2017.7.31We took a one-day business trip to Minneapolis. As the plane approached the city, the grid-like farm fields, each with a house nestled within, looked absolutely fascinating.
I took a walk around the downtown blocks. The area isn’t very big and features a mix of old and new buildings, but it felt like every road in the downtown was being repaved.
While the downtown area wasn’t particularly impressive, my morning walk across the Stone Arch Bridge the next day was a delightful surprise.
Saint Anthony Falls not only gave birth to the city but also to the entire milling industry, earning Minneapolis the title of ‘Flour Milling Capital of the World’ at the turn of the 20th century. Today, you can still see Gold Medal Flour and Pillsbury’s Best Flour buildings on both sides of the Mississippi River.
The stone arch bridge, built in 1883 near the falls, was originally constructed to connect the railway systems on the east and west banks of the river. Today, it is used exclusively for walking and biking and often hosts festivals to celebrate the city’s heritage.
The fall eventually collapsed because of the erosion and industrial use. A series of locks and dams were built. Now the area together with the store arch bridge is part of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.
The falls eventually collapsed due to erosion and industrial use. A series of locks and dams were built. Today, the area, along with the Stone Arch Bridge, is part of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.
