Name/Title
Ampersand Hotel Fire, Sept 23, 07Entry/Object ID
2026.1.168Description
Black-and-White photograph postcard showing the fire that destroyed the Ampersand Hotel on September 23, 1907. The photograph was taken at night, and flames illuminate the burning roofline of the building. Printed caption on front reads, "Ampersand Hotel Fire, Sept 23, 07." Photograph by William Kollecker. Used, divided back, postmarked Saranac Lake, October 16, 19007.
Handwritten message on reverse reads, "Hope you are all well. Will write you later. Give my love to all. Carrie." Mailed to Mrs. Helen Norton, Whitehall, NY.Subject Place
Business
Ampersand HotelBody of Water
Lower Saranac LakeRegion
Adirondacks, TheState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PostcardNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Hotels, FiresPostcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Photographer
Kollecker, William F.Dimensions
Height
3-1/2 inWidth
5-1/2 in