On august 17th, 1944, around 1:30 p.m. a large fire broke out on the harbour grace waterfront. this fire proved to be the most devastating the town had ever suffered.
Photo of Post Office remains on Water Street after the fire.
Photo of couple walking east past remains from the fire on Water Street.
Photo of a home burning, belongings can be seen thrown outside in a large pile.
Conception Bay Museum 