Force's Greenhouse fire aftermath

Photograph

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

89-1-85 Greenhouse Fire.jpg 1.3MB: Note misidentifies the month as June. Fire at Force's Greenhouse, 3 a.m. Monday Morning - January 3, '49 Still a mess on the site in 1991 but it looks like someone might be cleaning it up.
89-1-85 Greenhouse Fire.jpg 1.3MB

Note misidentifies the month as June. Fire at Force's Greenhouse, 3 a.m. Monday Morning - January 3, '49 Still a mess on the site in 1991 but it looks like someone might be cleaning it up.

Name/Title

Force's Greenhouse fire aftermath

Entry/Object ID

1989.01.85

Description

Photo of three men in heavy clothing inspecting the charred and smoking remains of the Force's Florist greenhouse after a fire that occurred on January 3, 1949. Original accession number is 89-1-85.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Force's Florists

Context

The greenhouse was located on the north side of Clearbrook Drive, between Blue Star Hwy. and 65th.

Collection

Commercial businesses, 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

February 23, 2026

Update Date

February 23, 2026