Boston Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 1925
Add to My HeroesBenjamin Alexander
Lieutenant Benjamin Alexander was killed when a building collapsed. He was trailing a pickpocket through Chinatown when a building at 6 Beach Street collapsed.
A total of 44 people were killed in the collapse, including an off-duty police officer who was patronizing the business inside.
Lieutenant Alexander had served with the Boston Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 16 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Structure collapse
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsGrandfather, my Dad was Frederick, your son. He was 8 years old when you died. He was one of six children. They never recovered from the great void and the loss of your life that was left in our family. Grannie, Fannie raised all six children alone. She never remarried.
July 4, 2025 will commemorate 100 years of your death and the collapse of the Pickwick Club Disaster at 6 Beach Street, Boston Chinatown District.
I read the book by John E. Keefe "The Pickwickclub Disaster published in 2018. Thank you Mr. Keefe for keeping our loved ones in memory. Lisa Alexander Krance Florida You still have many living grandchildren alive. We will never forget you. xoxo
Lt. Inspector, Benjamin Alexander
Grandfather Boston Mass
April 29, 2025
