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Caught in the Canvas Held by Citizens

Date: 01 1883
Description: Photograph of an engraved image showing a man leaping from the burning Newhall House and being caught in a large canvas held taut by a group of men.
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Escaping by Means of Blankets

Date: 01 1883
Description: Photograph of an engraved image showing two women attempting to escape the burning Newhall House by lowering themselves from a window using blankets tied t...
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Rescue of Woman by Firemen

Date: 01 1883
Description: Photograph of an engraved image showing fire fighters rescuing a woman from the burning Newhall House.

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