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- History_of_San_Francisco abstract "The history of the city of San Francisco, California, and its development as a center of maritime trade, were shaped by its location at the entrance to one of the world's best natural harbors. San Francisco is the name of both the city and the county, which share the same boundaries. Starting overnight as the base for the gold rush of 1849, the city immediately became the largest and most important population, commercial, naval, and financial center in the West. It was devastated by a great earthquake and fire in 1906 but was quickly rebuilt. It remains the leading financial center, and has grown wealthy in recent years by its proximity to Silicon Valley.".
- Q1517135 abstract "The history of the city of San Francisco, California, and its development as a center of maritime trade, were shaped by its location at the entrance to one of the world's best natural harbors. San Francisco is the name of both the city and the county, which share the same boundaries. Starting overnight as the base for the gold rush of 1849, the city immediately became the largest and most important population, commercial, naval, and financial center in the West. It was devastated by a great earthquake and fire in 1906 but was quickly rebuilt. It remains the leading financial center, and has grown wealthy in recent years by its proximity to Silicon Valley.".