Before we dive into the fascinating history behind Minnesota’s oldest landmark, let’s have some fun and see just how well you know your state.
How’d you do? All of those spots are definitely iconic, but none of them hold the title of the oldest. It’s not a rusty bridge or a famous lighthouse. Nope, it’s tied to something a little more… baked into our history.
So, what is it? Minnesota’s oldest landmark was actually the world’s largest of its kind when it opened back in 1880, putting Minneapolis on the map as the “Flour Capital of the World.” It played a huge role in shaping the city’s identity…