Newhall Hotel fire in Milwaukee kills 73
- When
- 1883
- Where
- Newhall House Hotel
- Episodes
- 1
The Newhall House Hotel Fire occurred on January 10, 1883, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is recorded as the deadliest fire affecting the city. Survivors included General Tom Thumb, his wife Lavinia Warren, and William Edward Cramer with his wife Harriet.
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Background and detail
Background. The Newhall House Hotel Fire took place on January 10, 1883, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This event is recognized as the deadliest fire ever to have affected the city of Milwaukee. The incident resulted in significant loss of life, though specific victim counts are not detailed in the provided passages.
Survivors. Several notable individuals survived the fire. General Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia Warren were carried out of the building under the arm of a Milwaukee firefighter. Additionally, William Edward Cramer, founder of The Evening Wisconsin, and his wife Harriet were among the survivors.
People involved
- General Tom Thumb · Survivor
- Lavinia Warren · Survivor
- William Edward Cramer · Survivor
- Harriet Cramer · Survivor
Sources
- Newhall House hotel fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
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