Talking about #ArchivesHorrorStories, we should probably mention the 1986 Central Library
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Talking about #ArchivesHorrorStories, we should probably mention the 1986 Central Library
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400,000 volumes were destroyed.pic.twitter.com/0y2rRuHyiW
And the water used to put out the fire caused its own problems.pic.twitter.com/hyQvmfYCIp
But it's not all bad news in this #ArchivesHorrorStories thread.
The community came together.pic.twitter.com/EckmSSFxKX
Water damaged books were preserved.pic.twitter.com/MCysdWPO7o
Freeze drying was used to prevent mold andpic.twitter.com/zyMbcDUuCk
some books were damaged but still usable.pic.twitter.com/CIOIaef1Y3
In 1993 the Central Library reopened with Barney in attendance.pic.twitter.com/NL70F4XuCG
And two years ago a new volume was added to the collection, closing the circle on our #ArchivesHorrorStoriespic.twitter.com/cjc9Tcsqhy
We're not crying. There's just something in our eyes. Kudos to all of the people behind this comeback! #ArchivesHorrorStories
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