Thousands mark centennial of 1906 earthquake in S.F. From: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) | Date: April 18, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Contra Costa Times. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Ryan Huff and Laurie Phillips

Apr. 18--SAN FRANCISCO -- Eleven men and women who survived the Great Quake of 1906 arrived at Lotta's Fountain in vintage police convertibles Tuesday, sirens cleaving the stillness before dawn. They blew kisses to the crowd and unleashed bashful smiles on their wrinkled faces, knowing just how fortunate they were to attend the city's centennial commemoration after emerging from the nation's most destructive earthquake.

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