Dwight J Follett

I am a historical re-enactor of a real person from the Green Bay fire of 1880. I am a founder of the Green Bay State Gazette (now known as the Press-Gazette).

[Dwight J Follett @1880DFollett]

To see a full account of these changes, See Siegel’s book Forces of Change: Evens that Led to the Development of the Green Bay Fire Department. https://t.co/funp8mmmob #GBfire1880

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In the years after, the city of Green Bay invested in its public services, especially its municipal infrastructure and fire department #GBfire1880

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The Great Green Bay Fire remains the most devastating fire in the city’s history, and thankfully there has never been one on such a scale since. The reason? #GBfire1880

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Ultimately, the courts would rule The Oconto was not liable.
Firefighter Henry Reber was injured and one woman-named Mrs. Schumaker- Died of Fright. #gbfire1880

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for a total loss of approximately 100 structures. Overall damages were estimated as high as $135,000.” Local resident John Atkinson filed a claim with his insurance company, who sued the owners of The Oconto, arguing the ship was culpable for starting the fire. #GBfire1880

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Still, dry cisterns combined with heavy winds to leave the city devastated. According to historian David Siegel, “Sixty buildings were destroyed-mostly homes- but also one church, a parsonage, a few stores, as well as about forty other outbuildings, #Gbfire1880

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Firefighters from the Green Bay Fire Department, with assistance from their colleagues in the Fort Howard and West De Pere fire Companies bravely fought on Sep. 20th, 1880 to limit the damage of the fire. #GBfire1880

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Hot off the Press: 7 ½ PM- The fire has been extinguished. The nightmare is over. #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: 4 ½ PM, there has been reports of a death. Prayers to the family. #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: The fire is raging through the Northeast. Let’s hope the firefighters get there soon. #GBFire1880

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Hot off the Press: The fire is continuing Northeast. People in the path should prepare by getting water buckets. #GBfire1880

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@BS200789 No reports yet. Will keep you posted #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: At 3 ½ PM Flying debris started a fire on Cherry St. Firefighters are still working on Jackson Square. #williteverend #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: The fire is currently being fought at Jackson Square. #keepmeposted #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: At 3 ¾ The fire is traveling North-East towards Jackson Square. Residents should get ready #Gbfire1880

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@1880EBaird The Presbyterian Church is engulfed in flames. #Gbfire1880

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#RosamondFollett, Let me know if the fire comes towards the house. #Workingintheoffice #atleastthiswillsellpapers

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@1880JSuydam The fire has spread to houses around the Mill and is heading North-East. Let's hope they get it under control soon #GBfire1880

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Hot Off the Press: Houses around the Mill are catching fire. Get ready. #PrayforGreenBay #GBFire1880

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If you have any Information regarding the fire let me know. #StateGazette #GBfire1880