Dale's Penthouse Fire 07/02/1967
Dale’s Penthouse was an upscale restaurant situated at the summit of the Walter Bragg Apartment Building, now known as Capital Towers. The establishment was distinguished by its ornate interior design and by a diverse menu intended to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Regular patrons included politicians, business leaders, and members of the social elite.
The restaurant was located on the eleventh floor of the apartment building and afforded expansive views across the rapidly developing city of Montgomery. An outdoor terrace with dining tables formed part of the venue and contributed significantly to the overall dining experience. Attendance at Dale’s Penthouse for social gatherings or evening entertainment was widely regarded as a distinctive and prestigious occasion.
The Walter Bragg Apartment Building itself was considered an architectural achievement of its era. Completed in 1954, it received a notable architectural award in recognition of its design. The presence of an establishment such as Dale’s Penthouse further enhanced the building’s status and prominence. However, the grandeur of the restaurant was destroyed by fire on the night of 7 February 1967, reducing the venue to ruins.
A TOWERING INFERNO
Located high atop the 11th floor of the apartments, the restaurant held spectacular views of the growing city of Montgomery. The restaurant featured a terrace with outdoor tables, which added to one’s dining experience. A trip to Dale’s for a party or night out was a truly unique experience.
55 years pass since 25 killed in Dale’s Penthouse Restaurant blaze
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Monday marks the 55th anniversary of one of Montgomery’s deadliest fires, a blaze inside a swanky high-rise restaurant near the city’s downtown. The tragedy ultimately led to new regulations and fire safety rules, adopted across the nation, but it came at the cost of 25 lives.
WATCH: Remembering the Deadly Dale’s Penthouse Restaurant Fire of 1967
February 7, 1967 will forever be remembered as one of the most tragic days in Montgomery history. It was the day that 26 people were killed in a massive fire inside the upscale Dale’s Penthouse restaurant.
26 died in Dale's Penthouse fire in Montgomery 44 years ago today
restaurant fire that killed 26 people downtown 44 years ago today.