Walked to a Home Depot to choose picture hangers and drywall anchors. On the way, stopped to enjoy the 1928 Art Moderne former Cream of Wheat headquarters and factory, now condos.
Category: Adaptive Reuse
Awaiting Rebirth
Walked past the dilapidated 1884 Commutator Brass Foundry Co. Building in the Minneapolis Warehouse District. Delighted to learn it will be preserved and incorporated into new construction.
Downtown Post Office
Cycled past the Downtown post office. The building is begging for a new use.
Minneapolis Westin
Wandered through the former downtown Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank building where I once banked. Today it’s a Westin.
Pillsbury A
Walked past the Pillsbury A. In 1881 it was the world’s largest flour mill. It’s now artists’ lofts.
Former Industrial Space
Walked past and through former industrial buildings.
Repurposed Mills
Cycled past repurposed mills.
Athens Gasworks
Athens tourist, day 1 of 3. First port of call: Athens Gasworks. It operated 1857-1984, now preserved and repurposed.
Repurposed Department Store
Cycled to a business meeting with Allina Health in a repurposed Sears department store.