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Coon Rapids History - The Brick Chimney
Coon Rapids City CouncilThursday, October 9, 2014
Watch on original sourceRapids Historical Marker Project
History of the Minnesota Ceramic Company (The Brick Chimney)
Evolution of brick construction in Anoka County
Impact of the 1884 Anoka fire on architectural materials
Transition of brickyards to paving brick production
Historical significance of the Rapids clay deposits and rail access
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Places Mentioned
RapidsAnoka CountyEast River Road and 86th LaneCity of Anoka
Events & Meetings (4)
- 1881: Facility opening of Minnesota Ceramic Company
- 1884: Anoka city fire
- 1907: Closure of Minnesota Ceramic Company due to storm damage
- 1980: Lightning strike destroys the historic brick chimney