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Sierra Tavern Fire of August 25, 1922

image not foundDescription: 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".
Photographer/artist: Date taken: 1922 Photo location: Sierra Tavern
Type: photo Subject: Sierra Tavern Fire County:
Source: TDHS CollectionReferences: Contributor:
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.
Rights: YesIdentifier: CUP0007Serial Number: 1857
Donation: Cupples (CUP) collection (#27)