FIRE DEPARTMENT

 

Alexis has an efficient fire department organized January 26, 1896, of which the officers are: J. I. Porter, chief; Wm. Robinson, foreman; Will Harkrader, assistant foreman; Oliver Perkins, secretary and treasurer. Tlie department has good fire apparatus.

 

FIRE!

Alexis has had several quite serious fires. One during the night of January 24, 1878, destroyed several buildings on the west side of Main street, and one May 8, 1879, took several more on the east side.

March 20, 1890, four business houses were destroyed. Most of the business houses now are brick structures, substantially, built, and giving an air of pride and prosperity to the street.

The plant of the Alexis Pottery Company was destroyed September 13, 1900, the village sustaining a serious and permanent loss.

The railroad station was struck by lightning the night of May 23, 1902, and totally destroyed.

 

Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois

Submitted by W. Caudell

 

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