Canafornian's photos with the keyword: fire

POSTCARD Date: Posted, but date unclear. Publisher / Photographer: Halpin's Drug Store Notation: On November 4, 1910 the Mantoba's Brandon Asylum for the Insane was completely destroyed by fire. Over 700 patients and staff were safely evacuated. One woman, a patient, somehow separated from the group and perished from exposure. For more information on the asylum fire, see: www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/mb_history/21/brandonasylumfire.shtml

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This real photo image depicts the aftermath of the January 1912 fire that destroyed the fire Hall in Kenora, Ontario. This was Kenora's third Fire Hall - its two predecessors had also been destroyed by fire. Note on Reverse: "Dear Teddie. All that is left of Kenora's Fire Hall. We are all very lonesome. we watch for you every time we move. Lola had moved to the corner when I arrived home. she had been around two [chairs, chains, ?] but finally recovered by evening as Poie [?] came around about 20. K. Annie"

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Not Posted. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: This real photo image depicts the aftermath of the January 1912 fire that destroyed the fire Hall in Kenora, Ontario. This was Kenora's third Fire Hall - its two predecessors had also been destroyed by fire. Note on the reverse: "Dear Teddie. I think the rest of the boys are leaving to night. But they can not go without B. he laid off this trip. Dad is busy writing he came in at 8:15 went down wrote until noon then started again. and missed a first one by 20 min you know how he would feel don't you? Hope you found your folks all enjoying good health. Be good and don't forget to write Kenora's people. Annie"

POSTCARD Date: Posted April 26, 1907. Publisher / Photographer: Sutton. Notation: I think the billowing smoke and firemen up on the ladders make this a particularly engaging photo, but I was even more drawn to it when I realized that all these well-dressed gentlemen standing on a row appear to be perched mid-way up a wooden fence. The fire took place in the older of two buildings that housed James Robertson & Co., a wholesale hardware company. The newer building was attached but, thanks to a fireproof wall, avoided any damage. From a report published in the Winnipeg Tribune; "...although there was little blaze to be seen at any time, the conflagration was a spectacular one." Combined damage to the building and goods was estimated to be $60,000. (My thanks to Ipernity member Wintorbos for helping me locate the Tribune article.)

POSTCARD Date: Not Posted, but event took place on December 24, 1914 (From caption on postcard). The fire destroyed the interior but the granite walls remained strong and the congregation restored the building. Publisher / Photographer: Linde

POSTCARD Date: Not Posted or handwritten. Caption on image reads December 23rd, 1926 Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: I thought this was view was interesting as it is a different angle from most photos and hows the drama of the billowing smoke. (That fellow in the raccoon coat is a policeman.) The Winnipeg Theatre was located at 34 Adelade Street.

POSTCARD Date: Posted May 20, 1914. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation:Real photo postcard looking north up Sherbrook Street from Portage Avenue. The large building on the left side is the Deaf & Dumb Institute, occupying the space now home to the Lions' Manor. A little further up the street is Fire hall #5. Built in 1904 the building ceased operations as a fire hall in 1919, was repurposed several times throughout the years until finally demolished in 2011. What is that small structure with a brick chimney on the boulevard at the bottom left?

POSTCARD Date: January 1931 (from caption). This card was posted, however, on July 12, 1946 from A.J. Tekniepe of Chicago to Mrs Etta M. Slatery of Knoxville Tennessee. Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: The message on the reverse reads; "Your card with thanks received and no doubt you collect cards from many parts of the world. I have been personally in many countries of this world. Therefore I am sending you a card from Winnipeg, Canada. I was in this building when the fire started. In the event you are in the greeting car business, or like to enter this field, then please drop me a post card.

POSTCARD Date: January 24, 1922 (fro caption). Unposted. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo

POSTCARD Date: January 24th 1922 (from caption). Unposted. Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Unposted Publisher / Photographer: Unidentified Notation: On the left side of the image and north side of the street, is Fire Hall #8, constructed in 1906 and located at 325 Talbot Avenue.

POSTCARD Date: Not evident. Publisher / Photographer: L. J. De Nobele, Winnipeg #32 Notation: View from William Avenue looking south. Albert Street angles off the the left and Arthur Street runs straight down to the old Grace Church which sat directly to the east of the Walker Theatre - what is now a small parking lot. In the right foreground is the old Central Fire Hall.

Date: January 1, 1924 (From Caption) Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo Notation: Message on reverse (continued from card MN1957): "... firemen had an awful job. Millions of gallons of water were poured on the blazing mass, now it looks almost like an iceberg! weather has been very cold the last two weeks and continued cold in sight. Take care of yourself Mother."

Date: January 1, 1924 (From Caption) Publisher / Photographer: Meyers Photo Notation: Unposted, but this message is written on the reverse; "This building caught fire at six o'clock one evening and burned all night. this picture was taken the following morning about ten o'clock and it was quite out then. the pile of ice is the water poured on the building that froze as it fell! The..." (message continued on card WP1958.) Building still in use at 315 William Ave.

Date: March 6, 1927 (From Caption) Publisher / Photographer: The Morrish Studio. According to what I could find online, there were no deaths associated with the fire, but as the picture shows, all the contents were destroyed.