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The historic market has stood for about 145 years. Its stone building was not damaged.
Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline said approximately half the brick building was destroyed; the other half sustained significant damage. On the half of the building that was destroyed, the roof was gone and only the walls remained standing. “It is devastating,” Enterline said. “This is a building that has served the community for a long time.”READ MORE:
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