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Locarion 1928 map Through the years, the Hotel Vendome maintained its popularity as a function facility for wedding receptions, proms, parties and social gatherings, as well as a hotel. Guests greatly valued is blend of Parisian elegance, stately decor and location fronting the Commonwealth...

The Hotel Vendome Fire and Collapse JUNE 17, 1972 160 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, BACK BAY This page tells the tragic story of the Hotel Vendome Fire & Collapse, which occurred during the mid to late-afternoon hours of Saturday, June 17, 1972. As the fire in the upper floors of the former 7-story...

No one gets paid for helping at a job or emergency when off-duty, even though it always has been done, is done, and probably always will be done - no matter where the incident is - in your own neighborhood or while on vacation somewhere else. One Backdraft movie quote is pretty accurate "A...

RIP. Prayers for family and friends.

Yes. L84 had a tower ladder. So did L76 and L82, so all South Shore SI had tower ladders for several years. No rearmount assigned or close-by for structure fires.

L 153 would be right on top of L169. Both about same response time.

RIP Never forget.

Comment right on target. Prayers for deceased FF and injured. Investigations will follow. A tragedy.

Very sad. Prayers for family and friends.

Thanks. Great pics and descriptions.

RIP.

RIP. Never forget.

E 266 and BN 47 also operated at times from that firehouse.