1944

Liondale Fire (Rockaway Record 1944)

Rare photo of the great Liondale fire March 9, 1944. The fire ignited highly combustible war relief materials, stored in the old factory while leased by the US Treasury.

Links to stories about residents who took part in the effort to put out the fire:
Rockaway Record 3-9-1944 edition: "20 Fire Depts Fight Large Blaze"
http://tinyurl.com/ht9rdw8
excerpt from RBFD 50th anniversary booklet, 1947:
http://tinyurl.com/gwmemo5

Credits:
Thomas Slockbower
Rockaway Borough Historical Committee