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There is speculation that the fire was started intentionally. Earlier that night, the fairgrounds were set on fire, and the firefighters were called to put out the blaze. Shortly after, the firefighters received word that Teare's store was also on fire. While it has never been proven, many believed the first fire was started as a diversion to take attention away from the fire at Teare's building.
Nevertheless, Teare did not waste time in constructing a new building. Within the same year, both the Teare building and the structure behind it were completed. The structure behind it used to be a dry cleaner, but today it is used primarily as apartment rentals. Records of this building show that it was often assessed with the Teare building and is considered an extension of it.
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