Great Boston Fire Site - View this location on map November 9-11, 1872, saw much of downtown Boston destroyed by a fire that started here and reached Washington Street, Liberty Square and the waterfront before being contained. At its height, firefighters from five New England states fought the blaze. Damage was estimated at $75 million. A combination of wooden buildings, high winds, and a shortage of horses to pull fire equipment all contributed to the destruction. 87 Summer St., Boston, MA Historical

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