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Fire Fighters Putting Out Fire

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Fire fighters on the street aiming fire hoses at a fire in a collapsing building. Smoke envelopes most of the fire and rubble. The wall of the building has fire in each of the windows.

Creator:
Taylor, J. Robert

Publication Information

Creator Taylor, J. Robert

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930
Call Number PH 2678

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Rights Holder Journal Sentinel, Incorporated; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131B6
Legacy ID
WHi 55752

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