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

Identifier:

046987

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.

Subjects:

Cities--Charleston.

Acquisition Source:

Gravely Studios

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

film negative

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView