Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Fire in Historic Lancaster Causes Loss of $100,000: Five Stores Destroyed. Blaze Fanned by Desert Wind. Three Men Injured Fighting Flames in Town's Main Business Street," 29 Jul. 1935: 1. Photograph of buildings razed by fire, taken from a rooftop. The vantage point offers views of the ruins juxtaposed with unharmed buildings standing across the street. Legible signs on buildings read: “Lancaster Richfield Oil Company of California,” "Stop Wear Lubrication…Batteries…Tires…Union Tire Shop," "Sales and Service... Roy D. Lank" [name of business painted between a Frigidaire logo comprised of a crest topped with a crown and set with 'G' and 'M' initials, and a logo for Graybar comprised of a banner with a diagonal line above the word, 'Quality'; address “1020” over door]; "A.C. Meyer Co." [painted alongside GE (General Electric) logo]; "Nome Beer Antelope Valley Produce Co. Wholesale Warehouse. Wines Liquors...Smart & Final, Table Queen, Red & White, Food Products." "Antelope Valley Gas Company of Lancaster...," "1928…Loyalty to Our Community Costs Us Nothing and Yields Vast Returns," "Furniture," Lancaster Beverage," "Office" and "Warehouse." Text from negative sleeve: 1271. Box 1. Lancaster Fire (Pair shot and 2 singles). 7/28/35 [Stamped:] Aug 1 1935. Written on negative: [?] #2 Lancaster Fire
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