The Great Fire of 1921

 

The Great Fire of 1921 was a landmark event in the history of Aylmer. Thus, as reported by the author and co-founder of the Aylmer Heritage Association Diane Aldred:

 

 

« Hot ashes thrown into dry grass in the early afternoon of August 10, 1921, are said to have ignited the fire which started beside Holt's livery stables located on south side of Main Street just east of Bancroft. Fanned by a wind which increased in strength as the fire grew, the flames were driven in a northeasterly direction through the heart of town, cutting a swath of destruction two blocks wide and almost a mile long. Loss of personal property totalled $ 750,000 » - Read more: Aylmer Quebec Its Heritage, son patrimoine p. 196 available througn the online store.