Junior Mechanic Building after Fire

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This is a photograph of the aftermath of the fire that destroyed the Junior Mechanic Building (also known as the Whitney Building). The building was located on the corner of High Street and Main Street at the approximate coordinates 39.702939279259795, -75.11209735530396. The photos specifically show the damage to the Lutz Drugstore. A sign for Tailors Furriers is also seen in one of the photos.

The fire occurred on New Year's Eve in 1944. Resident George Armstrong witnessed the fire, and Glassboro's Fire Department attempted to extinguish the fire. This experience inspired George Armstrong to later join Glassboro's Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Armstrong shares his story of witnessing the Junior Mechanic Building fire in this oral history: View oral history.

Additional Information:
Whitney Building (Junior Mechanics Building)
Corner of Main Street and High Street
George Armstrong's Oral History

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