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West Rutland, VT Methodist Church Fire, Jan 1892

Posted December 27th, 2008 by Linda Horton

The Methodist church at West Rutland, Vt., was burned yesterday afternoon. The fire probably caught from the furnace. The furniture, pews, and carpets were saved. The church was built in 1885 and cost $6,000. It was considered one of the prettiest churches in the Troy Methodist Conference. Insurance, $3,000.

The New York Times, New York, NY 11 Jan 1892

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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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