While at work I came across a scene that drew my attention away from normal working activities. In downtown Piqua deep black smoke bellowed to the sky and I was compelled to investigate.
As I got closer I came to realize, as with the rest of the cities residence, that the old grain mill which once stood at least 3 stories high was burning in an intense blaze.
Since I arrived on the scene before law enforcement I was able to get close enough to blaze that I could enjoy the tremendous heat that it was emanating.
The Piqua Fire Department did a wonderful job in containing the fire, being so close to other buildings the main concern was preventing the fire from spreading.
The grain mill was gone in a matter of moments, all that was left was a pile of rubble where once stood for over 150 years a piece of Piqua history.
Many residence came out to pay homage to the disappearing landmark.
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You know as long as I have lived in this area and drove by that building I never really noticed it till it was gone. :(
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