Bound Periodical, Harper's Weekly, 1858
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This periodical shows a fire at New York City Hall on August 18, 1858. To celebrate the successful transmission of messages over the transatlantic cable September 1 was declared as an "International Cable Jubilee" day. New York City began its commemorations early, setting off a display of fireworks. Sparks ignited the dome of City Hall, destroying part of the building.
This periodical shows a fire at New York City Hall on August 18, 1858. To celebrate the successful transmission of messages over the transatlantic cable September 1 was declared as an "International Cable Jubilee" day. New York City began its commemorations early, setting off a display of fireworks. Sparks ignited the dome of City Hall, destroying part of the building.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
02 January 1858-25 December 1858
Subject Date
02 January 1858-25 December 1858
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2016.0.28.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Leather
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 16.25 in
Width: 12 in
Depth: 2.125 in
Inscriptions
on spine: HARPER'S / WEEKLY / 1858
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