Portal:San Francisco Bay Area/Years/109

1906
Burnham's plan for San Francisco
Burnham's plan for San Francisco
The City in flames
The City in flames

 • On April 17, Daniel Burnham delivers plans (pictured, left) for the redesign of San Francisco
 • The next day, a massive earthquake hits San Francisco, starting fires which burn much of the city to the ground. 3,000 people die during the disaster.