Cities that were destroyed and rebuilt

San Francisco’s Comeback After the 1906 Earthquake

The 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires left San Francisco in ruins, yet the city’s determination to rebuild was swift and ambitious. Within days, plans were underway to reconstruct the iconic cityscape, including the famous cable cars.

San Francisco’s resilience is evident in its rapid recovery, with innovations in urban planning and architecture that not only restored the city but also laid the groundwork for its 20th-century growth.