Doubtless like many others who heard this sad news early Saturday evening, I have extremely fond memories of the Hobart Myer store in the 70’s and 80’s, of clothes, books, records and all that stuff that deeply imprints upon you when growing up. Down in the basement, if you put an ear to the wall, you could hear the Hobart Rivulet barely encased behind the bricks.
With the old buildings rabbit warren-like construction, two shopping arcades at either end and the Cat & Fiddle Arcade in the middle, sadly, it’s not surprising when the building caught fire it literally went like a train. More here via The Mercury. Hope there’s news soon that either Myers (nationally) or the state government steps in to help employees and businesses affected in this huge blaze.
Flickr image (click to enlarge) originally uploaded by patrick@42south
Updates:
- ABC Tasmania: Photos of Hobart Myer fire
- ABC Online: Hobart’s heart expected to open up tomorrow
- ABC Online: Myer demolition halted
- The Age: Devastating Myer fire leaves Hobart reeling
