"In a matter of seconds, a series of thunderous explosions — heard 10 miles away in St. Paul — destroyed what had been Minneapolis' largest industrial building, and the largest mill in the world, along with several adjacent flour mills. It was the worst disaster of its type in the city's history, prompting major safety upgrades in future mill developments." Mill City Museum
"In a matter of seconds, a series of thunderous explosions — heard 10 miles away in St. Paul — destroyed what had been Minneapolis' largest industrial building, and the largest mill in the world, along with several adjacent flour mills. It was the worst disaster of its type in the city's history, prompting major safety upgrades in future mill developments." Mill City Museum
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
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Approximate original location of Ard Godfrey's still-standing home (Main St. and 2nd Ave.)
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Approximate original location of Ard Godfrey's still-standing home (Main St. and 2nd Ave.)
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Author: lexibottern
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"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum
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"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum
E66 - Panoramic View of the City of Minneapolis Minnesota - 1879
Washburn Mill Factory
"In a matter of seconds, a series of thunderous explosions — heard 10 miles away in St. Paul — destroyed what had been Minneapolis' largest industrial building, and the largest mill in the world, along with several adjacent flour mills. It was the worst disaster of its type in the city's history, prompting major safety upgrades in future mill developments." Mill City MuseumWashburn Mill Factory
"In a matter of seconds, a series of thunderous explosions — heard 10 miles away in St. Paul — destroyed what had been Minneapolis' largest industrial building, and the largest mill in the world, along with several adjacent flour mills. It was the worst disaster of its type in the city's history, prompting major safety upgrades in future mill developments." Mill City MuseumHennepin Island
"Built in 1854, the “Island Mill” turned out one hundred barrels of flour a day and could grind 160 bushels in four hours." National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
Hennepin Island
"Built in 1854, the “Island Mill” turned out one hundred barrels of flour a day and could grind 160 bushels in four hours." National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
Ard Godfrey House
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
Ard Godfrey House
The original site of the first University of Minnesota building. The school has since moved down the river but maintains two waterfront campuses (Eastbank and Westbank).
The location of this building now holds Chute Square Park and Arc Godfrey's first Saint Anthony home. Godfrey is credited as the leading millwright, helping build the first dam and sawmills in St. Anthony Falls. The home originally was at Main St. and 2nd Ave., but moved multiple times due to preservation needs. It is now the oldest surviving frame of a home in the Twin Cities (1848).
Approximate original location of Ard Godfrey's still-standing home (Main St. and 2nd Ave.)
Approximate original location of Ard Godfrey's still-standing home (Main St. and 2nd Ave.)
"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum
"The Father Louis Hennepin Suspension Bridge, built in 1855, was the first bridge built to crossing the Mississippi River. A second, stronger suspension bridge was built in 1877 just upriver, deeming the original unnecessary. It was destroyed before the turn of the 20th century." Mill City Museum
"Minneapolis has more bridges across the Mississippi River than any other community." Mill City Museum