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1955 Barton Hotel fire disaster... Chicago....



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February 13, 1955

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1955

* Barton Hotel fire disaster
* Skid Row, West Madison Street
* Chicago, Illinois - transients


Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "25 Derelicts Dire in Hotel Fire; Chicago Blames 'Human Torch'" First report coverage on the Barton Hotel fire at Chicago, Illinois continues inside with related photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 74 pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.

Category: The 20th Century