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On March 4, 1949 the basement of the Woolworth Department Store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets in Charleston, West Virginia caught on fire. While fire fighters were on first floor of the scene, it collapsed into the basement, killing seven of the firemen.

Woolworth Department Store Fire Damage, Charleston, W. Va.

Identifier:
046989
Collection Number:
A&M 2523
Title:
Woolworth Department Store Fire Damage, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1949/03
Description:
On March 4, 1949 the basement of the Woolworth Department Store on the corner of Quarrier and Capitol Streets in Charleston, West Virginia caught on fire. While fire fighters were on first floor of the scene, it collapsed into the basement, killing seven of the firemen.
Acquisition Source:
Gravely Studios
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Medium:
film negative
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView