
Fire at Hastie's Hotel, c. 1909
Object type:Image
- Description
In the early morning of October 5, 1909, Hastie's Hotel (Feilding Hotel) caught fire for the second time in 5 years. Spreading quickly through the walls and ceiling, the blaze claimed the life of fireman Douglas Williamson. Other firemen were almost overcome with the smoke.
The photographer is unknown.
Identification
- Archive
- Buildings
- Date
- October 5, 1909
- Digitisation ID
- PHOTO BLG:ht7
Taxonomy
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