The station shut down at 5:30pm. I was doing stuff for that. We had some food and drink, so that during the game everybody could have something to eat, something to drink during the game. I heard a loud roar and then the ground started to shake. We got underneath the desks and it was a violent shake for only about 15 seconds or so and the National TV showed this:
I just remember that we didn't suffer much damage in the Southern East Bay unlike other parts of the Bay:
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| The Cypress Structure Freeway Collapse which connected Highway 880 to the Bay Bridge. Usually jam packed, there were less cars on it due to the World Series as people left home early. Still the freeway collapsed on itself and 42 people lost their lives |
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| San Francisco's Marina District was hit really hard |
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| A section of the upper deck of the eastern cantilever side fell onto the deck below. |
Two things that I have saved (actually I rebought one) from that event is the San Francisco Examiner from the next day the Sports Illustrated cover on it:
And here are some images from the Examiner (sorry if they are a little faded):
It was a day that changed the Bay Area but for the better as building's, road's, schools and everything have been retro-upgraded. But, I wonder when the next one will be.
patrick, i was going to do a post on my recollection of the earthquake. your post is wonderful. i love reading your experience and the research you did to put this together. wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you. Your comments put a smile on my face.
DeleteYou are definitely the best blogger ever! I love this Post. Are you a journalist or were you? I sure would love to talk with you some time maybe via email. You are the most interesting person I have met on line. This is a fantastic Post. Thank you so very much for sharing. I would have never have known any of these intricate pieces of information about this piece of history. I applaud you. Thanks very much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much.
DeleteThat must have been awful! Thank for you sharing and for linking on Amanda's Books and More.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't as bad as we thought.
DeleteI was to young to remember, I can see it was a devastating tragedy.
ReplyDeleteIt was an interesting experience.
DeleteI am from the Bay Area, but was going to school in Utah at the time. I had just sat down to watch the World Series when the signal was lost. It took some doing to find out what happened and then I remember watching the national news for information. It took 12 of the longest hours of my life until I was able to make contact with my family to know how they were affected. Great post!
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you very much. Wow, being away from your family when it happened would have been scary.
DeleteBeing in CA, "The Big One" is always on my mind. I hope when it does come, most people will be safe at home.
ReplyDeleteI do also.
DeleteI am from the Bay Area but was at Whittier College at the time. The funny part was my brother bragging that his earthquake was bigger than mine (the 1987 Whittier Narrows was "only" a 5.9). The not so funny part I am going to post on my blog tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is interesting.
DeleteI really enjoyed your post. I lived in San Diego at this time, but only have a vague recollection of this quake. I am amazed at how I could have forgotten? Thank you for sharing. It made me realize how blessed I am!
ReplyDeleteThank You Very Much, We are all blessed.
DeleteHoping this doesn't happen during this year's World Series! Go Royals! :) Thanks for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com this week! I always enjoy your reviews and interviews!
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You are welcome.
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