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Remsen Fire of 1936 Devastates Town and Surroundings
A history making blaze fueled by high winds swept Remsen and nearby Oyens destroying garages, depots, elevators, stores, and homes. The fire spread rapidly across multiple streets, with dynamite used to create breaks and a grain elevator collapsing in spectacular fireball. Local guards relieved crowds, salvage was moved to farms, and dramatic scenes included a man escaping a burning home and a barrel blast in a crowded street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Post
Verna Harnack
Iveling
Victory
Nissen
Dunn’s
1St
Altmann Lumber
Co-operative Co
G.A. Null
J. E.’ McGovern
Remsen
Arthur Faber’ Hatchery
Hinds Central Railroad
Dorr Produce Co
McGregor Brothers’ Lumber Co
Schaaf Implement .Co
Nothems
Kramer Meat, Market
Nick Niggeling Beer Tavern
Duster Recreation
Blondies Beauty Parlor
Ideal Hat-Shop
Kohler Jewelry Store
National Guard
Sioux City
Sheldon
le Mars
Des Moines Register
Tribune
Merrill
Hinton
Oyens
McGovern
Globe Post
Globe- Post