Photograph
Fire at Pyramid Motor Company
State Journal photographer Arthur M. Vinje, camera in hand, arrives at the scene of the fire at the Pyramid Motor Company, 434 West Gilman Street, to take pictures only to discover that it was the gasoline tank of his car that exploded in the fire. The explosion shattered a downstairs window and rocked adjacent buildings and injured seven employees. Note: Photograph of Mr. Vinje taken by June Dieckmann, State Journal reporter who accompanied Mr. Vinje to the fire. |
Image ID: | 64351 |
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Creation Date: | 03 02 1950 |
Creator Name: | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 |
City: | Madison |
County: | Dane |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | PH 3168B |
Original Dimensions: | 5 4 4 inches |
One of three images. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal March 3, 1950 |
Fires |
Fire fighters |
Automobiles |
Photographers |
Automobile repair shops |
Coats |
Hats |
Protective clothing |
Suits (Clothing) |
Explosions |
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