Old City Club "The Five Spot" Destroyed in Fire

At about 9:30 AM Saturday, a fire erupted in The Five Spot, an Old City restaurant and dance club located just off Market Street between 2nd and 3rd. By the time the Philadelphia Fire Department had the blaze under control about two hours later, the fire had caused enough damage to collapse floors, walls, and the roof. Much of the building will have to be demolished.

Luckily, no injuries have been reported, although eight nearby residents were forced to relocate.

Photo courtesy of Joe Minardi.