The tour continues… As we reach the western end of the Stone Arch Bridge, we can see, atop the bluff to our left, a ruined building. The eastern and northern walls have almost entirely collapsed. We are looking at the ruins of the Wasburn Crosby A-Mill (later to become General Mills). And it is in [...]
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Stop #3: Mill City Museum – “The Most Explosive Museum in the World”
September 16, 2008Stop #2: The Most Romantic Spot in Minneapolis – Stone Arch Bridge
September 13, 2008Hello again, intrepid blog tourers! Today we stop at what has been dubbed, “The Most Romantic Spot in Minneapolis” – The Stone Arch Bridge. Stretching more than 2,000 feet across the Mississippi river in the heart of downtown Minneapolis (map), the bridge is truly a sight to see. [...]
First Stop: The Segway Magical History Tour
September 8, 2008The tour begins! Our first stop is the Segway Magical History Tour of the Riverfront District of Minneapolis. I found this tour to be a very fun and informative way to experience the past, present, and future of the heart of Minneapolis. Before embarking on this tour, my only familiarity with Segways [...]
