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Newspaper articles reported on the devastating May 24, 1897 fire at Granite, Colorado:
Leadville, May 24. - The town of Granite, on the Rio Grande and Midland roads, eighteen miles south of this city, was practically destroyed by fire this afternoon. The news did not reach Leadville until 4 p m.
The town is an important mining center, and the outlet to Twin Lakes. It has a population of about 500 people.
The fire started In the Granite house, a two-story wooden hotel on the main street, originating from a defective flue. On the lower floor George Appel has a hardware store. The upper story is used as a boarding house.
The total loss will be over $10,000. All were insured, except Meyer A Bitzer. The fire is a severe blow to the town, which was just recovering from the effects of the panic.
