Fire, Destroys Harlem Barns., Daily Racing Form, 1913-07-15

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FIRE DESTROYS HARLEM Three 100foot frame barns comprising part of tho buildings of the Harlem race track propertv In Forest Park were destroyed by lire started bv a bolt of lightning early Monday morning For a time the grandstand was threatened but rain kept the lames in check until the arrival of fire men from Chitago Oak Park and Forest Park The barns and 200 feet of fencing were burned The fence was struck by lightning at 120 a m Tli fire was discovered by J McCauu the night Watchman


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