Here is a breakdown of damages and plans to re-open businesses: Goss Home Furnishing, John Goss estimates his loss at from $75,000 to $100,000 including stock. Continue reading
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A blaze causing damages estimated at $1.5 million destroyed seven businesses and three apartments on the Marion Public Square last night. It was the worst fire in Marion’s history. Continue reading
Firemen from Marion, Herrin, Johnston City and Carterville with Civil Defense personnel from Williamson County and Benton battled a stubborn fire in the Baker Building at Van Buren and West Main in Marion for three hours Thursday morning before bringing it under control. Continue reading
Bank of Marion is now using their new addition constructed due north of their facility on the lot formerly occupied by the Sally Shoppe and American Brokerage which were destroyed by fire.
(Extracted from local newspapers and compiled by Harry Boyd, posted at http://www.marionfire.us )
Fire of unknown origin leveled Bill and Pat’s Café located four miles east of Marion about 2:20 am Monday. Continue reading