PHOENIX FIRE - PHOENIX, NY
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This describes the devastating fire that destroyed 80 buildings in the Village of Pheonix, New York back in 1916.
Waymark Code: WM22V6
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2007
Views: 97
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIRE AS STATED ON THE MEMORIAL PLAQUE:
Center of
PHOENIX FIRE
September 23, 1916
The blaze was started by sparks from a
generator in the Sinclair Chair Factory
on the industrial "island" between the Oswego
River and Oswego Canal. It soon spread to
the Duffy Silk Mill where the pumps for the
water system were located. Strong winds swept
embers across the canal to the downtown area
destroying 80 buildings from the river to
Main St., and from Lock St. to Culvert St. -
2/3 of the valuation. Downtown rebuilt 1918.
Type of Structure: Private Building
Fire Date: 09/23/1916
Structure status: Plaque
Cause of Fire:
Sparks from a power generator located in the Sinclair Chair Factory.
Documentation of the fire: [Web Link]
Other: Not listed
Construction Date: Not listed
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