Ninth Ward School disaster

The Ninth Ward School disaster occurred on November 20, 1851, at Ward School No. 26 at 38 Greenwich Avenue where Charles Street ends in New York City. While classes were in session, panic suddenly arose among the teachers and students about a possible fire in the building.

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