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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1883

Page

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The Kimball House Fire Brings Massive City Blaze Dread

Fire swept the Kimball house in Atlanta, described as a central city calamity. Guests were saved with no loss of life though the building collapsed into a smoldering ruin. Fire crews fought seven streams, walls fell outward, and the center block was saved by rapid wall collapse. The event drew witnesses, investigators, and insurance discussions amid questions of a new hotel.

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Escape of Guests as Kimball House Fire Claims Few Lives

The Kimball House fire left guests calm and orderly as clerks and staff evacuated everyone with minimal panic. Many guests saved valuables and furniture, while friends and officials, including Senator Brown and ex Mayor English, aided in the effort. Firefighters worked under difficult conditions. losses included the hotel building and surrounding shops, with insurance coverage distributed across several companies and debates about department size.

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