Potrero Hill was spared from the earthquake that struck San Francisco in 1906 . Displaced San Franciscans set up tents and shelter on the hill . Many residents moved to the hill after their dwellings were devastated by fire , including a large population of Russian and Slovenian immigrants who previously resided in South of Market . The influx of new residents to Potrero Hill diversified the neighborhood 's demographic
earthquake that struck San Francisco in 1906
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Potrero Hill