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by TBHC @ 10:44 am

115 years ago…

October 30, 1891 – A large fire, which threatened to destroy much of Clear Water Harbor (today’s Clearwater) is defeated by the quick response of the town’s residents, who set up a large bucket brigade to douse the flames.

Courtesy of the Tampa Bay History Center.

Tags: citizens, environment, health, names, on this day, pinellas, tampa

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