Haminan neljäs suurpalo alkoi tällä paikalla sijainneesta valtioneuvos Lamonin talosta 22.5.1840. Palossa tuhoutui täydellisesti 62 taloa ja 8 kasarmia
English translation: "The fourth major fire of Hamina began at the House of State Counsellor Lamon, located at this site, on 22 May 1840. 62 houses and 8 barracks were completely destroyed in the fire [AWS Translate]"
