Washburn A Mill Complex
- Address: 1st St S
- Vicinity: Portland Ave
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
1874/00/00 | Cadwallader C Washburn | Work | The world's largest flour mill is built for Cadwallader C Washburn. | |||
1878/05/02 | A spark ignites airborne flour dust creating an explosion that demolishes Washburn A and kills 18 workers. Four more people died fighting the ensuing blaze which destroys five other mills. |
Particulars for Washburn A Mill Complex: | |
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Area of Significance | Agriculture |
Sight Category | Historic District |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Area of Significance | Industry |
Historic Use | Manufacturing facility |
Level of Significance | National |
Owner | Private |
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