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1947 American inventor demonstrates portable fire escape device
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April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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0:34Now PlayingDate: 20th January 1947
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
USA: Georgia: Atlanta:
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FIRE ESCAPES (ladders) demonstration of portable fire escape held in Atlanta
PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPE Demonstration held in Atlanta, scene of recent fire
Inventions; Safety Devices
Firefighting, inventions, pulley, braking, rapelling
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