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An original 2.5x1.75in" antique photo taken by a tourist who travelled throughout the U.S. in the 1910s. Photo was acquired through an estate and is likely one of a kind. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.
Photo Overview
The photograph depicts a street scene in Springfield, Missouri, during a fire event on July 17, 1913. In the foreground, men dressed in early 20th-century attire stand on a cobblestone street, lined with railroad tracks. Smoke billows in the background, while small groups of people watch from the sidewalks. Visible signs include a theater marquee and real estate office, along with a distant view of a water tower indicating "Waters-Pierce."
Springfield, Missouri, experienced several significant fires in the early 20th century, which shaped urban development and fire safety regulations. The fire depicted might have significantly impacted local businesses and prompted changes in building codes and fire prevention strategies for the community.
Text Present
Front:
- Theater marquee: "Vaudeville"
- Real Estate sign: "Real Estate Co."
- Back:
"Fire Springfield,
Mo. July 17, 1913"
Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. See photos for detailed scans of both sides. May have some remnants of cardboard backing on back side.
