July 27, 1938 — 2pm Wednesday, July 27 1938 2pm - The CPR Steamer, The Princess Adelaide, docked at adjacent Pier C is moved. 2:02pm Fourth alarm. 2:02pm The entire North end of the pier is in flames. It is so hot, four fireman leap in to the water “when the heat became to much of the …
CPR Fire
July 27, 1938 - 2:25pm She watches in disbelief. At the same time it is mesmerizing. Unbeknownst to her, A. is on the scene shooting the fire. She will find this out tomorrow. She is also worried about J. He works downtown. She keeps watching. ========================= Wednesday, …
A Four Alarm Fire Breaks Out
July 27, 1938 - sometime after 2pm She is unexpectedly downtown in the early afternoon. She sees all the people leaning ot the windows and hears the commotion. She heads down with the crowd. The Pier in on fire! A. had a boat trip planned today. She is worried for …
Ships in Port
She and A. have walked downtown to the waterfront for the afternoon. A. is taking photographs, and also lets her use the camera a couple of times. She is deliriously happy. =============== [Sidenote: Original base image : CVA 260-850 Photographer James Crookall, …
Don’t Whisper
July 25, 1938 She reads Alicia Hart's column. "Poise, Meaning Good Voice and Calm Manner, Important to Job-Hunters" is the headline. She looks in the mirror and starts practicing her posture, breathing and how loudly she is speaking. She takes "three good deep breaths, exhales as vigorously …