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During the fire of October 8, 1871, seven persons used this well site as a place of refuge. The last man to reach the well found the wood curb on fire. After tearing off the curb, he entered the well and pulled a wet blanket over the opening. Five of the seven survived.
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Gardner, Wisconsin · United States
