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It’s certainly strange how many fires destroyed multiple cities across the U.S in that time period, not to mention the relation to world fairs. It always bugged

It’s certainly strange how many fires destroyed multiple cities across the U.S in that time period, not to mention the relation to world fairs. It always bugged me!

chrisco255 3y ago
Why is it strange when everything was built out of wood, and indoor fire suppression systems didn't exist? Oh and everything was lit with candles and lanterns.
- lostlogin 3y ago
  Everything is built of wood here in New Zealand and always has been. We have plenty of earthquakes too, but I’m not aware of massive fires like San Francisco suffered. The risk of massive spreading fire seems likely to relate of building density.
  - chrisco255 3y ago
    When is the last time a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand? What was the population of New Zealand's largest city in 1906? San Fran was at about 400K and the city was dense due to its geography.
    - lostlogin 3y ago
      That’s my point - I think fire is a density thing and there is a lot of it in most buildings. We have had some earthquakes of greater magnitude than 7.9, and some with truely massive ground movement relative to their magnitude. Napier earthquake (7.8) would be the closest in time and magnitude, but the population was tiny (<20k) in comparison to San Fransisco so building density was much lower. We have had some very bad ones, but the low population has been helpful but some cities (like Christchurch) have been hit very hard. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931_Hawke%27s_Bay_earthquake https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931_Hawke%27s_Bay_earthquak... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Zealand https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Z...
blincoln 3y ago
I think the connection is that US cities were growing rapidly at that time, but built without modern safety practices.
therein 3y ago
I am glad you're pointing at what you're pointing at. For the uninitiated, I'd say it is a journey you should take on your own, arriving at your conclusions yourself. It is too out of this world otherwise, certainly to compile here in a comment. A rabbit hole that may take you to places you do not expect.
- _a_a_a_ 3y ago
  I really don't understand what you're saying, can you explain a little please
  - ycombinete 3y ago
    There appear to be some conspiracy theories around the world fairs: https://www.reddit.com/r/CulturalLayer/comments/85a0ck/the_world_fairs_were_used_as_an_excuse_to/ https://www.reddit.com/r/CulturalLayer/comments/85a0ck/the_w...
    - civilitty 3y ago
      So that’s what happened to all the fun conspiracy theories after r/conspiracy went full right wing! > The above picture is called the Palace of Fine arts constructed in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. If the official history is to be believed then why does this period painting from the early 1900s show the structure already heavily weathered as it is covered in moss and vines. If the building was built when they said it was then it should have looked brand new, instead it looks ancient. That’s just so wholesome and fun. No mention of Q or pedos or anything.
      - 65a 3y ago
        The Palace of Fine Arts was entirely reconstructed in 1962 out of more durable materials, and was always intended to look like a cool ruin. I still don't think it's healthy to spread misinformation (not you, this so called rabbit hole post) even if apparently "benign". Sources can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fine_Arts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fine_Arts
rightbyte 3y ago
Some traveling arsonist went to the fairs, or what?

It’s certainly strange how many fires destroyed multiple cities across the U.S in that time period, not to mention the relation to world fairs. It always bugged me!

chrisco255 3y ago

Why is it strange when everything was built out of wood, and indoor fire suppression systems didn't exist? Oh and everything was lit with candles and lanterns.

lostlogin 3y ago
Everything is built of wood here in New Zealand and always has been. We have plenty of earthquakes too, but I’m not aware of massive fires like San Francisco suffered. The risk of massive spreading fire seems likely to relate of building density.
- chrisco255 3y ago
  When is the last time a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand? What was the population of New Zealand's largest city in 1906? San Fran was at about 400K and the city was dense due to its geography.
  - lostlogin 3y ago
    That’s my point - I think fire is a density thing and there is a lot of it in most buildings. We have had some earthquakes of greater magnitude than 7.9, and some with truely massive ground movement relative to their magnitude. Napier earthquake (7.8) would be the closest in time and magnitude, but the population was tiny (<20k) in comparison to San Fransisco so building density was much lower. We have had some very bad ones, but the low population has been helpful but some cities (like Christchurch) have been hit very hard. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931_Hawke%27s_Bay_earthquake https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1931_Hawke%27s_Bay_earthquak... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Zealand https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_earthquakes_in_New_Z...

blincoln 3y ago

I think the connection is that US cities were growing rapidly at that time, but built without modern safety practices.

therein 3y ago

I am glad you're pointing at what you're pointing at. For the uninitiated, I'd say it is a journey you should take on your own, arriving at your conclusions yourself. It is too out of this world otherwise, certainly to compile here in a comment. A rabbit hole that may take you to places you do not expect.

_a_a_a_ 3y ago
I really don't understand what you're saying, can you explain a little please
- ycombinete 3y ago
  There appear to be some conspiracy theories around the world fairs: https://www.reddit.com/r/CulturalLayer/comments/85a0ck/the_world_fairs_were_used_as_an_excuse_to/ https://www.reddit.com/r/CulturalLayer/comments/85a0ck/the_w...
  - civilitty 3y ago
    So that’s what happened to all the fun conspiracy theories after r/conspiracy went full right wing! > The above picture is called the Palace of Fine arts constructed in 1915 for the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. If the official history is to be believed then why does this period painting from the early 1900s show the structure already heavily weathered as it is covered in moss and vines. If the building was built when they said it was then it should have looked brand new, instead it looks ancient. That’s just so wholesome and fun. No mention of Q or pedos or anything.
    - 65a 3y ago
      The Palace of Fine Arts was entirely reconstructed in 1962 out of more durable materials, and was always intended to look like a cool ruin. I still don't think it's healthy to spread misinformation (not you, this so called rabbit hole post) even if apparently "benign". Sources can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fine_Arts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Fine_Arts

rightbyte 3y ago

Some traveling arsonist went to the fairs, or what?