Goerke-Shrode, Sabine

Jan 23, 2005

Abstract: In 1886, Henry Goosen opened a blacksmith shop and general hardware store in Cordelia. He had a strong background in well drilling, pumps, steam machinery and related areas. As such, he had become interested in the Fairfield Water Works, located on Empire Street behind the Courthouse. He was in the process of overhauling the aging machinery, when a devastating fire destroyed the plant on Christmas Eve 1901. This is the second installment on Henry Goosen and downtown Fairfield during the first decade of the 20th century. - Editor