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Fire Damage at Robert Hall Store
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Burned hangers and shredded clothing hang on four clothing display racks inside the remains of the Robert Hall store after a fire. Three fire fighters are standing in the background.The original caption states, "Melted coat hangers are all that remains of the clothing inventory at the Robert Hall store, 3205 East Washington Avenue, following the fire early Saturday that caused $80,000 to $100,000 damage. Caused by a faulty ceiling gas heater, the flames burned a hole 15 feet in diameter in the building's roof."
January 17, 1959
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | January 17, 1959 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 35 mm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.7175A |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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