Overview
Fires were a scourge in 19th century New York, destroying personal property, prominent buildings and in many cases a sense of community.
In Madison County, fires that changed the community included the mysterious burning of the Madison County Courthouse, the complete loss of business districts in both Canastota and Hamilton, and the arsonist that terrorized Cazenovia for nearly five years. Fires destroyed the historic Gerrit Smith Mansion in Peterboro, the Munnsville Plow Company and Duffy-Mott in Bouckville, drastically impacting the future of the County. Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz examines the fires, their causes, and the economic and psychological impact that they had on this peaceful community.
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