Fire of 1927 - Alberton, Prince Edward Island
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Fire of 1927 mural depicts Alberton and the efforts of brave firefighters. This is the third town fire shown on murals throughout town. It is a wonder that the town survived after three major rebuilds.
Waymark Code: WMPP1W
Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date Posted: 09/29/2015
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There were two major fires that occurred in 1927, one on March 11 and the other on August 5. The March 11 fire originated in a blacksmith shop on Main Street located south of the Poplar Street intersection. The fire spread north to consume a meeting hall and southward to consume a private residence.
The August 5 fire started in a garage located behind a store. A bucket brigade was quickly formed but the fire quickly spread south to the adjacent Bank of Nova Scotia and northward to a building containing several small businesses. The fire also spread to the St. Peter's Anglican Church, completely destroying it. Though a strong effort was made to save it, the fire had caught in the spire and the church soon became heavily involved.
Because of this fire, and the other major fires of the preceding years, a decision was made by the Town Council to order better fire protection equipment for the Town.
In this mural two men can be seen carrying a piano. It was said that a piano was carried out of a burning home by just two men. Later that day when they went to move the piano, they found they were unable to lift it themselves. This was attributed to the sometimes superhuman strength one can have in an emergency.
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: Alberton Place
Artist: Nan Ferrier
Date: 2000
Media: Painted
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