Description: August 25, 1922 fire destroyed original Sierra Tavern, photo is aftermath of fire. Very good newspaper article in Grass Valley's paper, The Union, August 26, 1922 titled "$170,000 Hotel Guests Flee Flames in Scant Attire".
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Date taken: 1922
Photo location: Sierra Tavern
Type: photo
Subject: Sierra Tavern Fire
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Source: TDHS Collection
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Notes: Original image is 1.3 MB. HCS 4/7/2021; 11/24/2024. 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.