A real photograph postcard of the F. J. Byrne building fire, Los Angeles, ca. 1910.
Entry/Object ID
2016.256.1.5
Description
A real photograph postcard of the F. J. Byrne Building, Los Angeles, ca. 1910. The view is of Broadway Street looking towards the Byrne building while it is on fire, at the end of the street, possibly at the intersection of Third Street. A crowd has gathered on both sides of the street. Also visible are commercial buildings on Broadway including the Jacoby Bros. Store. The event is identified on the right side by an ink inscription. The item has kruxo postage stamp on the reverse. With minor abrasion, writing in ink and minor discoloration the object is in good condition overall.
