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Rochester NH History Podcast talks about the infamous Easter Sunday Arson in 1930

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Matt Wyatt

Typically associated with egg hunts and church services, Easter Sunday in 1930 was marred by the destruction of a historic landmark. The Rochester NH History Podcast invites you to hear the harrowing story of how a grand hotel was burned to the ground by a 13-year-old arsonist, and the impact his actions had on the community.

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