Poster Series Archive: 2006

February 13 to May 11

Before and After the Earthquake

“Before and After the Earthquake,” by Abner Nolan

Abner Nolan
Historic photographs from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, juxtaposed with San Francisco newspaper headlines published a few days prior to the earthquake on April 18, 1906.

May 12 to August 10

The Endangered Seed

“The Endangered Seed,” by Virginia Hopkins and Victoria Carlson

by Virginia Hopkins and Victoria Carlson
Individual photographs of nearly extinct cord seeds, enhanced by hand painting, combined with the name of the seed and information about its history.

August 7 to November 9

An Ecological Study of Market Street

“An Ecological Study of Market Street,” by Mark Brest van Kempen

by Mark Brest van Kempen
Photographs and data about the urban ecology of downtown San Francisco and how it provides habitat for a range of plants and animals.

November 13 to February 15

Personal Landmarks

“Personal Landmarks,” by Jennifer Durrant

by Jennifer Durrant
photographs of six Market Street pedestrians and the landmarks that are most meaningful to them on or near Market Street.