Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be in the largest earthquake unleashed by the Hayward Fault?
Richard Schwartz will offer first-hand accounts of people who lived through the October 21, 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake. Their stories are riveting. Mr. Schwartz will show many photos and illustrations to accompany his presentation of the history of what happened in the Bay Area before, during, and after the 1868 Hayward earthquake. As the USGS predicts that these maximum eruptions occur on the Hayward Fault, on average, every 140 years, this talk is a must-see, must-hear event for anyone who wants to know what may be in store for us at any moment.
San Leandro Court House following 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake
Join us for a memorable and important illustrated talk by Richard Schwartz who has spoken on this subject to the “1868 Earthquake Alliance” at Mission San Jose on the “Commemoration of the 140th Anniversary of the 1868 Hayward Fault Earthquake” in 2008, at the Associated Bay Area Governments headquarters in Oakland and numerous other Historical Societies.
Richard Schwartz has spoken at hundreds of events and continues to promote history, while still working his day job as a building contractor. He also has recorded over 200 previously unknown local Indian sites, of which he sends reports to the State archive at Sonoma State University. He is currently working on a number of new history books. More on Mr. Schwartz can be found on his website www.richardschwartz.info
Richard Schwartz
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