Lieut. Hans Lehrke of the Nelson Fire Department lived in the Strathcona Hotel. He moved out in January, but four months later, on May 27, 1955, he was a volunteer firefighter battling to save lives as one of the most prominent hotels in Nelson burned to the ground.
This exhibit will tell the story of this fire and many others that have changed lives and transformed our community over the decades. It will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the fire hall on Ward St. in Nelson, and look at changes in firefighting methods and equipment
