Warehouse at Gayner burned

[Trade Journal]

Publication: American Glass Review

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
vol. 45, no. 33, p. 16, col. 1

WAREHOUSE AT GAYNER GLASS

WORKS WAS PREY TO FLAMES

The warehouse of the Gayner Glass Works at Salem, N. J., a frame structure 300 by 150 feet, was destroyed by fire on May 8. Five firement were overcome while fighting the blaze which caused damage estimated at $50,000. John M. Gayner, vice president of the company and mayor of Salem, donned rubber coat and helmet and led the firefighters.

The greatest loss was in manufactured ware stored in the destroyed building. A large amount of containers had been packed and stored awaiting shipment. The origin of the fire was not determined.

Keywords:	Gayner Glass Works
Researcher notes:
Supplemental information:
Researcher:	Bob Stahr
Date completed:	August 13, 2007 by: Elton Gish;