San Francisco--Hotel, fire takes 19 lives 1-6-61 Sil. Neg. trims
Film Identifier: F.2012-03-1045
Run Time
0h 4m 57s
0h 4m 57s
Format
16mm
16mm
Color
B&W
B&W
Sound
Silent
Silent
Date Produced
1961
1961
Abstract
Silent news outtakes capturing a deadly fire at San Francisco's Thomas Hotel on January 6, 1961. Firefighters are seen battling the blaze and recovering bodies from the building. They cover the dead in sheets and line them in front of a furniture store before loading them into ambulances. Ultimately, 19 people lost their lives in the fire.
Due to the sensitive nature of the materials, please contact info@chicagofilmarchives.org if you are interested in viewing this film.
Silent news outtakes capturing a deadly fire at San Francisco's Thomas Hotel on January 6, 1961. Firefighters are seen battling the blaze and recovering bodies from the building. They cover the dead in sheets and line them in front of a furniture store before loading them into ambulances. Ultimately, 19 people lost their lives in the fire.
Due to the sensitive nature of the materials, please contact info@chicagofilmarchives.org if you are interested in viewing this film.
Main Credits
Koza, Frank (is filmmaker)
Form
Related Place
San Francisco (represents)