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Boston Massachusetts Information - Boston History The Great Fire of 1872 On November 12, 1872, a huge fire wiped out 65 acres of Boston, destroying most of Bostonīs financial district. Many people had warned that a fire was likely, given the crowded nature of the city and lack of fire equipment. It is unknown what sparked the fire. Printer Friendly Version The Boston History Category The Boston Massachusetts Pages ![]() Buy Poster at Art.com
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