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Fargo fire of 1893 / Danielle Teigen.
Material type:
TextSeries: DisasterPublication details: Charleston, SC : History Press, 2020.Description: 139 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1467142638
- 9781467142632
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book
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Main Library | NonFiction | 978.413 T263 | Available | 33111010418354 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Fortitude after the flames
In 1893, Fargo was simply trying to thrive amid an impending national depression. One Wednesday afternoon in June, a ferocious fire quickly devoured hundreds of businesses and more than thirty blocks in the heart of the fledgling city. Residents were stunned, but they weren't defeated. Through perseverance, grit and some helpful insurance money, owners immediately began rebuilding. The arduous reconstruction ended up protecting the city against unemployment and poverty.
Author Danielle Teigen describes the efforts and individuals who helped rebuild a stronger, better city. More than a century later, that resilience and determination continues to be a hallmark of the Gateway to the West.