Record #:

17649

Author(s):

Stick, David

Abstract:

On September 11, 1939, a fire broke out in one of the waterfront docks behind Manteo's business district, destroying sixteen businesses and one large dwelling. The loss was estimated at $200,000, and because the buildings were wooden frame, the insurance covered only ten percent. Manteo is rebuilding, and in place of the old wooden structures, modern, brick buildings are rising.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 7 Issue 32, Jan 1940, p7, 16, il

Subject(s):

Fires--Manteo