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Massive Norwich blaze devastates Benedict Building
A massive fire in Norwich destroyed the three story Benedict Building on South Bread Street causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the flames through the night under sub zero conditions. one fireman John Redden was injured, at least twenty others suffered smoke exposure, and the adjoining W T Grant store suffered total loss. The fire originated unknown and heavily damaged the Miliacd Busini office, Benedict & Son property, and a rehearsal hall used by Norwich Players. Smoke damaged the National Bank and Trust Company. the bank planned temporary transfer of operations later. Firefighters endured freezing temperatures as spectators watched.
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Norwice
Norwich
South Bread Sweet
John Redden
Nonwich
Wayland Marson
W. T. Grant
Thomas Kerr
Kerr
Norwich Poke
Associated Gas and Electric
L. C. Brookins
Charles ‘Thayer
M. A. Carnalia
Sherman
Oxford Fre
John B. Benedict & Son
W. H. Lemans
Norwich Players
Dennis
E. S. Miliacd Busini
Mary Wickham
Charles White
Iiiard
Gordon Ingalls Sport
Millard
National Bank & Trust Company of