Nick Vouraxis Home and Pool Hall

Exhibit by Bob Leathers
In August of 1917, a fire broke out in Elmo during the early morning hours and five business buildings were burned to the ground. The only business buildings left intact were the Workingmen's Commercial Company and the "Shamrock" Saloon, owned by Thomas Mangan. The fire originated in the building occupied by Nick Vouraxis, which was used as a pool room. He and his wife lived on the second floor of the building and barely escaped with their lives.
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Nick Vouraxis Home and Pool Hall
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(Gert Milliken Collection from Gary Milliken)