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National Attention and Reforms
- When
- 1878
- Where
- Minneapolis
- Part of
- Washburn 'A' Mill explosion
The explosion made national news and led to reforms in the milling industry.
Known as the Great Mill Disaster, the explosion made national news and served as a focal point that led to reforms in the milling industry.
Sources
- Mill City Museum Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
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