St. Paul and Duluth Railroad Company train

St. Paul and Duluth Railroad Company train and several railroad men, including John Wesley. Blair was an African American porter on the Eastern Minnesota train that rescued hundreds of people from the fire in Hinckley. He was honored as one of the heroes. He is second from the right in the photograph.

Description

St. Paul and Duluth Railroad Company train and several railroad men, including John Wesley. Blair was an African American porter on the Eastern Minnesota train that rescued hundreds of people from the fire in Hinckley. He was honored as one of the heroes. He is second from the right in the photograph.

Holding Location

Minnesota Historical Society

More Information

http://collections.mnhs.org/cms/display?irn=10734521

Articles

Great Hinckley Fire, 1894

Topics

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