Perry Knitting Co. Walkway--1978 Fire

A decade after the PKC had gone out of business, the challenge of how to deal with its former property and buildings was vexing. At least a few of them were rented by tenants, but in other cases they presented imminent hazards--an iconic smokestack was taken down in 1973--and two fires of suspicious origins burned down several buildings. (The one shown here proved to be a case of arson in order to collect insurance money.)

From the reverse side of the photograph: "Corner of Hope & Water. The main office building of the P.K., vacated by J.N. White Designs on June 1, 1977. After fire of Jan. 27, 1978. Herald Feb. 3, 1978."

Photograph

7 x 5 in.