Today in History–April 18–the Library of Congress features the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which shook the city early on this morning more than a century ago. The 8.3 magnitude (Richter Scale) earthquake and a subsequent fire leveled a large portion of the city and killed thousands. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access primary sources about this tragic event and the city of San Francisco. Before and After the Great … [Read more...]
Today in History–March 4–the Library of Congress features San Francisco, California. On this day in 1896, San Francisco celebrated the official opening of the Sutro Baths, an extravagant public bathhouse just north of Cliff House, another popular San Francisco attraction that he owned. Learn more about this golden city by visiting the Today in History section (see the entry from August 5 too), then follow the links below to access more primary source treasures about the city by … [Read more...]
Today in History–August 5–the Library of Congress features San Francisco, California. On August 5, 1775, the Spanish ship San Carlos, commanded by Juan Manuel de Ayala, entered what would later be called San Francisco Bay. Learn more about this golden city by visiting the Today in History section, then follow the links below to access more primary source treasures about Cleveland and Ohio in general. Interested in other cities and states? Find resources for Washington, … [Read more...]
Teaching with the Library of Congress
