1916 - This morning at eight o’clock fire was discovered in the Lucas Iron Works building, North Market Street. Smoke was seen pouring from the building. The alarm was given promptly but before assistance could arrive almost the entire building was in flames. The rapid spread of the blaze to all parts of the building is attributed to the fact that the contents, consisting largely of motor power machinery, which was on hand for repair, contained considerable oil of various kinds, which caused quick combustion.