About This Item
- TitleAccumulation of gas in a sewer
- Call NumberWORK_0877
- Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
- SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (WORK 0878), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images: caption (0877): "Accumulation of gas in a sewer on 17th Ave., from 77th to 79th Sts. due to a block in the sewer, compelled the Dept. of Highways and Sewers to call upon Fire Commissioner Frank Quayle for help. The F. D. sent down a high pressure engine company, the rescue squad with gas masks and the searchlight company. The condition was cleared up. Deputy Fire Chief John J. Bennett, in charge of Brooklyn firemen, adjusts gas mask on Sewer Inspector Thomas McKenna. Borough President John Cashmore on left, and Borough Works Commissioner John J. Lynch on right." 0878: "Neighborhood women, who complained to Cashmore about the gas odor, thank him for clearing up the condition."
- Date[195-?]
- Formatstill image
- Physical Description2 photographic prints : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
- Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
- Note0877: 8 x 10 in. Title from typed caption on verso of 0877.
- SubjectCashmore, John, 1895-1961 ; Gas masks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Municipal officials and employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Sewage disposal -- New York (State) -- New York
- CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
- PlaceBensonhurst (New York, N.Y.)Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
- RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.