Word: uncoiling
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Dates: during 1915-1915
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...Sever Hall would be very dangerous in case of a fire. There are no outside fire escapes, and the stairs are wooden and would burn quickly. On every floor there are wire ladders, but in the confusion incident to a serious conflagration these would be difficult to fasten and uncoil. Furthermore, the congestion that would result about windows would make exit from them extremely difficult...