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Anyone remember the E. Kirby Smith Dormitory Fire back in 1971?
Posted on 9/9/16 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 1:59 pm
Does anyone remember the fire which broke out in the bank of elevators at E. K. Smith dormitory, at the end of the fall semester in December, 1971?
I remember it being a pretty terrifying event. I was on the 6th floor of the highrise dormitory. Smoke was billowing out in all the rooms and everybody had to evacuate the building via the stairwells, at about 1:45 AM!
Fortunately there were no injuries that I was aware of. I remember final exams being held that morning; being so rudely awakened at such an ungodly hour made it impossible to focus on courses.
The fire was deliberately set, but why? It seemed like nothing more than an end of semester prank, but the potential for mayhem and even loss of life was great.
I don't remember if the perpetrator(s) were ever caught.
I remember it being a pretty terrifying event. I was on the 6th floor of the highrise dormitory. Smoke was billowing out in all the rooms and everybody had to evacuate the building via the stairwells, at about 1:45 AM!
Fortunately there were no injuries that I was aware of. I remember final exams being held that morning; being so rudely awakened at such an ungodly hour made it impossible to focus on courses.
The fire was deliberately set, but why? It seemed like nothing more than an end of semester prank, but the potential for mayhem and even loss of life was great.
I don't remember if the perpetrator(s) were ever caught.
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 2:24 pm
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Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:01 pm to tarzana
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I remember it being a pretty terrifying event. I was on the 6th floor of the highrise dormitory. Smoke was billowing out in all the rooms and everybody had to evacuate the building via the stairwells, at about 1:45 AM!
frick, you are old. and that is coming from someone who is old.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:02 pm to tarzana
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1971
g'pa, is that you?
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:04 pm to tarzana
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fall semester in December, 1971
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The fire was deliberately set, but why?
Talk about a cold case. We had fire alarms pulled every finals week and extinguishers sprayed all down the stairwell to the whore door. Still love that term.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:04 pm to tarzana
In the late 90's we would have put that fire out with our piss.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:04 pm to djangochained
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g'pa, is that you?
Maybe
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:08 pm to tarzana
I remember when the electricity went out and I had to walk down five flights of stairs in pitch black darkness. That sucked worse than seeing a big turd in the middle of the elevator.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:10 pm to tarzana
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Does anyone remember the fire which broke out in the bank of elevators at E. K. Smith dormitory, at the end of the fall semester in December, 1971?
Nope, sure don't.
Was it sad when the dinosaurs all went extinct?
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:14 pm to tarzana
I didn't even know Kirby Smith dorm was built that long ago.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:15 pm to Brosef Stalin
In '98-99 the elevator was out frequently. I loved my 10 flight trip upstairs in 90 degree weather. Luckily, I had a shite ton of beer to refresh with. 
This post was edited on 9/9/16 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:18 pm to tarzana
Kirby Smith was a confederate general. I can't believe somebody hasn't raised a stink about that.
Not to mention Raphael Semmes avenue in front of the Union, and several other place names around campus.
Not to mention Raphael Semmes avenue in front of the Union, and several other place names around campus.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:20 pm to Scooba
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whore door
That brings back some memories. Glad I got to experience a year in Kirby.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:22 pm to Jim Rockford
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Kirby Smith was a confederate general. I can't believe somebody hasn't raised a stink about that.
Not to mention Raphael Semmes avenue in front of the Union, and several other place names around campus.
Way to go a-hole
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:38 pm to LNCHBOX
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Glad I got to experience a year in Kirby.
That's the longest I recommend anyone spend there.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:40 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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Way to go a-hole
I know right, Now the SOB that is downvoting every post will bring it up at the next board meeting.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:41 pm to Jim Rockford
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Kirby Smith was a confederate general. I can't believe somebody hasn't raised a stink about that.
Not to mention Raphael Semmes avenue in front of the Union, and several other place names around campus.
Dude.
First fricking rule.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:41 pm to LSUBoo
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Was it sad when the dinosaurs all went extinct?
it was sad when the Bengal closed, and all of the other Highland Road joints, for that matter
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:43 pm to 777Tiger
kirby smith is actually a for profit prison.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:43 pm to tarzana
1971? No wonder you're a democrat, you need your social security and upper denture plate paid for by Medicare.
Posted on 9/9/16 at 2:44 pm to Chad504boy
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