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Kinsterdam, New York

Knitting Mill Fire

February 12, 1883

The knitting mill of S. Blaiskell, Jr., & Co. near Kinsterdam, N. Y., was destroyed by fire on the 12th.  Four sets of machinery and a large amount of stock were lost.  The fire was caused by the watchman going into the cellar with a lamp, causing an explosion of gasoline.  Loss $50,000; insured for $88,000.

Olean Democrat, Olean, NY 20 Feb 1883

       

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