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DISTRUCTIVE FIRE IN THE BOWERY.; The Odeon Theatre and Two other Bulidings Consumed - Six Buildings Partly Burned - $25,000 Worth of Property Destroyed - Excitement and Narrow Escapes.
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   December 20, 1858, Wednesday
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   A most destructive fire occurred on Saturday afternoon. Three buildings were entirely consumed, including the Odeon Theatre, and six buildings were partly burned. The total estimated loss is $25,000, and there were several narrow personal escapes. The fire originated in the Odeon, a lager-bier, concert and theatrical saloon, at No. 49 Bowery. [ END OF FIRST PARAGRAPH ]
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