Disasters on the Riverfront Walking Tour

Name: Disasters on the Riverfront Walking Tour
Start: 2024-09-29T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-29T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Mill City Museum

Schedule

Sun Sep 29 2024 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Mill City Museum | 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 2 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 $20/MNHS members save 20%.