The San Francisco earthquake and fire; a brief history of the disaster; a presentation of facts and resulting phenomena, with special reference to the efficiency of building materials, lessons of the disaster . JACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. South Office. First Story. Sliowing the condition of the interior,which sustained no fire damage. Noie the earthf|uake cracks and damage to the plaster work in the rear. Everything com-bustible in the upper story of this building was consumed. 141. PACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. South Office. Second Story. The metal covered window frames and sash,with wi
The San Francisco earthquake and fire; a brief history of the disaster; a presentation of facts and resulting phenomena, with special reference to the efficiency of building materials, lessons of the disaster . JACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. South Office. First Story. Sliowing the condition of the interior,which sustained no fire damage. Noie the earthf|uake cracks and damage to the plaster work in the rear. Everything com-bustible in the upper story of this building was consumed. 141. PACIFIC STATES TEL. & TEL. South Office. Second Story. The metal covered window frames and sash,with wire glazing, prevented the fire from entering this story. The story immediately above, with improtected window openings,was subjected to an intensely hot fire without causing the slightest damage to the ceiling or any part of this story. The cableracks, furniture, plastering and cement finished floors were uninjured. 142
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