Wow. I don't believe that I remember having heard of the Baltimore fire of 1904 believe this. What devastation it brought but what a spirit of unity and pride from the Mayor and the people of Baltimore. The American spirit was in full action in Baltimore during the rebuilding efforts. The city didn't ask for assistance to rebuild. The city came together to make the rebuilt çity better than it was before the fire.
Not to spoil the story but, I seriously doubt that the city of Baltimore, or any other city would act with the same spirit of independence today. Thank you Tara for writing a story unknown to me.
It seems that every city had a big 19th century fire (or early 20th century in Baltimore’s case) that changed everything but only for that city. It’s like each city had to live through its own horror before making structural changes.
Thanks for sharing another amazing story that should Never be forgotten - Americans pulling Together to overcome misfortunes and tragedies ! It’s what makes us great - working Together ! 👏🏻🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
It was a tragedy and triumph for sure. Sad it took the tragedy to create improvements that were needed in the first place. This nation works best when the founder constitution is followed.
Americans are generous and compassionate and will come to the aid of their fellow citizens when tragedy occurs. Perhaps that is the thing that Unites the States more than anything else. Just leave politics out of the solution.
Wow. I don't believe that I remember having heard of the Baltimore fire of 1904 believe this. What devastation it brought but what a spirit of unity and pride from the Mayor and the people of Baltimore. The American spirit was in full action in Baltimore during the rebuilding efforts. The city didn't ask for assistance to rebuild. The city came together to make the rebuilt çity better than it was before the fire.
Not to spoil the story but, I seriously doubt that the city of Baltimore, or any other city would act with the same spirit of independence today. Thank you Tara for writing a story unknown to me.
I have kin folk who grew up in Baltimore, and I never knew of this till now!
It seems that every city had a big 19th century fire (or early 20th century in Baltimore’s case) that changed everything but only for that city. It’s like each city had to live through its own horror before making structural changes.
Thank you, Tara.
🇺🇲 Learned something new today. A terrible tragedy and an truly American response! 🇺🇸
Hard to imagine that kind of response today.
Thanks, TR!
Thanks for sharing another amazing story that should Never be forgotten - Americans pulling Together to overcome misfortunes and tragedies ! It’s what makes us great - working Together ! 👏🏻🇺🇸❤️🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Genuine American Resolve, roll up our sleeves and get to work 💪 Awesome 👌 👏 👍. Thank you Tara 😊 💓
Interesting details about a tragic event and the hopeful response and rebuilding from the ashes.
Great read Tara
It was a tragedy and triumph for sure. Sad it took the tragedy to create improvements that were needed in the first place. This nation works best when the founder constitution is followed.
Americans are generous and compassionate and will come to the aid of their fellow citizens when tragedy occurs. Perhaps that is the thing that Unites the States more than anything else. Just leave politics out of the solution.
Very interesting. A piece of history I had never heard. A great story about the American Spirit.
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Hard to believe that prior to this event there was no standard for fire equipment and water connections.
Sadly, Baltimore has been a slowly dieing city.
It's population is near 50% lower than just 30 years ago.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/as-residents-leave-baltimore-named-among-top-15-shrinking-us-cities/ar-BB1hvQpx
It's a shame that it takes a tragedy to resolve a simple logical answer to the fire hydrant issue.