Town Fire 1919 - Alberton, Prince Edward Island
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The Town Fire 1919 mural is located on Pridham’s V&S Department Store at 490 Main Street. There are two panels attached to the building.
Waymark Code: WMPP1P
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 09/29/2015
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The 1919 Town Fire occurred in March, 1919. It was the greatest disaster to hit Alberton's business district. The fire was reported to have started in Ed McRae's hall at 3:30 in the morning. Soon bucket brigades were formed between the fire and nearby pumps. The attempts of the brigade were unfortunately futile. The fire soon spread northward, southward and across the street consuming large parts of the business district.
The fire would have spread further had a quick thinking and acting crew not have torn down a building in the fire's path to create a fire break. By the time the fire was out, $87,000 in damage had been done and there was only one large business still standing.
This is one of 16 murals located on the streets of Alberton. The mural was sponsored by Alberton Business Assoc. Mural Committee
City: Alberton
Location Name: Pridham’s V&S Department Store
Artist: Nan Ferrier
Date: 2000
Media: Painted
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