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| | SAN FRANCISCO - Encyclopedia Britannica, Eleventh Edition 1900-11 |
 | | San Francisco's permanence as one of the greatest ports of the country is assured by its magnificent position, the wealth of its " back country," and its command of trans-Pacific and trans-continental commercial routes. |
 | | Chinatown, at the foot of Nob Hill, covers some twelve city blocks, and with its temples, rich bazaars, strange life and show of picturesque colours and customs, it is to strangers one of the most interesting portions of the city. |
 | | The damage by earthquake to buildings in San Francisco was, however, small in comparison to that wrougbt by the fire which began soon after the principal shock on the morning of the 18th. |
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