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Aftermath of Peshtigo Fire

Date:	1871
Description:	Aftermath of Peshtigo fire on October 8, 1871. Devastated landscape with deer carcass in foreground. The Peshtigo fire razed the small town of approximatel...

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Railroad Damage at the Peshtigo Fire

Date:	1871
Description:	Fire destruction near railroad tracks after Peshtigo fire. There are wheel carriages from destroyed boxcars on and near the tracks.

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River Scene

Date:	1871
Description:	Scene at river showing fire destruction.

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