Leo Maestri's Store, Burned, 1909 April

Photograph

-

Tontitown Historical Museum

The image shows the remnants of a brick structure severely damaged by a fire, with portions of the walls standing while large sections are collapsed into rubble on the ground. The building facade reveals burnt edges, and an old sign is still visible on the intact section of brickwork, providing a poignant reminder of its past function. The foreground features handwritten text, "Our Tontitown Store after fire-"

The image shows the remnants of a brick structure severely damaged by a fire, with portions of the walls standing while large sections are collapsed into rubble on the ground. The building facade reveals burnt edges, and an old sign is still visible on the intact section of brickwork, providing a poignant reminder of its past function. The foreground features handwritten text, "Our Tontitown Store after fire-"

Name/Title

Leo Maestri's Store, Burned, 1909 April

Entry/Object ID

FIC-2025-1-11

Description

The image shows the remnants of a brick structure severely damaged by a fire, with portions of the walls standing while large sections are collapsed into rubble on the ground. The building facade reveals burnt edges, and an old sign is still visible on the intact section of brickwork, providing a poignant reminder of its past function. The foreground features handwritten text, "Our Tontitown Store after fire-"

Collection

PHOTOGRAPHS

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Our Tontitown Store after fire-

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Business

Leo Maestri Store (1907 - ca. 1913)

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Update Date

August 13, 2026