When was it published?

December 27, 1827 in Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

Foreign News December 27, 1827

Martinsburg Gazette And Public Advertiser

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Abo Fire, Finland Disaster, University Destruction, Dreadful Fire

Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

A devastating fire on the 4th of last month nearly destroyed Abo, the capital of Finland, including the University of Abo's library of 40,000 volumes, academical building, and other key structures. Over 70 people perished.

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Abo, the capital of Finland has been nearly destroyed by a dreadful fire, which broke out on the 4th of last month. Of the whole of the rich and celebrated University of Abo, only the Observatory remains. The academical building, the valuable library of 40,000 volumes, the cabinet of medals, the collection of astronomical and philosophical instruments, all became the prey of the flames. The palace of justice and its archives, and the town hall, were consumed. Above seventy persons perished.

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What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster

What keywords are associated?

Abo Fire Finland Disaster University Destruction Dreadful Fire

Where did it happen?

Abo, Finland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Abo, Finland

Event Date

4th Of Last Month

Outcome

above seventy persons perished; university of abo nearly destroyed, library of 40,000 volumes, palace of justice, town hall consumed.

Event Details

A dreadful fire broke out in Abo, the capital of Finland, nearly destroying the city. The rich University of Abo lost its academical building, valuable library of 40,000 volumes, cabinet of medals, and collections of instruments, with only the Observatory remaining intact. The palace of justice with its archives and the town hall were also consumed by the flames.