Fires
Information about fires and the Richmond Fire Department in Richmond, VA during the Civil War

Written Accounts

1865-04-10, New York Times; incredible dispatches from Richmond describing the early days of Richmond’s occupation, Lincoln’s visit and the visits of other dignitaries.
1865-04-10, Richmond Whig; extensive list of property damage caused by the evacuation fire
1865-04-10, Richmond Whig; Manchester, undamaged by fire, is now connected to Richmond by a pontoon bridge
1865-04-10, Richmond Whig; thoroughfares have been cleared through the streets
1865-04-10, Rutland [VT] Herald; correspondent from the 9th Vermont describes entry into fallen Richmond; notes that they were the first into Richmond
1865-04-12, New York Herald, dispatches from Richmond detailing Lincoln’s plan for the Virginia Legislature, current conditions, and the damage from the evacuation fire,
1865-04-12, Richmond Whig; description of public losses in the fire; ie: bridges, etc
1865-04-12, Richmond Whig; Tredegar Iron Works remain intact because workers helped extinguish fires
1865-04-12, Richmond Whig; work continues to clear the streets of rubble
1865-04-13, New York Herald; excellent letter from Richmond describing the Federal occupation of Richmond, mentions Tredegar, former slaves, Rocketts, former rebel hospitals (Chimborazo, Jackson, Stuart)

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