Fox Theatre
157 Park Central Square,
Springfield,
MO
65806
157 Park Central Square,
Springfield,
MO
65806
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December 9th 1947 photo & description credit Springfield News-Leader.
Todays photos are of the fire that took place at The Electric/Fox Theater on December 9th 1947 ~ Now History Museum on the Square The fire started in a lean-to at the back of the building and it was thought that the fire was out. Later ushers inside the theater noticed sparks coming from the roof before it collapsed in flames. It was reopened as the Fox Theatre which closed as a movie house in 1982.
Photo 4) They fire is out time to go and inspect the damage through the side door off of Robberson Avenue.
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