North Loop in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Windmills, Wagons and More
Built: 1902
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
1. Windmills, Wagons and More Marker
With spacious showrooms along Washington Avenue and the Great Northern railroad tracks along the lower level, this building was in a prime location to showcase and ship out farm supplies that were in high demand during the westward expansion.
The diamond emblems you see around the exterior were part of the logo of Dean & Company, the farm implement distributor that built this warehouse in 1902.
The Northern Rock Island Plow Company began sharing space here in 1910 and built this into one of the company's busiest regional branches.
Erected by North Loop Neighborhood Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 44° 59.138′ N, 93° 16.426′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in North Loop. It is on N. Washington Avenue west of N. 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 N Washington Avenue,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buggy Assembly Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Lutefisk Processing Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); Carriages to Cars (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washers & Tools (about 500 feet away); Carriages, Crackers & Color TVs (about 600 feet away); Streetcars, Groceries & Booze (about 600 feet away); Glass Factory (about 800 feet away); Pasta Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.
Also see . . . Loop Back: Wagons, Tractors And Windmills (QR code on marker). (Submitted on June 30, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
2. Windmills, Wagons and More Marker at the southeast corner of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
