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Rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire, from 1821
title
Rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire, from 1821
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mayors, New Orleans, Roffignac, Fires, Fire fighting, City council members, Fire engines & equipment, Fire fighters, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1821-06-22
Abstract
Text, June 22, 1821. City Council of New Orleans, Sitting of June 1, 1821. Mayor of New Orleans to offer monetary rewards to the first three fire chiefs arriving at the scene of the fire. Signed by Jn. Soulie, Recorder and approved by J. Roffignac, Mayor of New Orleans.
Fire destroys a macaroni factory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1917.
title
Fire destroys a macaroni factory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1917.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Fires, Fire fighting, Fire engines & equipment
Date Issued
1917-07-19
Abstract
Text, July 19, 1917. Macaroni Factory on the Greenwell Springs Road Burns. Lack of Water Facilities Causes Total Destruction of Plant. A fire at a Baton Rouge macaroni company on Greenwell Springs Road destroys the factory.
New Orleans volunteer fire department in the city's government
title
New Orleans volunteer fire department in the city's government
Subject
Fire fighters, Fire fighting, Parades & processions, Fire stations, Government facilities, Marching bands, Municipal government, Municipal services
Abstract
Text, date unknown. Article entitled: New Orleans Firemen. (Blakely Hall in The Argonaut.) Article attesting to the scope and inluence of the New Orleans volunteer fire department in the city's government.
History and description of the Firemen's Monument in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans from the 1930s.
title
History and description of the Firemen's Monument in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans from the 1930s.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Monuments & memorials, Dedications, Sculpture, Sculptors, Celebrations, Fire fighters, Fire stations, Fire fighting, Community service, Cemeteries
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, date unknown, circa 1930s. History and description of the Firemen's Monument in Greenwood Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana. The New Orleans fire department was wholly volunteer until 1887, when this monument was erected. Charles A. Orleans designed the monument, the statue of the firemen is marble and was designed by Alexander Doyle and executed in Italy by Nicoli.
Destructive conflagration; Burning of the Saint Louis exchange and hotel; Lamentable destruction of property
title
Destructive conflagration; Burning of the Saint Louis exchange and hotel; Lamentable destruction of property
Subject
Fire, Buildings, Fire fighters, Fire fighting, Hotels, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1840-02-12
Abstract
Text, February 12, 1840. A fire rages in the St. Louis Exchange and St. Louis Hotel buildings, in the area of Royal Street, St. Louis Street, and Chartres Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. No lives were lost, but two firemen and two others were injured. The hotel was completely destroyed.
Description and history of fire engine houses and fire department in New Orleans, Louisiana.
title
Description and history of fire engine houses and fire department in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Fire fighters, Fire engines & equipment, Fire stations, Fire fighting
Date Issued
[193-]
Abstract
Text, date unknown. Minor City Buildings. Description and history of fire engine houses and fire department in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Destructive fire in New Orleans in 1844.
title
Destructive fire in New Orleans in 1844.
Subject
Fires, Fire fighting, Disasters, Fire prevention, Hospitals, Homeless persons, Insurance, Dwellings, United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana
Date Issued
1844-05-20
Abstract
Text, May 20, 1844. Apalling and Destructive Conflagration. Account of destructive fire in New Orleans. The article discusses the orgins and contributers to the large fire. Individual's houses and specific areas and streets affected are listed as well. Charity Hosptal was saved by community volunteers, but over 2,000 people were now left homeless. Estimates on the number of houses destroyed and their property values are listed. Published by the New Orleans Bee.
Firemen fighting blaze at the Godchaux Building
title
Firemen fighting blaze at the Godchaux Building
Subject
Fires, Fire engines & equipment, Fire fighters, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
View of firemen fighting a huge blaze at the Godchaux Building in the 500 block of Canal Street. There is a large crowd gathered watching the events.
DeRidder fire]
title
DeRidder fire]
Subject
Architectural & site components, Louisiana, DeRidder, Fires, Fire fighting
Date created ms
1950
Abstract
Digital image of a fire in downtown DeRidder, La.
French Opera House, hosing down after fire
title
French Opera House, hosing down after fire
Subject
Opera houses, Architecture, Historic buildings, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1919
Abstract
Exterior view of the French Opera House after the December 4, 1919 fire. Corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets. There is a stream of water from a fire hose going to the second floor.
Fire of 1910
title
Fire of 1910
Subject
Fires, Disasters, Smoke, Men, Roofs, Lake Charles (La.), Fire, 1910, Fire fighting
Date created ms
1910-04
Abstract
Men try to save a building during the great fire.
French Opera House
title
French Opera House
Subject
Opera houses, Architecture, Historic buildings, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1919
Abstract
Exterior view of the French Opera House after the December 4, 1919 fire. Corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets. There is water puddled around the steps form the fire fighting effort.
Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
title
Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1
Subject
Group portraits, Community service, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
Group portrait of the Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
French Opera House, hosing down after fire
title
French Opera House, hosing down after fire
Subject
Opera houses, Architecture, Historic buildings, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1919
Abstract
Exterior view of the French Opera House after the December 4, 1919 fire. Corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets. There is a stream of water from a fire hose going to the second floor.
French Opera House, Hosing Down after Fire
title
French Opera House, Hosing Down after Fire
Subject
Opera houses, Architecture, Historic buildings, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1919
Abstract
Exterior view of the French Opera House after the December 4, 1919 fire. Corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets. There is a stream of water from a fire hose going into the first floor.
Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary
title
Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary
Subject
Group portraits, Community service, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1979, 1983
Abstract
Group portrait of the Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 Ladies Auxiliary.
Modern fire station built by the WPA in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1930s
title
Modern fire station built by the WPA in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1930s
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Fire stations, Fire fighting
Date Issued
1930, 1939
Abstract
B/W photo, 1930s. The first of four modern fire stations built by the WPA under the city of New Orleans sponsorship, in a $107,000 program to increase fire protection in suburban New Orleans. This station is located at Elysian Fields Avenue and Pelopidas Street.
Fire regulations from the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 1821.
title
Fire regulations from the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans in 1821.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Mayors, New Orleans, Roffignac, Fires, Fire fighting, City council members
Date Issued
1821-11-13
Abstract
Text, November 13, 1821. Resolution of fire regulations from the Mayor and City Council of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Fire Department practicing
title
Fire Department practicing
Subject
Fire fighting, Carts & wagons, Railroad crossings, Postcards, Horses, Water towers
Date created ms
1915
Abstract
Copy print of a postcard of fire fighters in a horse-drawn cart near a water tower and a railroad crossing sign.
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