19: Safe-Robbing
Episode 21 of the Historic Headlines podcast titled "19: Safe-Robbing" was published on August 16, 2018 and runs 129 minutes.
August 16, 2018 ·129m · Historic Headlines
Summary
Hugh reads articles about six safe robbery attempts in Syracuse during the 1860s, then does a broader survey of all safe robberies mentioned in Syracuse newspapers during the 1860s. Then he studies the advertising campaign of the Marvin safe company, and places fire-proof and burglar-proof safes in the context of the Civil War and Reconstruction. For notes and images of all articles and advertisements, see the companion blog.
Episode Description
Hugh reads articles about six safe robbery attempts in Syracuse during the 1860s, then does a broader survey of all safe robberies mentioned in Syracuse newspapers during the 1860s. Then he studies the advertising campaign of the Marvin safe company, and places fire-proof and burglar-proof safes in the context of the Civil War and Reconstruction. For notes and images of all articles and advertisements, see the companion blog.
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