Equitable Life Insurance Society Building Fire New York, NY
January 9, 1912
An early morning fire occurred on January 9, 1912, at the Equitable Life Insurance Society Building, 120 Broadway, New York, New York. The fire started in the basement and spread through the elevator shaft to other areas of the multistory building. The building burned for more than 36 hours and was a total loss. Six people died, including a chief fire officer. Subfreezing temperatures and water transformed the scene into gigantic ice sculptures. |