The Somerville Journal, 18 March 1871
| The Harvard School |
| The Harvard School House on Beacon Street, near Kirkland and close to the south western boundry of the town was set on fire at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning in two places, and when the alarm was given it was enveloped in flames. The Somerville steamer was soon on the ground and not finding water nearer, was obliged to go to the residence of Mr. Daniel E. Chase and play through sixteen hundred feet of hose and feed two steamers. It was however done successfully and the fire soon subdued. The alarm failed to reach the Winter Hill Hose Company, and the "steamer boys" were obliged to get the assistance of the Cambridge hose carriages which arrived on the grounds in good time. It is thought that a room can be obtained in which to continue the school until the building can be rebuilt. The loss was small as the structure was of wood and one of the smallest In town. It can be rebuilt for $1,000. Was insured for $800. |
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