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The Great Kennebunkport Fire of 1887
July 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Great Kennebunkport Fire of 1887
A Lecture By Jim Stockman
Thursday, July 25th at 7pm
Located at the Town House School
135 North St. in KPT
The Kennebunkport Historical Society (KHS) is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture on
the Great Fire of 1887, delivered by esteemed guest lecturer and local firefighter, James M.
Stockman. Mr. Stockman, who has been an integral part of the Kennebunkport firefighting
community for the past 45 years, will share his extensive research and knowledge on the history
of firefighting and the impact of the 1887 fire on the town.
Mr. Stockman began his firefighting career in 1977 when he purchased Cape Hardware and
joined the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company. Over the years, he has held various positions,
including Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Training Officer. On the administrative side,
he served as Secretary and President. Since the formation of the Kennebunkport Fire
Department (KPFD) in 2005, Mr. Stockman has served as Safety Officer #8, a title he currently
holds.
In addition to his firefighting duties, Mr. Stockman runs his own company, J & M Lighting
Design, Inc., the first firm in Northern New England to offer specialized lighting and theatre
design services. He also serves as Chair of the Board for the Kennebunkport Emergency
Medical Service, Inc. (KEMS), the local non-profit ambulance service.
Mr. Stockman’s lecture will delve into the history of the Great Fire of 1887, its impact on the
town, and the evolution of firefighting techniques in Kennebunkport. This insightful lecture will be
held at the historic Town House School on two dates: Wednesday, July 24 at 2 PM and
Thursday, July 25 at 7 PM. The event is free and open to the public, with donations appreciated.
Executive Director of KHS, Kristin Haight, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to
welcome Mr. Stockman back to the Town House School and are most interested in finding out
more about this devastating fire and how it changed the way fires were fought in our town.”
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