Fire behind John's Restaurant

Photograph

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

89-1-123 John_s Restaurant Fire.jpg 3.1MB: Fire back of old John's Restaurant - possibly related to the John Ball diner
89-1-123 John_s Restaurant Fire.jpg 3.1MB

Fire back of old John's Restaurant - possibly related to the John Ball diner

Name/Title

Fire behind John's Restaurant

Entry/Object ID

1989.01.123

Description

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."

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Schock, William H. 1933-2011, 125 Mason/Laughing Glass/Port O' Call/Davis' Chicken As U Like It, 147 Water/Marro's/Corner Grill

Context

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.

Collection

Fires and fire departments

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

1989.01

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

7 in

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

Create Date

May 7, 2026

Update Date

May 7, 2026