Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 30, 1948
Caption:
Flames Paint Ann Arbor Sky: Showers of sparks, flying brands and flames that reached a height of 100 feet marked this spectacular fire at the old Lansky junk yard building at Detroit and N. Division Sts. early this morning. The picture was taken just after the collapse of the frame front wall (left) of White's Farm Store. Silhouetted against the burning building in the front left foreground is the Fire Department ladder truck. Hose from this vehicle sprayed second story windows.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 30, 1948
Caption:
The red sky above this blazing building (left) was visible 15 miles as flames filled the 75-year-old structure and threatened 15 adjacent frame homes at Detroit and Beakes Sts. near N. Division St. Residents of the dwelling at the right were evacuated, but the vigilance of the firemen and a slight change in the wind saved the house.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 30, 1948
Caption:
Fire Forms Wooden 'Lacework': The rear wall of this flaming structure between Beakes and Detroit Sts. at N. Division is watched by fascinated spectators shortly after 1:30 a.m. this morning as firemen spray the building itself and an adjacent home (far right) with powerful hoses. Fire Chief Benjamin J. Zahn said that the fire may have started in the area behind a neon sign.