Southwold 175 - October

Lawrence Station - Plane Crash, 1941

On the evening of Sunday, October 30, 1941, the American Airlines Flagship Erie plane crashed on Howe's family farm. The crash claimed the lives of all 17 passengers and 3 crew members. In September 2018, the crash site was formerly memorialized. 2021 marked the 80th anniversary of the crash. In April 2023, a stage play was performed at the Southwold Keystone Complex to honour the history. 

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Lawrence Station: The Crash of American Airlines Flagship Erie -Historical Characters and Locations (April 2023)

This video production was created as a companion piece to the 2023 stage presentation Lawrence Station: The Crash of American Airlines Flagship Erie, written by playwright Len Cuthbert and produced by Fridge Door Live Theatre Company.

Designed to enrich the theatre experience, the video provides historical context for patrons—highlighting the real-life characters, events, and locations central to the Southwold Township tragedy of October 1941.

The project was a heartfelt effort led entirely by volunteers from the Southwold community. No remuneration was received by anyone involved in the production. 

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