Fire Buffs promote the general welfare of the fire and rescue service and protect its heritage and history. Famous Fire Buffs through the years include New York Fire Surgeon Harry Archer, Boston Pops Conductor Arthur Fiedler, New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia and - legend has it - President George Washington.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ODD FELLOWS, COLUMBUS, OHIO

Photo: Courtesy of the estate of Henry Frank Moler
Five members of the Columbus (Ohio) Fire Division died Feb. 19, 1936 when a wall collapsed at a fire at the Odd Fellows Temple - one of the largest losses of firefighters in Ohio history. The fire apparently started at the furnace. The building was located on the corner of High and Rich streets.

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