The Jasonville Story-The History Of Jasonville Indiana 1914 Fire Photos

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The Jasonville Story: Photos of 1914 Fire

Photo: New Union Lumber destroyed by fire

THE NEW UNION LUMBER COMPANY WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN 1913

It was reported that there were a number of mules, inside the building, that were burned so badly they had to be destroyed.

Image: Fire Beginning in Family Theatre in 1914

1914 FIRE

The 1914 fire began in the Family Theater, located just west of Meridian Street on Main Street, between the K of P building and the opera house.

Picture: K of P Hall and Opera House in massive flames

So intense was the heat from the tinderbox where the fire started that the buildings on each side (K. of P. Hall and the Opera House) were quickly a mass of flame.

This block was completely wiped out, destroying the following businesses:

K. of P. Hall, Shields and Mayfield Law Office, Ax and Fry Grocery, Opera House, Cary Harrel Barbershop, Irwin and Stark General Store, Ransom and Lacy Clothing, Ben H. Sink, Tailor Shop, Post Office, Carter Grocery Co., Greek Candy Kitchen, Will Elson Jewelry, Joe Gold Dry Goods, and the Peoples State Bank.