Richwood is destroyed by fire, August 15, 1921I think what’s left of the house is the one they blew up to stop the fire.
Image 002 is the lodge building that used to be where the Mountaineer Mart and Chinese place is now. This building burned in about 46 I think.
Image 004 is taken about in front of the First Baptist church looking east on Walnut.    Where: Richwood fire of August 15, 1921
When: August 15, 1921
Photo submitted by: Paul Richard Greathouse
The fire was stopped at the brick and stone buildings of the city.
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