"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

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

"Clark Oil Fire, River St., Cleveland, O.," 1912