Gilbert Grocery Company Fire
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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
Collection
Citation
unknown, “Gilbert Grocery Company Fire,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed November 18, 2024, https://yourppl.org/history/items/show/779.