Large fire at Duke Street facility
The 16 January 1905 edition of the Globe details a “serious” fire at the Fensom Elevator Works’ Duke Street facilities that did between $20,000 and $25,000 in damage. The fire, which started in the site’s woodworking building, destroyed said 50×80 foot structure. About 25 or 30 men were expected to lose their jobs as a result of the fire.
Sources:
- Article – The Globe, 16 January 1905