Kochersperger, caught fire from sparks, but for the heroic efforts of Mr. Originating in the coal bins under the kitchen and at first it seemed that the fire extinguishers would do the work but there was some difficulty in getting the water faucets to working and seeing that the fire was beyond control the guests were notified to run for their lives.Ī dozen extra policemen were called out, and they did excellent work. It was discovered by the bakers who were just going to work. The hotel was a wooden structure valued at $200,000 and was insured for about 40 per cent. Kochersperger caught from sparks and all were burning at the same time. At one time the blaze appeared to be under control but the wind shifted and it broke out anew and in less than three quarters of an hour the entire building was burned. When the blaze was discovered the night clerk rushed the help to each room notifying guests who made their way hurriedly to the streets. They all were saved without injury and many being able to gather up most of their belongings. There were 215 guests, who, at the time, were asleep. "On February 14, 1909, The Hotel Clarendon at Sea Breeze, Daytona, Florida, one of the largest hotels on the East Coast, together with ten cottages adjoining the house was totally destroyed by fire at 5:30 o'clock this morning. Since history has been well documented, we borrowed some to share. Ma & Pa Roadside Citrus Stands of FloridaPastĬross Creek Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Now & Then Fades & Historyīok Singing Towers - Lake Wales FloridaPast Petersburg Places Attractions and HistoryĪlligator Farms Fades & Images of FloridaPast Plant City Strawberry History Fades ImagesĬypress Gardens Now & Then Fades and Visions Tour of FloridaPast Captured by the Shutter Sumter County FloridaPast Then-n-Now Fade-Over-SnipsĬenter Hill - Sumter County Now & Then and In-Between
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