Fire lanes Admiralty 1673 Fire

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Fire lanes Admiralty 1673 Fire

Fire in the lanes of the Admiralty, 1673 Fire of d Admiraltys old Lijnbaan, and adjacent buildings (...) occurred 12 January 1673 / Feu qui se prit le 12 Janvier 1673, aux vielles Corderies de l Amiraute, et batiments qui les joignoient (...) (title on object), Fire in the lanes of the Admiralty and a number of neighboring buildings on Oostenburg, 12 January 1673. When extinguishing this fire, the new hose fire spray used for the first time. With three-line caption in Dutch and French. Plate 7 in Jan van der Heydens Fire Spray Book, fire-extinguishing equipment, on fire, ablaze, fire-fighting, Lijnbaan van de Admiraliteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Jan van der Heyden, Admiraliteit van Amsterdam, Romeyn de Hooghe (attributed to), 1690 - 1735, paper, engraving, h 319 mm × w 434 mm

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Admiralty Fire Lanes

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. This print takes us back to a significant event in the history of Amsterdam - the devastating fire that engulfed the lanes of the Admiralty and neighboring buildings on Oostenburg on January 12,1673. The image captures the chaos and destruction caused by this fierce blaze. Intriguingly, this particular fire marked an important milestone in firefighting techniques. As firefighters battled to extinguish the flames, they utilized a new innovation - the hose fire spray. This revolutionary device was employed for the first time during this calamity, forever changing how fires were fought. The print is part of Jan van der Heyden's renowned Fire Spray Book, which documented various fire-extinguishing equipment used during that era. Plate 7 showcases the aftermath of this specific incident with a three-line caption written in both Dutch and French languages. Expertly engraved on paper by Romeyn de Hooghe (attributed to), this historical artifact measures approximately 319 mm in height and 434 mm in width. It offers viewers a glimpse into Amsterdam's past while highlighting its vulnerability to destructive fires. As we admire this remarkable piece from Liszt Collection, let us reflect upon our progress in safeguarding against such disasters while honoring those who bravely fought these infernos centuries ago.

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