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The Fargo Fire of 1893 (Disaster) Kindle Edition

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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.

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About the Author

A South Dakota native, Danielle Teigen earned a journalism degree as well as a master's degree in mass communication at North Dakota State University. In addition to writing for the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, Danielle has written for a variety of local magazines. She is currently deputy editor for Forum Communications in Fargo. Her first book, Hidden History of Fargo, was published in 2017. Learn more about her and her work at danielleteigen.wordpress.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GXY19YB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press (October 19, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6873 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 187 pages
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
    I’m assuming it’s a typo - I’ve just begun to read, but on page 15 it says a banking house was opened in 1961 - I believe it should be 1861.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021
    When I first moved to Fargo a handful of years ago, I asked a lot of people about the history of downtown and the architecture. Many of the older adults mentioned the big fire in the late 1800s, which played a role in what buildings exist today. Curious, I looked up information about it. There are a couple of websites that list facts about the fire, but it was rare to find any good summary of what happened.
    This is a well-researched book that answered my questions about the event. I really enjoyed all the historical photos and maps. One of my favorite parts of the book was the back story on the people and places mentioned in the story. It's also neat to read about the historic families of Fargo, and the role they played in rebuilding downtown. Any history buff would certainly enjoy it. If your family has a long history of living in Fargo, your name might be in this book.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
    I've lived in Fargo all of my life and so many of the details in this book were new to me. Teigen has a great, conversational way of explaining history that isn't preachy or pedantic, but just good old storytelling. She not only made history come alive, she makes the reader feel like are there on the streets, with great eyes and ears for detail. She builds up to the fire, creating palpable tension and recreates the chaos of the tragedy. What comes after the fire is just as compelling. Teigen fleshes out the lives of some of the key figures, from the family that likely ignited the blaze to some of the citizens affected by it. Just as impressive, she follows history to current times so we can see how the tragedy shaped the way the city rebuilt to what it is today.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020
    As a native of Fargo I found the history contained in this book interesting. I did not feel that it was particularly well written, and there is one historical error in the book. Dakota Hospital did not become Merit Care/Sanford. Dakota Hospital became what is now Essentia. Minor detail.

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