463818 The terrible conflagration at Ninth and Washington Streets, Philadelphia, 1865 (hand-coloured litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); 24 x 38 cm; Library Company of Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: Disaster print showing the scene at the "disastrous conflagration commenced in the storage yard [of Blackburn & Co.] at Ninth & Washington Street" in the early morning hours of February 8, 1865. In the foreground, displaced and panicked residents of all ages attired in their night clothes, many holding their few possessions, run down and gather on the snowy streets. Amongst the commotion, police officers assist residents with their possessions (trunks, bedding, and cookware) and direct firefighters toward the blaze and burnt ruins of and surrounding the coal yard. The firefighters transport a ladder, hoses, and hose carriage toward the burning buildings ...); 穢 Library Company of Philadelphia ; Library Company of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright.