Center of Phoenix Fire
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member PTCrazy
N 43° 13.757 W 076° 18.046
18T E 394371 N 4787098
This historical plaque is located near downtown Pheonix, N.Y.
Waymark Code: WM1X9W
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
Views: 47

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.
Marker Name: Center of PHEONIX FIRE September 23, 1916

Marker Type: City

Agency: Village of Pheonix

Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808

City/Town/Village Name: Pheonix

County: Oswego

Region: Thousand Islands - Seaway (Region 4)

Website: Not listed

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