Virtual Cemeteries by Barbara Verry, CV, SAR
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1955 Fire

A Virtual Cemetery created by Barbara Verry, CV, SAR

7 memorials

According to the Saratoga's History Room Database, the worst casualty fire in Saratoga Springs' history occurred on April 12, 1955 when a massive fire broke out on the Kearney Block at 35-37 Caroline St. Eight people, 7 from the Abeel family, died in that fire. The eighth victim was an unnamed child guest of the family. Reportedly, a door vital to their escape was nailed shut.

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