A Reconnaissance of the Baltimore and Rochester Fire Districts with Some Illustrations and Excerpts from Opinions No Less Authoritative Than Significant

Mississippi Wire Glass Co.

Published by Mississippi Wire Glass Co., New York, 1904

About this Item

Rare 1904 First Edition | A Reconnaissance of the Baltimore and Rochester Fire Districts

A remarkable and timely technical report published in the immediate aftermath of the devastating urban fires of 1904. Authored and issued by the Mississippi Wire Glass Co., this reconnaissance survey serves as a vital historical record of the Great Baltimore Fire, as well as significant conflagrations in Rochester and Toronto.

Listing Highlights:

Primary Source Account: Features expert surveys and technical observations on how these historic fires spread from building to building, with a specific focus on the effectiveness of fire-retardant materials.

Richly Illustrated: 88 pages packed with authentic period photographs documenting the scorched remains and structural impacts within the fire districts.

Expert Testimony: Includes a curated selection of authoritative opinions and excerpts from contemporary news sources, providing a multi-perspective look at early 20th-century fire safety.

Condition Report:

Overall Grade: Very Good.

Interior: A remarkably tight and clean copy. The photographic plates remain sharp and clear.

Binding: Housed in its original Decorative Red Cloth featuring striking gold and black stamping. The cloth shows minor honest soiling consistent with its age, but the binding remains bright and shelf-ready.

An essential acquisition for collectors of Baltimore history, fire safety engineering, or early 20th-century industrial trade publications.

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Seller Inventory # 001934

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Reconnaissance of the Baltimore and Rochester Fire Districts with Some Illustrations and Excerpts from Opinions No Less Authoritative Than Significant
• Publisher: Mississippi Wire Glass Co., New York
• Publication Date: 1904
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good