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A dramatic, eyewitness chronicle of the Newhall House fire A detailed, historical account of one of the West’s most infamous hotel fires, showing how a crowd of guests and staff faced dense smoke, roaring flames, and dangerous conditions. The narrative follows the firefighters, city officials, and brave bystanders who responded as the inferno spread, revealing both the peril and the courage of those involved.
This edition pieces together first-person recollections, official accounts, and the building’s history to illuminate how the disaster unfolded, what was learned about hotel safety, and the people who risked everything to help others. It provides a window into late‑19th‑century urban life, fire response, and the high stakes of safeguarding a crowded public space.
- Learn about the sequence of events as the fire took hold and the challenges responders faced
- Meet the names and roles of the people who fought the flames and helped guests escape
- Explore the building’s design and past safety changes that followed the crisis
- Understand the broader context of hotel management, liability, and urban fire hazards of the era
Ideal for readers of historical non-fiction and those curious about famous urban fires and the human stories behind them.
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Burning of the Newhall House (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a harrowing account of the devastating fire that engulfed the Newhall House hotel in Milwaukee in January 1883. The author meticulously reconstructs the events of the night, detailing the chaotic scenes of panic and heroism as fire swept through the building, claiming the lives of scores of guests and staff. The book goes beyond the initial reports in the press, presenting a deeper and more comprehensive examination of the tragedy. The author painstakingly documents the individual stories of those caught in the inferno, capturing the horror of their fates and the courage of those who fought to save them. The narrative unfolds through eyewitness accounts and official records, offering a raw and intimate portrait of a community grappling with a profound loss. Through its meticulous reconstruction of the fire, the book serves as a chilling reminder of the fragility of life and the devastating impact that disaster can have on a community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332107902_0
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Burning of the Newhall House Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332107902
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Burning of the Newhall House Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332107902
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