PLACE OR TIME: That time there was a fire at a school

Chris and Travis talk about the tragic fire at St. Francis School that claimed the lives of the 12 girls. They also discuss one of the heroic figures of the tragedy, Sister Theotima Detroyer. Be sure and reference our blog at http://www.wildquincy.com for many images that will help provide additional context to this episode.

 

Special Thanks to

Quincy Public Library : Quincy Historic Newspaper Archive...Quincy and Adams County Historical Photo Archive

The School Sisters of Notre Dame and SSND Archivist Michele Levandoski

St. Francis Church and School and Principal Lori Shepard

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