The Baltimore Conflagration

The Baltimore Conflagration

National Fire Protection Association

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120727169
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The Baltimore Conflagration: Report Of The Committee On Fire-Resistive Construction Of The National Fire Protection Association, 1904 is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the devastating fire that swept through Baltimore, Maryland in 1904. The report is compiled by the Committee on Fire-Resistive Construction of the National Fire Protection Association and was published in the same year as the fire. The book contains a comprehensive analysis of the fire, including its causes, the extent of the damage, and the measures taken to control it. It also provides a detailed examination of the construction materials and techniques used in the buildings that were destroyed, and the role they played in the spread of the fire. The report is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of fire safety and prevention. It provides insight into the early efforts to improve building codes and construction practices to prevent fires and minimize their impact. The book is a must-read for architects, engineers, and anyone involved in the design and construction of buildings. Overall, The Baltimore Conflagration: Report Of The Committee On Fire-Resistive Construction Of The National Fire Protection Association, 1904 is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant fires in American history, and an important document in the history of fire safety and prevention.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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