

Disasters on the Riverfront Tour
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-341-7555 | mcm@mnhs.org
About This Event
Explore the various disasters that accompanied the industrialization and development of the Mississippi Riverfront. This guided tour offers visitors a look at the unintended consequences brought on by the transformation of the riverfront into the flour milling capital of the world. The tour includes about 1.25 miles of moderate-paced walking with several stops. Topics discussed will include industrial accidents, deindustrialization, and the impact of the milling industry on the natural landscape.
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Sunday, August 31, 2025
Disasters on the Riverfront Tour

Explore the various disasters that accompanied the industrialization and development of the Mississippi Riverfront. This guided tour offers visitors a look at the unintended consequences brought on by the transformation of the riverfront into the flour milling capital of the world. The tour includes about 1.25 miles of moderate-paced walking with several stops. Topics discussed will include industrial accidents, deindustrialization, and the impact of the milling industry on the natural landscape.
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