Otto Township Sesquicentennial
1854 - 2004
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May 12, 1880 Fire
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| Above: Upper side of Duke Centre in front of William
Middaugh's old house and along side of the old barn during the big
fire excitement. Below: The big scene at Duke Centre, May 12, 1880. Caused by the great fire of Tram Hollow in which three towns were completely burned out. Over 300 oil rigs were burned also. A fierce wind raging causes the inhabitants of Duke Centre to fear for their property, and they removed much of their personal goods to the hillsides for safety. The scene was one long to be remembered. |
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L. W. ZUVER,
Photographer, DUKE CENTRE, PA. JFG Photograph Collection. |