Record #:

14306

Author(s):

Dean, Earl

Abstract:

Winston-Salem was settled by a German group known as the Moravians. In this article, the group's fire prevention methods are discussed. The meticulous Moravians kept detailed records on fire control and notes on any destruction to land and homestead as far back as 1775.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 16 Issue 30, Dec 1948, p8, 18, il

Subject(s):

Moravians--Fire prevention