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THE LITTLE BOOK OF HISTORY. The 1760 Boston Fire. WHAT. This important event was the Great Boston Fire. WHERE. This horrible accident happened in Boston, Massachusetts. WHEN. This tragedy happened on March 20 th 1760. WHY.
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF HISTORY The 1760 Boston Fire
WHAT • This important event was the Great Boston Fire
WHERE • This horrible accident happened in Boston, Massachusetts
WHEN • This tragedy happened on March 20th 1760
WHY • There is no actual reason why the fire started. It was an accident , but back then in Boston small fires were part of everyday life.
WHO • No specific people were identified, but there was many people involved since 349 buildings were distroyed.
HOW • A small joiner’s shop caught fire and spread to a connecting shop, then a strong gust of wind blew the flames and scattered them.
SOURCES • A Complete History of the Boston Fire Department by Arthur Wellington Brayley • http://en.wikepedia.org • http://massmoments.org • www.alternatehistory.com • www.bos.frb.org • www.liveauctioneers.com • www.havardartmuseums.org