View of a fire at the Union Refining Company in Denver, Colorado. A man lifts a hose; smoke comes from tanks and barrels.
Date
December 16, 1932
Notes
Formerly Engle #40526; Inked on glass plate and reproduced on photoprint "40526."; Title supplied.; Written on back of photoprint: "Union Refining Company - 2900 Walnut Street - fire on December 16, 1932. Spectacular fire - high property damage and four persons hurt when a high pressure hose got out of control."; R7001854591
Description
1 photonegative : glass 10 x 13 cm. (4 x 5 in.); 1 photoprint ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.)
Is Part Of
Harry M. Rhoads photograph collection.
Subject
Petroleum refineries--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Denver (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Fire fighters--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Fires--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.; Petroleum industry--Colorado--Denver--1930-1940.
Source
Source: Morey Engle.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
