Gabriel, Francis, c. 1899, Photograph, B 2144
North corner of Hindley Street and King William Street, Adelaide. A dramatic scene showing a crowd which has gathered to watch a fire in the premises of Stump & Co.'s Photographic Studio. The horse drawn fire appliance of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade can just be seen above the heads of the crowd, and the Police Greys are in attendance. Firemen are climbing a ladder to the roof of the building. Businesses from left to right: The Exchange Hotel, The Gentleman's Boot Emporium, Isaac's Corner Tobacconist, John Steel, Watchmaker, Moss' Loan Bank, T.J. Hannam, Florists. A sign advises that Patey's Liliputian Opera Co. is performing at the Theatre Royal.