In April 1906 , the great San Francisco earthquake and fire forced the evacuation of the Presbyterian Home . Donaldina returned the night of the earthquake through the blazing city to retrieve a logbook that detailed her guardianship over the girls at the home , thus ensuring their safety from being forced back into servitude or prostitution . The Home itself was destroyed in the earthquake . It was rebuilt in 1907 at 920 Sacramento Street , where it still stands today
great San Francisco earthquake and fire
1906 San Francisco earthquake
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