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1. Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 002460
Title:: Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: 1912

Caption on back reads, 'Fire in the ventilation system or fan house of the Gaston Mine, 1912. This mine was opened by James Otis Watson in 1874. Located at Watson and closed in 1925. It was located in what is now the present boundary of the friendly city of Fairmont.'

2. Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 002461
Title:: Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: 1912
Description:: Caption on back reads, 'Fire in the ventilation system or fan house of the Gaston Mine, 1912. This mine was opened by James Otis Watson in 1874. Located at Watson and closed in 1925. It was located in what is now the present boundary of the friendly city of Fairmont.'

3. Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 002463
Title:: Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: 1912

4. Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 002465
Title:: Fan House Fire at Gaston Mine in Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:: 1912