Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works Fire

Photographs from the Central Malleable Iron Works Fire

Fires
Photo File: Fires
Decatur IL
November 1904

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.

Herald and Review

Photo File: Fires

Herald and Review
Decatur Public Library, Decatur IL

11/14/1904

Herald and Review

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Fires, Photo File: Fires, Decatur IL, 1904

Photograph

5.5 x 8"
7 x 9.25"