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The Great Boston Fire of 1872

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How much of Boston could burn down in a day? Why didn't they listen to John Damrell sooner? And who pulls the fire engines when all the horses get sick? Hanna, Andy and Fish investigate the Great Boston Fire of 1872 today on the Old Colony Cast! Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

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