Kokomo Indiana Greentown Glass Factory Fire Disaster 1913 Real Photo Postcard

The image documents the devastating aftermath of a significant industrial fire, likely captured in the early 20th century, approximately between 1900 and 1920. The remnants of a large brick factory building, characterized by multiple prominent smokestacks, indicate a substantial manufacturing operation. Such conflagrations were a grim, albeit frequent, aspect of rapid industrialization during this period, often caused by highly flammable materials, antiquated machinery, and insufficient safety protocols prevalent in burgeoning industries.