157 years ago today, Marquette burned to the ground.
The Great Fire of 1868 was perhaps THE defining moment in Marquette history. In a four hour span a large chunk of of the city burned, the rest of it spared by the width of a street. And from those ashes rose the amazing place we live in (or visit) today.
So to mark the anniversary, here's a video I made five years ago. In your mind, change the opening line to “157 years”. And be thankful that we're a whole lot more safety conscious than people were back in 1868.
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