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DETROIT: FIRE, 1865. Burning of the Michigan Central Freight Depot at Detroit, Michigan
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DETROIT: FIRE, 1865. Burning of the Michigan Central Freight Depot at Detroit, Michigan
DETROIT: FIRE, 1865.
Burning of the Michigan Central Freight Depot at Detroit, Michigan, 18 October 1865. Wood engraving from a contemporary Englilsh newspaper
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Media ID 12571073
1865 Burn Cargo Central Detroit Lake Night October Station Steamboat
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This print titled "DETROIT: FIRE, 1865" showcases the dramatic scene of the burning Michigan Central Freight Depot in Detroit, Michigan. Captured on the night of October 18th, 1865, this wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper transports us back to a time when fire ravaged this iconic station. The image depicts an inferno engulfing the exterior of the depot as billowing smoke fills the sky. The intensity and chaos are palpable as flames lick at the wooden structure, threatening to reduce it to ashes. The glow from the fire illuminates nearby steamboats docked on Lake Michigan's shores, adding an eerie ambiance to this hauntingly beautiful scene. Amidst all this destruction lies a poignant reminder of commerce and trade - cargo scattered haphazardly around the burning building. It serves as a testament to both human resilience and vulnerability in face of such calamity. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot frozen in time, we can't help but feel drawn into its narrative - one that tells tales of loss and rebirth. This photograph encapsulates not only a significant event in Detroit's history but also captures our collective fascination with moments that shape cities and communities. Granger Art on Demand has expertly preserved this relic from another era for us to reflect upon and appreciate today.
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