Lorne Hotel and Pub Fire in Comox BC
28 February 2011
Historic Lorne Hotel and Pub, Comox BC. Built 1878. Photo Credit: Bob_2006
Yet, another heritage building tragedy to report this morning, this time out of British Columbia. I just got an email from a friend that the historic landmark Lorne Hotel and Pub in Comox is on fire. This historic landmark was built by an American investor in 1878 and is one of British Columbia’s longest running hotels. It is a beautiful structure with many of it’s original interior features and is a supurb example of local, vernacular craftsmanship.
Let’s hope the fire isn’t too serious and this building can be saved. I’ll keep you up to date on developments with this story.
Such a beautiful building! So sad that it caught fire.
Yes, it was a lovely wood building. Made from heavy, thick beams and planks of Douglas Fir. It’s one of those places in Courtenay/Comox that everyone has been to, especially those stationed at nearby CFB Comox. It’s such a sad loss as this building had been so well maintained and cared for throughout its history.
Like many, I appreciate the history and beauty of the Lorne Hotel and I was shocked and saddened when I heard it was destroyed by fire. I have a number of unique photographs and further history of this fine establishment.