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Cincinnati, OH Plate Glass Plant Fire, Aug 1903

Posted May 21st, 2008 by Stu Beitler

GLASS PLANT BURNED.

Cincinnati, Aug. 4. -- Fire last night destroyed the six story plant of the Pittsburg Plate Glass company at Broadway, Court and Eggleston avenue. The building was completely destroyed.

The loss is estimated at $450,000, which is covered by insurance. An explosion in the engine room caused the fire. Three persons were injured by falling bricks. Three freight cars on a track nearby were also consumed by the blaze.

The Mansfield News Ohio 1903-08-04
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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