Spread of fire stopped, University Hall spared         

[JUNE 13, 2006]  The city of Lincoln Fire Department was called out at 5:42 p.m. on Sunday for a fire at Lincoln College's oldest building, University Hall. The source of the fire was from an electrical outlet on the first floor.

Quick action on the part of the firefighters spared the spread of the fire in the historic 1865 structure. "Our entry team did a good job knocking it down so it did not go anywhere," fire inspector Tim Aper said. They were able to keep it contained to the foyer area outside the restroom.

Lincoln Rural Fire Department sent out an engine and nine men, and Atlanta Fire Department sent an engine and six men to assist. The city also had all off-duty firemen at the scene.

Lincoln College's University Hall was featured as the official city of Lincoln ornament in 2004 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The landmark structure is the only original building on campus. It houses the president's office, teachers' offices and classrooms. The college radio station is in the basement below where the fire broke out.

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