Tour Overview
Explore the history of bonanza farming in the Red River Valley and the impact bonanza farming had on small-town life.
Beginning in the 1870s, bonanza farming revolutionized the landscape of and life in the Red River Valley. This agricultural craze brought new people, jobs, profits, and technological advancement to the area and impacted many facets of rural community life. Take this tour if you are interested in hearing more on the days of bonanza farms and this industry's impact on community life in the Red River Valley.
Stops
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Stop 1: Bonanza farming intro
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Stop 2: Trangsrud Elevator
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Stop 3: Embden Depot and Norther Pacific Train
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Stop 4: Horse-Drawn Vehicles Building
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Stop 5: Furnberg Store
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Stop 6: Land Office Bank
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Stop 7: Checkered Years House
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Stop 8: Houston Mansion
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Stop 9: Melroe Tractor Building
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Stop 10: Mourn Agricultural Museum
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Stop 11: Cook Car
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