North Loop in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gothic Storage Facility
Built: 1889 (Additions 1902-1906)
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Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
1. Gothic Storage Facility Marker
The same architect who designed Minnesota's state capitol and the US Supreme Court building, Cass Gilbert, designed the Gothic Revival facade of this building.
Before his 1904 renovation, multiple produce warehouses stood on this block. Gilbert's new design combined them into one cohesive facility. The wrought iron bars offered security for the building's next purpose: personal storage.
In 1992, Theatre de la Jeune Lune hollowed out the interior to create a spacious performance hall. In 2012, it became the elegant event center known as Aria.
Erected by North Loop Neighborhood Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 44° 59.079′ N, 93° 16.09′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in North Loop. It is at the intersection of N. 1st Street and N. 1st Avenue on N. 1st Street. The marker is at the east corner of the building, on the northeast-facing elevation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 N 1st Street,
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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: Bridge Square to the Gateway (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Streetcars, Groceries & Booze (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridging the Stream (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriages to Cars (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stevens House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The House of John H. Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carriages, Crackers & Color TVs (approx. Ό mile away); Father Louis Hennepin Bridge (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.
Regarding Gothic Storage Facility. The building was purchased by River Valley Church for $10 million
Photographed by McGhiever, June 23, 2024
2. Gothic Storage Facility Marker (first niche on right) at the building's east corner
Also see . . . Loop Back: Storage Facility With A Dramatic Overhaul (QR code on marker). (Submitted on August 10, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
