Hose Demonstration on the Fire Escape of the Washington Hotel
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Title
Hose Demonstration on the Fire Escape of the Washington Hotel
Description
Black and white photo image of a fire hose demonstration on the fire escape at the Washington Hotel, built in 1901 at the corner of Second (2nd) and Market Streets. From 1939 to 1956 it was known as the Milner Hotel. In 1979 the Washington Hotel became part of the Riverview Retirement Center serving the elderly and handicapped.
Creator
Fowler's
Date
June 23, 1933
Format
14.5 x 9 cm photo
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Portsmouth Public Library
Collection
Citation
Fowler's, “Hose Demonstration on the Fire Escape of the Washington Hotel,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed May 2, 2024, https://www.yourppl.org/history/items/show/27499.