Category Archives: Fires

October 1, 1910: ‘A Terrible Roar’

Posted on October 1, 2011 by lmharnisch

Courtesy of University of Southern California, on behalf of the USC Special Collections. October 1, 1910: The Times Building in flames, as seen from Broadway just south of First Street. Notice The Times Eagle outlined by the fire. El Alisal, … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Wildfire

Posted on June 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

This dramatic postcard showing a huge wildfire, as seen from Mt. Lowe, has been listed on EBay. We have a cycle of natural disasters in Southern California: Heavy rains around December produce mudslides >> The rains bring spring greenery >> … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2011: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Centennial

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

March 25, 2011: Site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire / Photograph by Eve Golden Note: Daily Mirror reader Eve Golden went to Friday’s memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire victims and sends these photos.

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