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Fire Damage at Robert Hall Store
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View of the front of a fire-damaged commercial building at 3205 East Washington Avenue with two fire fighters, two hoses, and a ladder nearby. The signage on top of the building reads, "Robert Hall Clothing." The signage above the doorway says, "America's Largest Clothing Chain."
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 6442.7175B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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