Nicollet Island in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Nicollet Island Businesses

— Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Trail —

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2015

1. Nicollet Island Businesses Marker

Inscription. The Nicollet Island Pavilion building was built in 1893 as the William Bros. Boiler Works. The Nicollet Island Inn was built the same year as the Island Sash and Door Company. Nearby was the large Island Power Building which was torn down in 1937. It housed a variety of shops, all powered by a cable drive connected to a wheelhouse near Hennepin Island.

Erected by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 44° 59.142′ N, 93° 15.686′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is on Nicollet Island. Marker is on Wilder Street just south of East Hennepin Avenue, on the right when traveling south. It is on Nicollet Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minneapolis MN 55401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph N. Nicollet (within shouting distance of this marker); Stepping Stone Between East and West (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father Louis Hennepin Bridge (about 400 feet away); Eliza Winston (about 700 feet away); The House of John H. Stevens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stevens House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Symbols on the Skyline (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indians at the Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.

Regarding Nicollet Island Businesses. The Power Building took its power from the river; non-electric hydropower.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2015

2. Nicollet Island Businesses Marker

Nicollet Island Pavilion image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2015

3. Nicollet Island Pavilion

Nicollet Island Inn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, May 1, 2015

4. Nicollet Island Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2016, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.