The original June 16 Museum in Fort Worth destroyed by fire

FORT WORTH, Texas – Fort Worth’s original June Day Museum was destroyed by a fire that started early Wednesday morning.

The museum was housed in a house on Evans Street in south Fort Worth. Part of the property belongs to Opal Lee.

The fire was reported after 1:15 am.

There was no one inside, no one was hurt.

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Since the development plan for the June National Museum is underway, all artifacts have been removed.

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Although part of the property belongs to the Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Lee did not live in the house that burned down.