"Clark Oil Fire, River St., Cleveland, O.," 1912
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Artifact Overview
This photograph shows the scene of a destructive fire at a Clark Oil facility in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1912. Fire was a constant threat to factories and industrial buildings. Firefighters focused their efforts on saving lives, controlling the fire, and preventing damage to nearby structures.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1912
Subject Date
09 January 1912
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.9.22.56
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of William & Debbie McBain
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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