Craig House Department: Precautions Against Fire, c. 1894

Item

Identifier: LHB7/15/14

Scope and Contents

"Craig House Department - Precautions Against Fire, with Rules and Regulations Relative Thereto". Contains information regarding the pipes and appliances for water in the event of a fire at the Hospital buildings. It outlines instructions and procedures to follow. On the reverse is a plan of the Hospital buildings with the position of hydrants.

Dates

Creation: c. 1894

Creator

From the Fonds: Clouston, Thomas Smith, Sir, 1840-1915 (Knight | Scottish asylum physician and psychiatrist) (Person)
From the Fonds: Skae, David, 1814-1873 (Scottish physician) (Person)
From the Fonds: Mackinnon, William, Dr (Person)

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