OLD BUILDING GONE
ONCE CAMBRIDGE TOWN HALL
One of the oldest wooden buildings in Cambridge was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Sunday morning, states the "New Zealand Herald." Built in 1877 in Victoria Street, it served as the Town Hall until 1909, when, on the completion of the present building, it was removed to Empire Street, where it was later converted into a billiards saloon.
The fire had gained a good hold on the old timber before th# flames were noticed and the alarm given.
The brigade was able to save several other woodei- buildings, including a laundry and butcher's shop, which were separated from the burning building by a narrow space. The building destroyed was owned by Mr. Seth Webb, of Cambridge, and was insured for £850 in the Atlas Company. Four billiards tables burnt were insured for £500.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 39, 15 August 1939, Page 11
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143OLD BUILDING GONE Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 39, 15 August 1939, Page 11
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