National Historic Landmark

Pillsbury A Mill

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
November 13, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000402

About this property

The Pillsbury A-Mill is a former flour mill located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was 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 (890 kilowatts). In 1901 one of the turbines was replaced with a 2,500 horsepower one. Both the mill and its headrace tunnel are contributing resources to the St. Anthony Falls Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The mill is also independently on the NRHP. The mill was named a National Historic Landmark in 1966 and has since been converted into the A-Mill Artist Lofts.

Location

301 Main St. SE
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.98390, -93.25289

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Pillsbury A Mill listed on the National Register?

Pillsbury A Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Pillsbury A Mill?

Pillsbury A Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Pillsbury A Mill a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Pillsbury A Mill has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Pillsbury A Mill?

The period of significance for Pillsbury A Mill is recorded as the industrial era.

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