Mt. Airy landmark destroyed by fire
Historic house designed by noted architect
by Walter Fox

The Garrett-Dunn House, a historic landmark at Germantown and Mt. Pleasant avenues in Mt. Airy, was destroyed in a spectacular two-alarm fire Sunday that showered large pieces of charred debris over an area of several blocks.

Within minutes of the first report at 11:45 a.m., the building was engulfed in flames, sending up a plume of black smoke that could be seen throughout Mt. Airy. The fire was declared under control at 12:24 p.m.

As the Local went to press, the cause of the fire was still under investigation by the Fire Commissioner’s office.

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Firefighters connect hose lines as fire engulfs the historic Garrett-Dunn house at 7048 Germantown Ave. in Mt. Airy.
The house, built in the 1850s, was designed by the noted 19th century architect Thomas U.  Walter, who also designed the dome and the Senate and House wings of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Photo by Walter Fox)


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