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Record 454/784
Copyright Framingham History Center
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Collection Postcard Collection
Date 07/28/1906
Description Postcard, black and white photograph. "Amsden Building, South Framingha, Mass., soon after collapse." in black and bottom of postcard, "published by J. F. Eber" in black at bottom left of postcard, "12 killed-14 injured, July 28, 1906" handwritten in blue at bottom of postcard. Large corwd clearing rubble from collapsed building while many more look on from across the street. On reverse "Published by Metropolitian News. Co., Boston." in black along left side.

Wreckage of the Amsden Building, soon after its collapse on July 23, 1906 - The Amsden Building was well along its construction on the east side of Concord Street when it collapsed, killing 13 workers and injuring more than 30. The building ultimately was completed and exists today.
Year Range from 1906
Year range to 1925
Object ID 2007.30.25
Object Name Postcard
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Framingham History Center.

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Last modified on: October 26, 2011