Postcard
Hotel Superior Fire
| A crowd of people view the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the four story brick Hotel Superior and a dozen stores and offices. Nine fire companies attempted to stop the blaze. A sign on the left reads: "Coffee Shop." A barber pole is on the right. |
| Image ID: | 150095 |
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| Creation Date: | 06 16 1940 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Superior |
| County: | Douglas |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 2744 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Divided back. Real Photo Postcard. Stampbox indicates AZO Professional photographic paper, manufactured by Kodak, 1925-1940. Two dates are handwritten on back: "Hotel Superior, burned 6-18-1940" and "10-30-40." |
| Outdoor photography |
| Barbershops |
| Hotels |
| Hats |
| Fires |
| Central business districts |
| Sidewalks |
| Children and adults |
| Dresses |
| Commercial buildings |
| Coats |
| Signs and signboards |
| Streets |
| Electric signs |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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