Fire behind John's Restaurant
Photograph
Photograph of a crowd, circa 1950s, gathering to watch a building fire. Smoke fill the gap west of the brick building at 125 Mason Street. Text written on the print indicates the event is a "Fire back of old Johns restaurant" and on of the witnesses is named "Schock."
1989.01.123
Print, photograph
Schock, William H. 1933-2011125 Mason/Laughing Glass/Port O' Call/Davis' Chicken As U Like ItMarro's/Corner Grill
Site looks to be the partial alley between Marro's at 147 Water St. and Laughing Glass at 125 Mason. John Ball’s Restaurant was located at 115 Butler Street. "Schock" likely refers to Dr. William H. Schock.
Fires and fire departments
Winthers, Sally
1989.01
Found in Collection
5 in
7 in
031 A+B+C+D Photo Files
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