PHOTOS: An overnight blaze has destroyed the Stinson House in Elba, a historic building that survived floods and a relocation effort over the last century before becoming the home to the city’s chamber of commerce.
The building, located on Putnam Street in the downtown area, caught fire around 11:30 p.m. Monday and despite the best efforts of multiple firefighters, is considered a total loss.
Chamber officials noted their appreciation for the multiple fire and police departments that responded to the blaze including those from Elba, Enterprise, Opp and New Brockton.
“We are sad to see such a prominent historical figure be ruined by a fire but, we are thankful there were no injuries and some material possessions can still be spared,” the Elba Fire Department later noted. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.