North Loop in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Pasta Factory
Built: 1896
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
1. Pasta Factory Marker
When Minneapolis grocer James T. Williams invented Creamettes in 1912, they were considered revolutionary. With thinner walls and a larger opening, they cooked in one-third the time of traditional macaroni.
He first sold Creamettes through Mother's Macaroni Company, a few blocks away on 3rd Avenue North, but they were so popular, Williams was able to buy the company, rename it Creamette, and move to this facility in 1916. He put the likeness of his daughter, Peg, on the packaging. The company was sold to Borden in 1979.
Designed by architects Long & Kees with a Richardsonian style low Syrian arch, this building was originally used as a farm implement warehouse for the Champion line of binders, mowers and reapers.
Erected by North Loop Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 44° 59.267′ N, 93° 16.333′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in North Loop. It is on N. 1st Street west of N. 4th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or
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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: Lutefisk Processing Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Windmills, Wagons and More (approx. 0.2 miles away); Streetcars, Groceries & Booze (approx. 0.2 miles away); Navigation on the Upper Mississippi River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buggy Assembly Plant (approx. 0.2 miles away); Glass Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washers & Tools (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriages to Cars (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.
Also see . . . Loop Back: Creamette's Beginnings in the North Loop (QR code on marker).
Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
2. Pasta Factory Marker at the entrance to the Creamette Company Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
