Donner Garage fire, most probably August 25, 1922. Fire also destroyed Sierra Tavern and 2 residences.
Description: Donner Garage fire
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Date taken: 1922
Photo location: Downtown Truckee
Type: photo
Subject: Donner Garage fire
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Source: TDHS Collection
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Notes: Original image is 4.5 MB.
Fire apparently started by a short circuit in Donner Garage's battery room, destroyed 23 autos, the Sierra Tavern, and residences of Mrs. M. S. Rutherford and O.B. Wergland. Sierra Tavern had 100 rooms and was built in 1915. See Also BKT0022
