This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated May 28, 1958 reads "Lone fireman braves intense heat generated by fire which swept through $150,000 Paramount Citrus Packing Co. at 1400 Truman St., San Fernando, early today. Flames boiled skyward leaping up 100 feet as smoke left heavy trail across eastern San Fernando Valley. Traffic was detoured from U.S. Highway 99 in downtown heart of San Fernando for several hours. Several blocks were without electricity because of burned power lines. Fire officials said wind helped fan blaze."
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Men--California--San Fernando Fire fighters--California--San Fernando Fires--California--San Fernando Smoke--California--San Fernando Packing-houses--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
