MILWAUKEE, March 1.
A most disastrous fire this morning destroyed the entire block, known as the Albany Buildings. The first floor was occupied by the American Express office, Leahy’s gas fixtures, R. B. Bell’s liquor store, Wisconsin seed store, and saloons. These stocks were mostly saved. The second story was occupied by the law offices of Finch, Lynde & Miller, Brown & Ogden, Cory & Pratt, and several others. Their books and papers were saved.
The large concert and opera hall covered by the third floor, which was entirely destroyed, together with scenery and stage fixtures.
The loss on the buildings is estimated at $75,000; insured for $50,000. Other losses are not known.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, March 4, 1862, p. 1
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