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The San Francisco Public Library After the Loma Prieta Quake
The Loma Prieta earthquake struck near Santa Cruz on October 17, 1989. This was the first major earthquake ever to be broadcast live on national TV. In all, there were 63 deaths and almost 4,000 injuries. The library suffered a lot of damage, especially on the higher floors.