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Capitol High School fire photos

Michigan State Capitol

The aftermath of the fire that destroyed Capitol High School, originally the first Michigan State Capitol

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The aftermath of the fire that destroyed Capitol High, originally the first Michigan State Capitol

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library

The aftermath of the fire that destroyed Capitol High on Jan. 27, 1893.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library