Fire Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Mount Vernon Historic Preservation Commission

Wolfe Block Fire

Earliest picture as the fire becomes evident, roof flames. Date @1975

Fire begins at west end of the Wolfe Block and spreads east. fighting to save … Read more …

Fire beginning – will burn entire 200 block of west 1st St. Clear view of … Read more …

Fire continues to spread in early evening; consuming east end of the structure. Date @1975

Fire of Feb 1975 destroyed five small shops in 200 block of west First street.City … Read more …

Fire reaches the entire building (east end) Businesses: Chez Rolan, Strand Theater, American Legion and … Read more …

Fire Station (First Street West) about the time of the Wolfe Block Fire Date @1980’s

Examining the remains of the former STRAND Movie House. Date @1975

Good view of the Wolfe Block before the fire; White building was a total loss. … Read more …

Hanging hose to dry in 1960s fire station.

Night Watch after the great burn Date @1975

Night work — firemen clearing debris from hoses as building remains cool down Date @1975