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Flour Mill Explosion

On May 2, 1878, the Washburn ‘A’ Mill — the largest flour mill in the United States at that time — exploded. The mill exploded when flour dust in the air inside it ignited. The explosion claimed 18 lives, decimated the surrounding area, and brought instant notoriety to Minneapolis. The tragic explosion led to reforms in the milling industry. Ventilation systems and other precautionary devices were devised in order to prevent further tragedy.

17 memorials

John C Boyer Flowers have been left.

18 Nov 1853 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Cyrus K Ewing VeteranSponsored Flowers have been left.

1844 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6

Cornelius “Neil” Friedericks Veteran Flowers have been left.

1840 – 4 Dec 1881

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 119

Charles H D HenningSponsored Flowers have been left.

1847 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Henry “HY” HicksSponsored Flowers have been left.

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Pete Hoberg

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Patrick JuddSponsored Flowers have been left.

1855 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Charles Sumner KimballSponsored Flowers have been left.

2 Dec 1856 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

William L. LeslieSponsored Flowers have been left.

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization (Washburn A Mill Explosion Monument)

Edward Eugene MerrillSponsored Flowers have been left.

27 Mar 1853 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Fredrick Andrew MerrillSponsored Flowers have been left.

7 Sep 1851 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Jacob V RhodesSponsored Flowers have been left.

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

John E RoseninsSponsored

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Walter David SavageSponsored Flowers have been left.

24 Dec 1854 – 2 May 1878

Marshall, Lyon County, Minnesota, USA

Ole P. Schel

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

August Schmidt

unknown – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

Clark J WilburSponsored Flowers have been left.

20 Mar 1831 – 2 May 1878

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 6, Memorialization

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