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Gift of Thompson R. Harlow, 1978.63.19 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Fire at North College, Wesleyan University, Middletown
Gift of Thompson R. Harlow, 1978.63.19 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Fire at North College, Wesleyan University, Middletown

PhotographerPhotographed by Unknown
Date1906
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on postcard
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/8in. (9 x 13cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Thompson R. Harlow
DescriptionFour-story building, evidently a college dormitory engulfed by flames, is silhouetted against the night sky. Elm trees and horse-drawn fire apparatus are in the foreground.
Object number1978.63.19
InscribedOn recto, upper margin, in black ink, "North College, Wesleyan University"; lower margin, in black ink, "View from Back Campus, March 1, 1906. 3:30 A.M."
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