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Five Million Fire Destroys Rockford Landmark Church
A three story stone church, Second Congregational, in Rockford Illinois, undergoing a renovation, was destroyed by a roof fire. No injuries reported as preschoolers escaped. Damage estimated at five to six million dollars with the bell tower the only remaining structure after the blaze. Witnesses recalled a human chain rescuing church artifacts as stained glass windows were shattered by firefighters.
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Rockford, Ill
Second Congregational Church
Charlie Parravecchio