RPPC Mechanic Arts Hall Fire 1910 Lincoln Nebraska University Real Photo Disaste For Sale

A dramatic real photo postcard capturing the Mechanic Arts Hall fire, captioned in-negative 'Mech Arts Hall Fire Nov 12.' Flames and heavy black smoke pour from the roof of the brick building as a fire-hose stream arcs across the scene and a large crowd of onlookers gathers; adjacent greenhouses are visible at right. Postmarked Lincoln, Nebraska, 1910.

• Real photo postcard (RPPC) of an active building fire
• In-negative caption reads 'Mech Arts Hall Fire Nov 12'
• Postmarked Lincoln, Neb. November 1910 (Divided Back era)
• Documentary disaster scene with fire hose stream and large crowd
• Addressed to a recipient in Holdrege, Nebraska; message on reverse
• Corner wear and light handling; strong, clear image

Real photo postcard with an in-caption title 'Mech Arts Hall Fire Nov 12'; postally used from Lincoln, Neb. 1910. Some corner wear and a chipped/soft upper-left corner, light soiling, and a vertical crease at lower center; image clear and strong.

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