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| Date: | 11 25 1871 |
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| Description: | Engraved view of Peshtigo Fire showing people trying to escape the flames by boat and on horseback. A team of cattle also seek refuge and several birds tak... |
| Date: | 12 11 1926 |
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| Description: | Fire destroyed the Atlas Flour Mill, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Thirteen engine companies, six truck companies, and two fire boats fought the... |
| Date: | 02 27 1904 |
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| Description: | Wisconsin State Capitol fire, showing a crowd watching near the South Wing. Some of the contents of the building are already in wagons ready to be hauled a... |
| Date: | 08 28 1948 |
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| Description: | Spectators and fireman at the Fitzgibbons building fire downtown. |
| Date: | 1915 |
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| Description: | A crowd is gathered on the street as jets of water are being directed by fire fighters towards a fire in a church. |
| Date: | 06 1934 |
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| Description: | Elevated view of a crowd gathered outside International Harvester's Deering Works at Fullerton and River, as a crew of firemen works to extinguish a fire i... |
| Date: | 02 1904 |
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| Description: | A crowd watches as a stream of water is trained on the south wing of the burning third Wisconsin State Capitol. The Centennial Fountain, with a winter cove... |
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