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The Pillsbury A-Mill, completed in 1881 on the east bank of the Mississippi River, was once the largest flour mill in the world and a symbol of Minneapolis’s dominance in global grain production. Designed by architect LeRoy Buffington and engineer William de la Barre, the mill harnessed the power of St. Anthony Falls to grind over 5,000 barrels of flour a day at its peak. Its innovative use of water turbines, reinforced limestone walls, and massive storage elevators represented the cutting edge of 19th-century milling technology. Today, the restored complex — now repurposed as artist lofts — stands as a National Historic Landmark and a reminder of the city’s industrial ingenuity.

Pillsbury A-Mill conversion on the Mississippi River

The Pillsbury A-Mill, completed in 1881 on the east bank…

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The Washburn A Mill, the world's largest flour mill when built and now part of the Mill City Museum. Nominated in USA Today as the best history museum for 2nd year in a row. 4th place last year, this years voting ends on 02/12.

Mill City Museum in front of US Bank Stadium

The Washburn A Mill, the world's largest flour mill when…

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The former Pillsbury flour mills as seen from downtown Minneapolis.

Pillsbury A Mill, Minneapolis

The former Pillsbury flour mills as seen from downtown Minneapolis.

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The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since been renovated into condos.

Pillsbury’s Best Flour and the lit up water tower

The former Pillsbury flour mill near downtown Minneapolis. It's since…

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The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It held the distinction of being the world's largest flour mill for 40 years. Completed in 1881, it was owned by the Pillsbury Company and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built, each capable of generating 1,200 horsepower (895 kW). The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into resident artist lofts.

Sunset at Minneapolis’s Pillsbury’s Best Flour

The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on…

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The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first operating mill in Minnesota. Per the company, the purifier, patent barrel and graham flour were invented here.

Vermillion Falls at Ardent Mills in Hastings Minnesota

The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first…

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The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first operating mill in Minnesota. Per the company, the purifier, patent barrel and graham flour were invented here.

Vermillion Falls at the Ardent Mill facility in Hastings

The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first…

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The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first operating mill in Minnesota. Per the company, the purifier, patent barrel and graham flour were invented here.

Ardent Mills in Hastings, MN

The Ardent Mills facility in Hastings, MN was the first…

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The old Washburn Mill in downtown Minneapolis, part of the Mill City Museum.

Gold Medal Flour and Washburn Mill

The old Washburn Mill in downtown Minneapolis, part of the…

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