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Fire Destroys Historic Chicago Home by Sullivan

Fire early Saturday destroyed a historic North Side house designed by renowned architect Louis Sullivan, the third of his buildings brought down by flames this year in the city.

No one was inside the house and no injuries were reported, said Fire Department spokesman Kevin MacGregor.

The wood frame building had been undergoing renovation, he said.
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