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PIGGLY WIGGLY FIRE, 1923. Firefighters battling a fire at a Piggly-Wiggly self-service
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PIGGLY WIGGLY FIRE, 1923. Firefighters battling a fire at a Piggly-Wiggly self-service
PIGGLY WIGGLY FIRE, 1923.
Firefighters battling a fire at a Piggly-Wiggly self-service supermarket, 1923
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1923 Birds Eye View Destruction Fire Firefighter Flame Grocery Hose Store Supermarket Truck Water
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Piggly Wiggly Fire, 1923 - A Glimpse into the Heroic Battle Against Destruction
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. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in history - the Piggly Wiggly Fire of 1923. From a bird's eye view, we witness brave firefighters valiantly battling fierce flames that engulfed a Piggly-Wiggly self-service supermarket in America's South. The image transports us back to an era where daily life was drastically different from what we know today. The exterior of this early supermarket is depicted as it succumbs to devastation, with thick smoke billowing out and threatening nearby structures. Amidst the chaos, men clad in firefighting gear tirelessly wield hoses and strategically position their truck to combat the inferno. This snapshot not only showcases the intensity of the fire but also serves as a testament to human resilience and determination. It immortalizes these courageous individuals who risked their lives to protect both property and community. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time, let us reflect on how far we have come since then. Today's modern supermarkets owe their existence, in part, to pioneers like Piggly Wiggly who revolutionized grocery shopping through self-service concepts. Granger Art on Demand has once again provided us with an invaluable glimpse into our past through this remarkable photograph - reminding us of the strength found within communities when faced with adversity.
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