December 15, 2025
Tag: fire proof buildings
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The Iroquois Theatre Fire
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Chicago, December 30, 1903. Fire, smoke and chaos caused by fear, killed over six hundred soles today at the new Iroquois Theatre on Randolph Street. That’s the way the lead story in the Chicago Sun-Times began on the morning of December 31, 1903. A grusome story of death and suffering that need not have happened.…
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February 13, 2025 8 Comments
Fire hydrants are essential devices; everyone knows that. Located mostly in urban and suburban areas, they provide a quick and efficient water supply in all sorts of emergencies. Strategically placed, hydrants ensure safety and help protect lives and property. They are also a great postcard topic.