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The Burning Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence, United States (engraving)
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The Burning Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence, United States (engraving)
2772854 The Burning Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence, United States (engraving) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Burning Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence, United States. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 25 February 1860.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22894856
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Building Collapse Devastation Lawrence
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This engraving, titled "The Burning Ruins of the Pemberton Mills, at Lawrence, United States" takes us back to a tragic event that unfolded in 1860. Created by Felix Thorigny and now part of a private collection, this print captures the devastating aftermath of a building collapse and fire. The scene is one of utter devastation as billowing smoke engulfs the sky above Lawrence, United States. The once proud Pemberton Mills now lie in ruins, their charred remains serving as a haunting reminder of the destructive power unleashed that fateful day. Every detail in this engraving speaks volumes about the magnitude of loss experienced by those who witnessed this catastrophe. The artist's meticulous rendering brings forth the crumbling walls and twisted metal beams with striking realism. It is impossible not to be moved by the sheer scale of destruction depicted here. "The Burning Ruins" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical document. Published in Illustrated Times on February 25th, 1860, it immortalizes an event that forever changed Lawrence's landscape and its people's lives. As we gaze upon this image today, we are reminded not only of the resilience shown by communities facing adversity but also our own vulnerability to unforeseen disasters. This print stands as a testament to human strength amidst tragedy while urging us never to forget those whose lives were forever altered within these burning ruins.
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