Group of 25 stereoviews, 3 show the aftermath of the 1871 Chicago Fire and the other 22 are from a set showing the effects of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. 2 Chicago views by W. S. Wheeler, the other by W. D. Fay, a crumpled building, a view of Michigan St. from Dearborn St and a few houses on a hillside. SF views from a set of 25 (our lacking #s 6, 9 and 22), housed in original cardboard box, with many images of refugee camps, one titled "True Grit" showing a barber painting his sign on his temporary store, i.e., a tent, ruins of a synagogue on Sutter St, ruins of the Fairmont Hotel, cops guarding exposed bank safes, City Hall and others.

Good condition, 2 Chicago views with notes on rear and light bowing, SF views quite flat and each now in its own protective sleeve. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A current list of shippers are listed on our website www.conceptgallery.com under “Auctions” / “Shipping” tab.