A real photograph postcard of a firefighter during a rescue, Los Angeles, ca. 1910s.
Entry/Object ID
2016.231.1.15
Description
A real photograph postcard of a firefighters during a rescue, Los Angeles, ca. 1910s. The postcard shows several uniformed firefighters rescuing the 14th Street School from fire. A few firefighters are climbing ladders to upper stories of the building with hoses with spectators watching from the street. The roof of the building has collapsed. The postcard is unused and includes a velox postage stamp box on the reverse. The item is in good condition with minor surface soiling, warping and darkening of the image.
