Please Read All The Information And Details Before You Bid.

Item For Sale:
Vintage Real Photo Postcard
Circa 1912

Marked On The Front:
FIRE NAT'L MALTING CO
EAST SIDE

Marked On The Front With A Marker:
CHICAGO ILLINOIS

Here Is Some Info I Found Online About This Fire:
A spectacular fire occurred on September 3, 1912 at the National Malting Company complex at 103rd and Indianapolis next to the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad tracks (later the Pennsylvania Railroad) on Chicago’s Southeast Side. An elevator at the site was destroyed as well as 450,000 bushels of grain and nearby railroad cars. More than 20 fire companies responded, and a very large crowd of spectators was present. Police had a hard time keeping the spectators at a safe distance from the fire. Several 4-11 alarms were sounded. Although the elevator itself collapsed, firemen were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the adjacent malt house itself. There were no injuries to the one hundred men employed at the malt house at the time of the fire, although some firemen reported minor injuries. Damage was estimated at $250,000.

Light Corner Wear.

United States Buyer Pays $2.00 Shipping Costs.

All Items Sold As Is!!
Contact The Seller With Any Questions.