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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated July 21, 1964 reads, "Roaring flames on the roof of Porter Hotel force firemen climbing to combat them to move back down the side of the building. The fire started about 5:30 a.m. today and was caused, officials believe, by someone smoking in bed."; See images #00132643 through #00132644 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Porter Hotel (San Fernando, Calif.) Hotels--California--San Fernando Fires--California--San Fernando Fire fighters--California--San Fernando Fire escapes--California--San Fernando Windows--California--San Fernando Ladders Electric lines--California--San Fernando Lost architecture--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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