DescriptionWalking down Market Street after the Great Fire of 1902. Notice the playbills posted on the ruined wall less than 10 days after the Feb. 9, 1902 destruction.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionMember of the Nation Guard???s Fifth Regiment from Paterson stands watch on the corner of Main Street and Van Houten Street. 225 soldiers were ordered to protect the downtown district by Governor...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionBackyard view of the fire damage at 440-442 Main Street. Public School no.3 stands on the right of the photo. In addition to the apartment building, the small single story building behind the...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionFire damage to an apartment building at 440-442 Main Street. The spire of St. John’s Cathedral rises in the distance. Circa 1907. Photographer John Reid.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionRuins of St. Joesph's Roman Catholic Church, looking down Market Street from the Presbyterian Cemetery, after the Great Fire of 1902. Circa February 1902
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)