1989 Loma Prieta earthquake

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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.

"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.

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