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The '''1989 Loma Prieta earthquake''' occurred at 5:04 pm on October 17, 1989. A large number of the oldest structures - especially in the historical downtown areas of Santa Cruz and Watsonville - were damaged/demolished.
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The '''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Loma_Prieta_earthquake 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake]''' occurred at 5:04 pm on October 17, 1989. A large number of the oldest structures - especially in the historical downtown areas of Santa Cruz and Watsonville - were damaged/demolished.
 
* "[https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134488#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Buildings Demolished in Downtown Santa Cruz as a Result of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, 1989]" (SCPL Local History Articles)
 
* "[https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134488#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Buildings Demolished in Downtown Santa Cruz as a Result of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, 1989]" (SCPL Local History Articles)
 
* SCPL Historical Photograph collection includes a large number of post-earthquake images from downtown Santa Cruz.
 
* SCPL Historical Photograph collection includes a large number of post-earthquake images from downtown Santa Cruz.
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Revision as of 18:44, 20 March 2024

The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake occurred at 5:04 pm on October 17, 1989. A large number of the oldest structures - especially in the historical downtown areas of Santa Cruz and Watsonville - were damaged/demolished.