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July 03, 2012
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Children Waiting to buy Fireworks, July 2, 1939 These kids are deciding if they want smoke (snakes) or explosions (M-80s) for their Independence Day.  The explosive devices seem to be getting most of the attention. According to the accompanying Minneapolis Tribune article, suburban Minneapolis firework stands were patronized by a customer base of about 50% children (mostly boys aged 6-16) and 50% adults.  The boys traveled to the stands via streetcar and bicycle.  The biggest seller was the flash cracker which measured an inch and one half in length.

Children Waiting to buy Fireworks, July 2, 1939

These kids are deciding if they want smoke (snakes) or explosions (M-80s) for their Independence Day.  The explosive devices seem to be getting most of the attention.

According to the accompanying Minneapolis Tribune article, suburban Minneapolis firework stands were patronized by a customer base of about 50% children (mostly boys aged 6-16) and 50% adults.  The boys traveled to the stands via streetcar and bicycle.  The biggest seller was the flash cracker which measured an inch and one half in length.

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July 03, 2011
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CHILDREN AT A FIREWORKS STAND ON WAYZATA BOULEVARD, July 3, 1941 Stand was in St. Louis Park, one mile west of Minneapolis on Wayzata Blvd. This was the last year that explosive fireworks sales were legal in Minnesota.  Apparently back then the flower stand became the fireworks stand temporarily each summer.  Have a safe and fun Independence Day!

CHILDREN AT A FIREWORKS STAND ON WAYZATA BOULEVARD, July 3, 1941


Stand was in St. Louis Park, one mile west of Minneapolis on Wayzata Blvd. This was the last year that explosive fireworks sales were legal in Minnesota.  Apparently back then the flower stand became the fireworks stand temporarily each summer.  Have a safe and fun Independence Day!

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