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.

Monday, September 23, 2019

INTER-OCEAN HOTEL - 1916


On Dec. 17, 1916, a fire at the downtown Inter-Ocean Hotel in Cheyenne, Wyoming, killed a family of six and destroyed the building.

The father was electrocuted after falling on a power line. His wife and the couple's four sons suffocated.

Following account was published in the Casper Star-Tribune: 


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