Lake City, MI Courthouse Fire, Feb 1944
Posted October 9th, 2008 by Stu Beitler
FIRE DESTROYS OLD COURTHOUSE FOR MISSAUKEE.
Lake City, Mich., Feb. 18 -- (AP) -- The three-story Missaukee county court house, built in 1883, was destroyed by fire yesterday, with loss estimated at $35,000.
Valuable county records were spared from the flames as fireproof vaults remained intact. When the blaze was discovered about noon, documents outside the vaults were rushed inside to safety.
The jail and sheriff's residence, threatened by the fire, were left undamaged.
News - Palladium Benton Harbor Michigan 1944-02-18
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Was there a fire in Lake
Was there a fire in Lake City before 1944 that destroyed valuable county records?
Lake City Courthouse fire
I am going through my grandmother's photos and have another photo of this fire, further along. If you'd like I can scan it and email it to you.
Julie
(Charlotte, NC)
Hi Julie
I would appreciate that very much.
__________________I always try to add as many photos as I can
stubear0430@juno.com
thanks
Stu
Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!