This postcard style photograph shows damage to Fire Station #1 from the March 10, 1933 Long Beach Earthquake. Damage to the facade and side of the building from falling masonry and broken glass is evident. Three uniformed men are on top of the building possibly searching for victims inside the structure. An Altadena Emergency Ambulance is standing by. A crowd of people stand to the right. On the left side is a barracade with men and a woman standing within. Fire Station Number 1 was located at 200 West Third Street at the corner of Pacific Avenue in downtown Long Beach. At the far right stands the Security First National Bank Building, located at 102 Pine Avenue ,is partially visible. DATE NOTES: Circa 1933. ORIG. IMAGE: 3.5" X 5.5", Black and white glossy print mounted on card stock. NEGATIVE: No. KEYWORDS: Temblor, seismic event, quake, bricks, disaster, occupations, automobiles, autos, cars, 3rd, Ave., St.
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