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Description
The great fire of Belfast took place on October 12, 1865. The fire swept along the waterfront, downtown and residential areas, destroying 125 buildings in a 22-acre area.
William M. Hall of Belfast was the artist who drew the sketch for Harper's Weekly Magazine. The engraving appeared in the November 4, 1865 edition.
About This Item
- Title: Fire, Belfast, 1865
- Creator: William M. Hall
- Creation Date: 1865-11-04
- Subject Date: 1865-10-04
- Location: Belfast, Waldo County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 29 cm x 40 cm
- Object Type: Text and Image
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Belfast Historical Society10 Market Street, Belfast, ME 04915
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