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Great Fire at the Southern and Western Railway Station, Cork, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Great Fire at the Southern and Western Railway Station, Cork, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Fire at the Southern and Western Railway Station, Cork, [Ireland], 1850....a destructive fire broke out in the Cork terminus of the Great Southern and Western Railway. The permanent buildings, the engine and traffic department, were at one time in considerable danger, and would have been very seriously injured were it not for the exertions of the company's officers, who were at the place a few moments after the fire made its appearance. The station-house, comprising the booking-office, the waiting-rooms, the porters room, the master's office, and the lamp-room, were burned to the ground before any effective assistance arrived. The amount of damage is not known as yet, but none of the goods which had been sent in during the day for transmission were injured. The premises are reduced to the four chimney-shafts shown in the accompanying sketch'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Great Fire at the Southern and Western Railway Station, Cork, Ireland, 1850: A Destructive Blaze This photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating fire that broke out at the Cork terminus of the Great Southern and Western Railway in Ireland. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, but it quickly spread, engulfing the station-house in flames. The station-house, which housed the booking-office, waiting-rooms, porters' room, master's office, and lamp-room, was reduced to ruins before effective assistance arrived. Despite the efforts of the railway company's officers, who arrived at the scene just in time to prevent further damage to the permanent buildings and engine department, the damage was extensive. The amount of damage caused by the fire was not yet known at the time this image was published in the Illustrated London News in 1850. However, it is clear that none of the goods sent in for transmission during the day were harmed. The photograph shows the station reduced to its four chimney-shafts, standing starkly against the night sky. The men in the photograph are likely railway employees, working to contain the fire and assess the damage. The incident caused a great stir in the press, with the Illustrated London News reporting on the drama in detail. This engraving, produced by an unknown artist, provides a glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the destructive power of fire and the resilience of those who worked to contain it. The photograph is a reminder of the importance of quick thinking and action in the face of unexpected events, and the role that the railway played in the transportation of goods and people during the Victorian era.
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