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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 401

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The building of the TrustCompany was being remodeled, and at the time of the explosion, was un-occupied with the exception of the first floor, which contained the offices of thebank, and of Mr. Roberts, an insurance agent. The boiler, which had beenpurchased at second hand, was installed during the… … Fig. 2.— Exterior of Church, Showing Wrecked Memorial Windows. as the day was very warm, it is probable that many if not all the radiatorswere turned off. It is known that wood and other quick burning refuse werebeing burned in the boiler just before the failure. Mr. East and Mr. Ablerwent to the…

Locomotives · Steam-boiler explosions

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