Blazing History: Galveston's Fires and the Fight to Save the Island скачать в хорошем качестве

Blazing History: Galveston's Fires and the Fight to Save the Island

In this episode of Unboxing History, hosts Christine Hopkins and Jodi Wright-Gidley share a rare fire bucket from the early 1900s held in the Galveston County Museum's collection. They are joined by James Anderson, author of 'Galveston Burning: A History of the Fire Department and Major Conflagrations,' to discuss significant fires that reshaped Galveston, including the devastating 1885 fire. Anderson provides fascinating insights into early firefighting techniques, fire station history, and the importance of fire maps from the Sanborn Fire Insurance Company. The discussion highlights historic buildings lost to fire and the evolution of fire safety measures. The episode concludes with information about the museum's resources for historical research and visiting details. Theme Music: 🎼G COUNTY JAZZ, Shawn Schoellkopf ©️2024 00:00 Introduction to Unboxing History 00:28 This Month's Artifact: The Fire Bucket 02:06 Interview with James Anderson: Author of Galveston Burning 03:07 Firefighting Measures and Historical Fire Maps 07:52 Historic Fires and Their Impact on Galveston 13:57 Notable Buildings Lost to Fires 17:40 The Texas City Explosion of 1947 18:36 The Role and Decline of Fire Boats 19:32 Where to Find James Anderson's Book 21:50 Resources at the Galveston County Museum 23:14 Visiting the Galveston County Museum 23:58 Conclusion