Gold Medal Flour sign, Washburn Crosby Mill, Minneapolis, -13F

Steam from double digit below zero in Minneapolis
Steam from double digit below zero in Minneapolis.

The historic Washburn Crosby Mill, a prominent structure in Minneapolis, is illuminated by its "Gold Medal Flour" sign on a frigid night with temperatures reaching -13°F. Originally built in the late 19th century, the mill was a cornerstone of the Pillsbury Company's operations and a significant contributor to Minneapolis's status as a global flour-producing center.

Photo taken in January 2022.

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