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Milwaukee, WI Department Store Fire, Jan 1912

Posted December 9th, 2008 by Stu Beitler
Fond Du Lac WIS Bitker's Department Store Fire 1-12-1912.jpg

BIG DEPARTMENT STORE IS BURNED TO THE GROUND.

(By Associated Press.)
Milwaukee, Jan. 12. -- The Bitker department store Fond du Lac avenue was destroyed by fire which originated in an explosion in the boiler room today. The loss is estimated at $80,000 partly covered by insurance.

Janesville Daily Gazette Wisconsin 1912-01-12
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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