When was it published?

April 24, 1829 in Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette

Domestic News April 24, 1829

Rhode Island American And Providence Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

New York Fire, Cross Street, Stable Fire, Five Points Riot, Robbing Expedition, Horses Burned

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 2

What is this article about?

A fire started around 2 a.m. on Sunday in a stable behind 31 Cross Street, New York, destroying about 20 back and 7-8 front frame buildings occupied by poor families. Two horses died. The fire originated during a riot by young loungers from Five Points on a robbing expedition; some were arrested.

Clipping

OCR Quality

95% Excellent

Full Text

Fire.-About 2 o'clock on Sunday morning a fire was discovered in a stable in the rear of No. 31 Cross street, which destroyed a block of frame buildings between Augustus and Cross, and Duane and Pearl streets, in all about 20 back, and 7 or 8 front buildings. The property was of little or no value, and was occupied by a great number of poor families. Two horses were burnt to death. The fire originated, it is said, during a riot, created by several young men, loungers from the Five Points, who were bent upon a robbing expedition. Some of them were taken prisoners and carried to the watch house. N. Y. Courier.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire Riot Or Protest Crime

What keywords are associated?

New York Fire Cross Street Stable Fire Five Points Riot Robbing Expedition Horses Burned

Where did it happen?

Cross Street, New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Cross Street, New York

Event Date

About 2 O'clock On Sunday Morning

Outcome

two horses were burnt to death. some of them were taken prisoners and carried to the watch house.

Event Details

A fire was discovered in a stable in the rear of No. 31 Cross street, which destroyed a block of frame buildings between Augustus and Cross, and Duane and Pearl streets, in all about 20 back, and 7 or 8 front buildings. The property was of little or no value, and was occupied by a great number of poor families. The fire originated during a riot, created by several young men, loungers from the Five Points, who were bent upon a robbing expedition.