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Record 457/784
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Description Postcard, black and white photograph. "Amsden Building, South Framingham, Mass., soon after collapse" in black at bottom center. Large cowd of people try to clear wood and stone from collapse site. Published by J.F. Eber

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 2007.30.28
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