History and Arson: Nyack Lost a Landmark

The blaze was reported shortly after five in the morning. Chic & Charlie's Bar was on FIRE! 

Nyack volunteers quickly rolled out of bed and raced to the fire will all eight of the fire trucks.  Getting quickly to work, the flames were doused a half hour later. Chief Howie Williams would later determine the fire was an arson job and started with an explosion.

Chic & Charlies was a long-standing Nyack watering hole at 48 South Franklin Street. I believe the bar was originally owned by a member of the Glass family.

The fire on July 9, 1980 would destroyed landmark in the village—the bar would never reopen!

Does anyone have any memories of the place? Love to hear from you!