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Historic Community Events Hartford Michigan
1877 and 1879	Fire destroys much of downtown Hartford
1958	Building of a new water tower 2006 - Water tower update
1968	Fire in downtown Hartford - newspaper articles and photos.
1985	Vietnam Memorial in Ely Park - series of articles and photos. More to be added soon.
2004	4-9-2004 - The Hartford House Fire (many photos) 4-11-2004 - After the Fire photos. 4-13-2004 - Demolition of the Hartford House. 4-16-2004 - What's left of the Hartford House after fire and demolition.
	5-8-2004 - Mann Metal Fire
	5-21-2004 - Storm damage to Keeler-Hartford area.
2005	9-13-2005 - Rumors Lounge (formerly known as CJ's Bar and Grill, Cronin's Bar, Atlas Pool Room and Stag Club).
	11-13-2005 - Mann Metal Fire
2006	8-2006 - Red Arrow Elementary - major playground equipment update.
2007	12/2007 Doranne Green Subdivison Community Opens.
2008	2-15-2008 Fire hits downtown Hartford again.

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