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Description
Cheim Lumber Company was located at Lenzen Avenue and The Alameda, San Jose. The fire was started on the afternoon of April 14th by three children playing with matches. It quickly spread to the Pacific Hardware & Steel Company and the Prime Rib Dining Room, located at the back of the Cheim Lumber property. Seventy-seven firemen worked to control the fire. The heat from the fire damaged several hoses and put one engine out of commission.
Type
image
Format
Black & White, Resin Coated
Identifier
587760D5-5A67-417E-A1F7-914935681633 2004-17-878
Subject
Fires--California--San Jose Lumber industry Shasta Hanchett Park Neighborhood (San Jose, Calif.)
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