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The second Great Fire of New York destroys 53,000 square metres (13 acres) of New York City's Financial District.
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1835 highly destructive fire in New York City
The 1835 Great Fire of New York was one of three fires that rendered extensive damage to New York City in the 18th and 19th centuries. The fire occurred in the middle of an economic boom, covering 17 city blocks, killing two people, and destroying hundreds of buildings, with an…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Financial District, Manhattan
Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City
The Financial District of Lower Manhattan, also known as FiDi, is a neighborhood located on the southern tip of Manhattan in New York City. It is bounded by the West Side Highway on the west, Chambers Street and City Hall Park on the north, Brooklyn Bridge on the northeast, the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)