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Old Main Burns Down in February 1950
Old Main Burns Down
The alarm sounded at 5:15 p.m. on February 21.
Old Main Burns
It was so cold, the fire department had trouble
getting their equipment over the slippery streets.

Old Main Burns
By the time they arrived, Old Main
was completely engulfed in flames.
Old Main Burns
Extremely low water pressure
further hampered their efforts.

Old Main Burns
The moment the main tower fell.
Old Main Burns
You could see the flames for miles.
Old Main Burns
The fire took all night and most
of the next morning to put out.
Old Main Burns
Before
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After

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