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October 17, 1966
Boots Hardware
store was found engulfed in flames by Enderby's fire department at
about 10:30 p.m., Monday, October 17, 1966. The fire was accidentally started while the
owner, Jim Boots, was renovating. He was burned about the face in his attempt to escape
the blaze. Enderby's fire department detained the fire from destroying the Pumphouse,
Station, and the bridge. Standby trucks were called from Armstrong-Spallumcheen fire
department, Sicamous, and Vernon.
The building was built in 1890 by Harvey and Dobson. Over the years the building changed
hands to become known as Polson Mercantile, Farmers Exchange, E.H. Coulter's Store, and by
spring of 1966 became Mr. Boots' acquired business. The amount lost from the fire was
estimated at $35,000, which was only partially covered by insurance.
Bernadette Donovan
ALF School 1989