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Flour Mill Fire
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Fire at the elevator of the Atlas Flour Mill. Two men are working a water hose tower in the center, and fire fighters are aiming jets of water at the building from many sides. Smoke is billowing out in the upper left area of the image.
Taylor, J. Robert
Publication Information
| Creator | Taylor, J. Robert |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
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| Call Number | (T35)33 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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Fire at Atlas Flour Mill
December 11, 1926
Fire destroyed the Atlas Flour Mill, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Thirteen engine companies, six truck companies, and two fire boats fought the blaze.
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