• Mickelberry Food Company Fire, Photograph

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    This photograph was taken during the early stages of the Mickelberry Food Company fire, prior to the explosion that destroyed the building. Factory workers can be seen trapped on the roof of the plant…

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  • William "Buck" Hade (1850-1912)

    William "Buck" Hade, December 8, 1850- October 26, 1912. Buck Hade was a famous hose cart driver, one of the original Quincy volunteer firefighters and one of the first on the organized fire departmen…

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  • William "Buck" Hade (1850-1912)

    William "Buck" Hade, December 8, 1850- October 26, 1912. Buck Hade was a famous hose cart driver, one of the original Quincy volunteer firefighters and one of the first on the organized fire departmen…

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