Ruins of the Courthouse Tower after fire

Ruins of the tower

Ruins of the tower

Name/Title

Ruins of the Courthouse Tower after fire

Entry/Object ID

2014.7.25

Description

Photo shows the damage done to the tower structure of the courthouse after the 1934 fire. According to the Vidette-Messenger, flames rose some 175 feet in the air from the tower after firefighters were unable to get control of the fire. Significant structural damage is visible in the photo as well as blackened and burned out windows. Above the tower structure, an "X" in ink has been placed on the front of the photo and the bottom is labeled "The Bell ruins." On the back, the date is given.

Acquisition

Accession

2014.7

Source or Donor

Worden, Charles "Chuck" L

Acquisition Method

Gift