The Steam Gauge and Lantern Works Fire occurred on November 9th, 1888 when a horrific fire ripped through the Steam Gauge and Lantern Works in the High Falls area of Rochester. The fire claimed 35 lives. Of the 35 killed, 6 were burnt beyond recognition. These six were buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery. A monument remembering their lives and the lives of all 35 men lost that night serves as their grave marker.
After the fire, the company relocated to Syracuse and the Gorsline Building was built on the old foot print of the Steam Gauge and Lantern Works.
John Van Korff, a 45 year old engineer at the Works, was arrested and charged with arson on November 14th. 1
Notes and References
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NY Times Article of November 10th, 1888 - free PDF with extensive details, names of injured, etc.
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SG & L Entries on LibraryWeb.org
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- photos of the SG & L lanterns and logo.
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Google Books Search - Steam Gauge & Lantern Works Fire Chapter in Ghost Walk, Chilling Tales From Rochester's Past by Cindy Boyer.
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Gorsline Building on Rochester Images
