Today in History revisits the September 27, 1895 edition of the Grand Forks Herald and highlights a story about a fire destroying the McKinnon Carriage Factory in Crookston causing about $25,000 in losses. Continue reading for more details.

McKinnon's Carriage Factory burned last night

HORSES CREMATED

The loss is estimated at nearly $25,000

The carriage factory of A. J. and A. McKinnon burned to the ground to- night. The building was of brick and consisted of two stories and a basement. The firm did a large business and the loss on building, tools and vehicles will amount to at least $20,000. The basement was used as a stable and six valuable horses were burned. The two McKinnon Bros. lost a driving team, and a valuable road team belonging to Alex. McKinnon was burned. Mabel W., the pa

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