject: San Francisco traffic Market Street 1906 four days before the earthquake

Not really relevant to this forum, but too fascinating not to show it to you guys.

http://www.carlustblog.com/2010/04/urban-traffic.html

Market Street in San Francisco, four days before the 1906 earthquake ......

Only one horseback rider. Comparatively few women on the avenue. Men walking with a notably confident stride.

America at the dawn of the 20thC, about to take leadership of the world. Four days later ... all fall down, including Pope's new shop.