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The Great Fire of 1862

  • Farmer's Market Information Booth 265 River Street Troy, NY 12180 USA (map)
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One of the most formative events in Troy’s history happened on May 10, 1862 when within  just a few hours a major bridge over the Hudson and more than 500 buildings in the city were destroyed by a huge conflagration known even today as  “The Great Fire”.  We will re-trace the progress of this fire using the letters and recollections of people who lived through this cataclysmic event.

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* PLEASE NOTE * This walking tour meets at the Farmer’s Market Information Booth, located at: 265 River Street, Troy, NY.