John Gibson , December 27th, 1886
On Monday, December 27th, 1886 at 11:00 AM, an alarm was struck on Box 223, 7th & Chestnut Streets for a fire at Temple Theater, located at 717-19-21 Chestnut Street, a three-story granite building.
A second alarm was struck at 11:30 AM. Fire spread to six other buildings on Chestnut Street, one building on 7th Street, and seven additional buildings on Jayne Street.
Hoseman John Gibson of Engine 4, and Ladderman John Johnson of Truck “B” were both killed after becoming trapped beneath falling walls.
The cause of this fire was recorded as “electric light” and the fire loss amounted to $250,139.
John Gibson , December 27th, 1886
On Monday, December 27th, 1886 at 11:00 AM, an alarm was struck on Box 223, 7th & Chestnut Streets for a fire at Temple Theater, located at 717-19-21 Chestnut Street, a three-story granite building.
A second alarm was struck at 11:30 AM. Fire spread to six other buildings on Chestnut Street, one building on 7th Street, and seven additional buildings on Jayne Street.
Hoseman John Gibson of Engine 4, and Ladderman John Johnson of Truck “B” were both killed after becoming trapped beneath falling walls.
The cause of this fire was recorded as “electric light” and the fire loss amounted to $250,139.
Career History
Appointed Hoseman Engine 4 September 1st, 1881