Wheeler Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 The fire broke out on the roof of the three-story red-brick courthouse, which had been undergoing a $27 million renovation. Hose taps and sprinklers in the unoccupied building had been disconnected by workers. Old records had already been moved so were not destroyed... read more here... http://cms.firehouse.com/content/article/a...46&id=36306 Quote Link to comment
Homesteader Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 I saw this on tv. They were so lucky not to lose their genealogy records. I know the little town where my great grandparents were from had a serious flood a few months ago. I heard most of the records were in the basement. I haven't been there yet but it doesn't sound good. Quote Link to comment
logcabinmama Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 They were very lucky indeed, it could have been a lot worse. Quote Link to comment
Linda Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 these happening are another good reason for us to keep a family history record. Quote Link to comment
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