Gilbert Grocery Company Fire

Title

Gilbert Grocery Company Fire

Subject

Remains of Gilbert building after fire

Description

Black and white photo of the aftermath of the October 23, 1910 fire that destroyed the Gilbert Grocery Company at 50-54 West Second Street. The Gilbert wholesale grocery business was established in 1832 by Martin B. Gilbert. After this fire, a new building was built at 640-648 Second Street.

Creator

unknown

Date

October, 1910

Format

9 cm x 14 cm postcard

Coverage

Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio

Rights

Scioto County Public Library