#78 The Great Fire of 1835

Bowery Boys Archive: The Early Years by Gregory Young

Apr 22, 201638:30Society & Culture

The Great Fire of 1835 devastated the city during one freezing December evening, destroying hundreds of buildings and changing the face of Manhattan forever. It underscored the city's need for a functioning water system...

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