Fire at former Wlls Higman Basket Factory, 13 April 1950

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Title

Fire at former Wlls Higman Basket Factory, 13 April 1950

Subject

Fire
Fire damage

Description

Fire at the former Wells Higman Basket Factory at 8th and Wellington streets. Shown in image are three firemen using a hose to spray down the fire, in an attempt to put it out. Most of the roof and top story are gone, and the building is engulfed in smoke. The building had also been used by the Grand Rapids Sash & Door Company as a warehouse for wholesale business. On back of image is the date and time of April 13, 1950, at 4:10 pm.

Source

GT Pioneer & Historical Society

Date

13 April 1950
1950-1960

Type

Print, Photographic

Identifier

92
28D2C3C9-034D-44C3-8BBD-913449138322

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