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Firefighting in Washington,

By: Inc The Capitol Fire Museum

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From the burning of Washington by the British in 1814 to the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon, firefighters in Washington, D.C., have always known they are the defenders of one of the most important cities in the world. Explore the complex, heroic, and sometimes tragic history of firefighting in Washington, D.C., as written by a worthy group of authors from The Capitol Fire Museum of Washington. Using images and oral histories gathered over the past century, this book covers the creation of the paid fire department during the Civil War, construction of new firehouses for the fledgling city in varying international designs, the heyday of firefighting before World War II, the turbulent times of the 1960s, and the modern department today.

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1531611834

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Firefighting in Washington

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Presents a pictorial history of firefighting and firefighters in Washington, D.C.

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Presents a pictorial history of firefighting and firefighters in Washington, D.C.

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New Century in Waterbury, Vermont, A: Stories of Resilience, Growth & Community

By: The Waterbury Historical Society

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New Century in Waterbury, Vermont, A: Stories of Resilience, Growth & Community

By: The Waterbury Historical Society

Waterbury is known as both a beautiful vacation spot and a great place to live. Since 2000, this historic town has experienced unique challenges, all of which have been met by a sense of resiliency and determination. Devastated from Tropical Storm Irene in 2011, Waterbury residents rallied together to rebuild their town and the local economy. Part of this revitalization included Waterbury emerging as a leader in the farm-to-table and craft beer movements, as well as becoming a top tourist destination. Told by members of the community in their own words, this collection of stories, gathered by the Waterbury Historical Society, captures the essence of Waterbury's community and illustrates its ability to persist and celebrate in the face of adversity.

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1467148024

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The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911

By: Paul Mercer,Vicki Weiss,Friends of the New York State Library

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The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911

By: Paul Mercer,Vicki Weiss,Friends of the New York State Library

In the early morning hours of March 29, 1911, a fire broke out in the New York State Capitol at Albany. By sunset, the entire western portion of the building had sustained extensive structural damage. Within lay the entire collection of the New York State Library, almost completely reduced to ashes. Founded in 1818, this had been one of the finest research libraries in the country and home to innumerable manuscript and printed rarities. In a particularly bitter irony, the fire struck as the overcrowded library was four months away from moving into new, spacious quarters under construction across the street. Miraculously there was only one fatality, an elderly watchman, Samuel Abbott, whose body was not recovered until several days later. Images of America: The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911 includes recently discovered photographs documenting the construction of the building, beginning in 1867, as well as eyewitness accounts of its destruction.

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New Century in Waterbury, Vermont, A: Stories of Resilience, Growth & Community

New Century in Waterbury, Vermont, A: Stories of Resilience, Growth & Community

The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911

The New York State Capitol and the Great Fire of 1911

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