Disasters on the Riverfront Tour

Name: Disasters on the Riverfront Tour
Start: 2025-08-31T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-31T12:00:00-05:00
Location: 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55401

Schedule

Sun Aug 31 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55401 | Minneapolis, MN

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.
Cost is $25 per person.