Word: fire
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...basement will be bathrooms furnished with three shower baths, settubs, etc. There will be no plumbing in any of the rooms, but water will be supplied to the entries on the first and third floors in each section. The building will be absolutely fire-proof, perfectly ventilated, and lighted by gas. Heat will be supplied from the central station, whether by the hot water system or the indirect radiation of steam, is not yet decided. There will also be an open fireplace in each study...
INSURE your furniture against loss by fire with James H. Hilton, 26a Brattle street. Drop me a postal and I will call...
INSURE your furniture against loss by fire with James H. Hilton, 26a Brattle street. Drop me a postal and I will call...
...Fire destroyed the rotunda and public hall at the University of Virginia at Charlottestown Sunday. The old rotunda stood as a monument to Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the university, and was built after plans of his own. The mayor telegraphed to neighboring cities for assistance. Richmond, Lynchburg and Staunton responded promptly. Under the supervision of Professor Echols the corps of students made strenuous endeavors by the use of dynamite to prevent the spread of the fire to the rotunda. So massive was the structure leading to the rotunda that the dynamite made little impression. On each side...
INSURE your furniture against loss by fire with James H. Hilton, 26a Brattle street. Drop me a postal and I will call...