| CHICAGO HOTEL FIRE Aftermath of fire in hotel which killed 58 as people search for missing relatives. Chicago. USA | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7845 |
| Catalog #: | 25273 | |
| Clip Number: | 25273-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1460 F | |
| Timecode: | 01:41:43 - 01:42:46 | |
| Location: | Chicago, Illinois | |
| Year Shot: | 1946 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BUILDINGS: Hotels, Motels & Inns DISASTERS: Fires DISASTERS: Victims LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Illinois, Chicago | |
| Description: | Same as catalog # 520326 CHICAGO HOTEL FIRE Aftermath of fire in hotel which killed 58 as people search for missing relatives. Chicago. Chicago, Illinois. Various exterior shots of the hotel, pan down to fire engine outside. Nice MS as people stand watching behind police barricades. Various dark interior shots of the burnt out rooms and hallways. GV exterior of hotel with tied bed sheets hanging from upper level room. Low angle looking up at fire escape ladders. Interior GVs of makeshift coroner’s room where fire casualties are laid out on floor, a police officer escorts woman as she tries to identify missing loved one, woman holds a handkerchief over her nose an mouth. MS as police take fingerprints of corpse. GV of bodies in the room. MS as guests leave the hotel with their luggage. MS fireman walking along with hose. | |
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