In Portland, Maine, a fire completely destroys the Union Church

A fire in the evening completely destroyed the Union Church on High Street in Portland, Maine.  No injuries were reported but the damage was estimated to run to $30,000.  (By John Osborne)  
Source Citation
"Fire in Portland, Me.," New York Times, March 17, 1862.
    Date Certainty
    Exact
    Type
    Crime/Disasters
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