Pillsbury A Mill, Minneapolis: World’s Largest Flour Mill

The Pillsbury A Mill, once the world's largest flour mill, stands in Minneapolis. Constructed in 1881, it was a key part of the city's industrial history.
The Pillsbury A Mill, located in Minneapolis, was once the largest flour mill in the world. Constructed in 1881, its massive scale and innovative milling technology were central to Minneapolis's status as a global flour production hub. The mill operated for over a century, playing a significant role in the city's industrial history and the American agricultural economy. Although no longer in operation as a mill, the structure remains a prominent example of late 19th-century industrial architecture.
Photo taken in February 2009.
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