Mounted black and white photograph taken of the ruins of Capitol High School following its fire on January 27, 1893, as viewed from an elevated positioned across Griswold Street to the southwest

Description:

Mounted black and white photograph taken of the ruins of Capitol High School following its fire on January 27, 1893, as viewed from an elevated positioned across Griswold Street to the southwest. Icicles hang from the building's facade and surrounding utility lines, and rubble has settled around its base. A ladder apparatus, and a fire engine are on Griswold, near the northeastern end of the building. Several figures dot the streets. The sign for the Griswold Street Theatre is visible on the right edge of the frame. A moonlight tower is visible down State Street on the left edge of the frame. The photo is mounted on a cardboard backing, with the following handwritten on the verso: Jan 27, 1893 Detroit Central High School Fire 18 Engine Companies in the Dept. Active 8 Ladder Companies " " 4 Chemical Companies

Date Issued:

1893-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Capitol High School, Fires, Griswold Street, Ladder Apparatuses, Fire Department, Downtown, and Winter Scenes

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/757A358A-F795-4893-973C-002909335854