Destroyed by Flames
The Broome County Court House a Mass of Blackened Ruins
The Broome county court house, in the city of Binghamton, was destroyed by fire Monday night. The flames were first discovered in the dome, and, notwithstanding the fact that the brave firemen worked hard to gain control of them, the fiery element made rapid strides, and in a short time the structure was a mass of flames. The building was completely ruined. The origin of the fire is a mystery. One fireman fell fifty feet, but escaped without serious injury Another one fell twenty feet, but will recover. A great many valuable papers were destroyed. There was an insurance of $50,000, but the loss will be considerably more. The supreme court library was removed from the building, but was damaged considerably by water. It was insured for $10,000. Judge Martin's library was saved, as was also Judge Lyon's, although both were damaged to quite an extent. Judge Lyon saved all of his private papers and court records. A large part of Judge Arms' library was in the vault and will not be damaged. His private papers are badly scattered, and if not found the loss will be irreparable. His library was insured for $1,600. All of the effects of County Treasurer Rider's office were removed safe. Many of the desks, chairs and furniture taken from the court house were broken and damaged. [Notation: December 1896]
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