W. T. Grant fire
The W.T. Grant building ablaze, with the Thomas Building (grey) and the Merchants Bank Building (red) in the background. | |
| Date | November 5, 1973 |
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| Time | 12:47 pm |
| Location | 37 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°46′0″N 86°9′25″W / 39.76667°N 86.15694°W |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | Unknown |
| Property damage | ~$15 million (1973) |
The W. T. Grant fire was a major conflagration in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. It began in the early afternoon hours of November 5, 1973. It was one of the most extensive and costliest commercial fires in the city's history, totaling at around $15 million (1973) worth of damages, and affected 15 buildings and 84 individual businesses with the resulting fire or water damage.