"The Great Fire Of ... Chicago" 1930

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Full title reads: "America. 'The great fire of ... Chicago'. Every available man and machine engaged in quelling vast conflagration, threatening heart of City."

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America (USA).

Various shots of burning buildings. Firemen play hoses on the fires. Walls...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
6731
Sort Number:
30/055
Time in/Out:
01:20:36:00 / 01:21:25:00
Canister:
30/55
Film ID:
737.16
Issue Date:
08/12/1930

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