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.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

MISSOULA ROXY - 1994

Photo: City of Missoula

On Feb. 19, 1994, fire struck the 
Roxy Theater in Missoula, Montana, following the matinee. 

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Ruled as arson and unsolved to this day, rumors persisted, describing a sleazy underworld of nefarious characters and jealous lovers who had both been promised the theater" upon the owner's death, according to the Roxy's website.

Today, it is a community non-profit theater.

The Roxy was was built in 1937.

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