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Broad-Street, New York, after the recent fire, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Broad-Street, New York, after the recent fire, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Broad-Street, New York, after the recent fire, 1845. A fire broke out in a sperm oil store and spread to...a building occupied by Messrs. Crocker and Warren, who either had a large quantity of saltpetre on storage, or some worse combustable material; for, in fifteen minutes after it caught fire, the whole blew up with a tremendous explosion, carrying six or seven buildings with it, and shaking the whole city like an earthquake. The concussion was so great as to smash more than half a million panes of glass...The flames next spread down on both sides of Broad street.... From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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Aftermath Bris Broad Street D And Xe9 Damage Debris Destruction New York City New York State Rubble Illustrated London News
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This print captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that engulfed Broad Street in New York City in 1845. The creator of this powerful image remains unknown, but their ability to convey the destruction and chaos is undeniable. The fire originated from a sperm oil store before quickly spreading to nearby buildings. However, it was the explosion of a building occupied by Messrs. Crocker and Warren that caused widespread devastation. In just fifteen minutes, the explosion obliterated six or seven buildings and shook the entire city like an earthquake. The impact was so immense that it shattered over half a million panes of glass, leaving behind debris and ruins as far as the eye can see. The flames continued their destructive path down both sides of Broad Street, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake. Published in "Illustrated London News" in 1845, this engraving serves as a haunting reminder of the fragility of our surroundings and how swiftly disaster can strike. It transports us back to 19th century New York City, offering us a glimpse into its tumultuous history. As we gaze upon this print today, we are reminded not only of the resilience displayed by those who rebuilt after such devastation but also of our own vulnerability to unforeseen events. This photograph stands as a testament to human strength amidst adversity while urging us never to forget our past's lessons learned through hardship.
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