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Description
This tenement building on the corner of Washington and Alfred Streets erupted into flames on November 23rd, 1973. The fire was reported to have started around 10:15 p.m. as a result of heating oil tanks that were exploding over time. Thanks to the assistance of one resident and 150 firemen, all 45 residents of the building were safely evacuated.
About This Item
- Title: Burning of the Washington and Alfred Street Tenement, Biddeford, 1973
- Creator: George Anastasoff
- Creation Date: 1973-11-23
- Subject Date: 1973-11-23
- Location: Biddeford, York County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 13 cm x 18 cm
- Local Code: 2519
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Biddeford (Me.)--Fire, 1973
- Fires--Maine--Biddeford
- Buildings--Maine--Biddeford
- Tenement houses--Maine--Biddeford
- Apartment houses--Maine--Biddeford
- Fire departments--Maine--Biddeford
- Fire fighters--Maine--Biddeford
- Firefighting equipment--Maine--Biddeford
- Fire fighting--Maine--Biddeford
Other Keywords
- Action
- Alfred Street
- Biddeford
- Families
- Fire Engine
- Firefighting
- Firemen
- Fires
- Flames
- Smoke
- Tenement
- Washington Street
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