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Fire at Haack's Bicycles
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Elevated view from across street towards fire engines parked in front of Haack's Bicycles at 1250 East Washington Avenue. Firefighters are on the roof. There is a crowd gathered near a small restaurant with a sign for "Hamburgers."
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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Fire at Atlas Flour Mill
December 11, 1926
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 blaze.
