Places 15 of the Most Powerful and Rare Photos in U.S. History A.S. 0 April 1906 – San Francisco Earthquake This rare photo from 1906 shows the terrifying remains after the earthquake that destroyed San Francisco. The event caused 3,000 deaths and destroyed 80% of the city. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 23 ... 15>