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Powell & Market

November 23, 1898

Baldwin Hotel Fire. The November 23, 1898 fire illustrated the inadequacy of the emergency water system. As water was pumped to the fire, all taps south of Market Street ran dry.

Powell & Market
Location

7 Powell Street, 94102

Keywords
Artifact
  • Date Added: June 24, 2015
  • Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Rights

Downloadable: Yes