Alpena's Devastating Fire of 1872 | Northern Michigan History On July 12, 1872, Alpena suffered a catastrophic fire that destroyed 75 buildings and reshaped the city forever.

🔥 On this day in history… Alpena, MI was nearly wiped off the map by fire in 1872. 75 buildings gone, 15 acres burned—but the town rose again!
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