Frank B. Davenport photographs
Scope and Content
Atlanta resident Frank Davenport took these photographs after the fire. One image depicts the damage done to the house of Frank and Emmagene Davenport at 345 Pine Street. Also included are wider-angle shots from an aerial perspective offering a more complete view of the damage.
Dates
- 1917
Creator
- Davenport, Frank B. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
This material is protected by copyright law. Reproduction: (Title 17, U.S. Code) Permission for use must be cleared through the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
Administrative/Biographical History
Frank and Emmagene Davenport lived on 345 Pine Street in Atlanta when on May 21, 1917, beginning around noon, a series of fires broke out that eventually consumed over 300 acres of property in and around downtown Atlanta. The fires caused more than $5 million in damage and left over 10,000 people homeless.
Extent
9 image(s)
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
M.B. Davenport, 1998.176
General Physical Description note
Extent: 9 black and white photographs
- Title
- Frank B. Davenport photographs
- Author
- Helen Matthews
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared According To Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository