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Event:  American Tent & Awning Co. Fire
Year:  1902
Decade:  1900 - 1909
Beginning Date:     Feb. 03, 1902
Ending Date:     Feb. 03, 1902
Event Description:  The blazing building at Third and Chestnut Street collapsed, killing seven firemen, including First Assistant Chief August Thierry.




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