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Fire at Madison Steam Laundry
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View across street towards the Madison Steam Laundry, at 433 State Street, the scene of a fire. In front of the building is a fire truck with extension ladder. Fire hoses are laying in the street, and spectators are standing and watching from in front of the Square Deal Clothing Store, at 435 State Street.
March 20, 1935
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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