Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works Fire
Dublin Core
Title
Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works Fire
Subject
Fires
Photo File: Fires
Decatur IL
November 1904
Photo File: Fires
Decatur IL
November 1904
Description
Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works fire, formerly the Loeb foundry and Sattley foundry, located at 765 N. Lowber St. The fire was discovered at 10:30 p.m. on November 14, 1904, and was said to have been blazing for at least an hour before it was discovered. After being notified Chief Devore's wagon broke down on the way to the fire but he managed to get there on time. Captain Morthland was thrown from a building during the incident and suffered a broken arm and bruised side. The building was considered a total loss and estimated at $35,000.
Creator
Herald and Review
Source
Photo File: Fires
Publisher
Herald and Review
Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL
Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL
Date
11/14/1904
Contributor
Herald and Review
Rights
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Relation
none
Format
.jpg
600 dpi
600 dpi
Language
English
Type
Photograph
Identifier
FR3 FR4
Coverage
Fires, Photo File: Fires, Decatur IL, 1904
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
5.5 x 8"
7 x 9.25"
7 x 9.25"
Collection
Citation
Herald and Review, “Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works Fire,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed May 1, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/3062.