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The ugly side of rivers. This one caught fire.

The ugly side of rivers. This one caught fire.

http://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/63
http://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/63
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  1. Margaret Siemers (Siemers Rafter Room)August 10, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    This was what started the cleanup of rivers and waterways in the USA. A burning river was more common then you may think as Industries had been dumping directly into them for decades. I for one am happy it changed.

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  2. Oshi ShikigamiAugust 10, 2016 at 9:07 PM

    In 1969 the river Rouge, in the Detroit area, caught on fire, and burned for several days, threatening the Ford factory located nearby. (Also noted for the contamination which burned.)

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