Pillsbury A Mill, Watermill in Minneapolis, United States.
The Pillsbury A Mill stands on the east bank of the Mississippi River, featuring limestone walls and timber framing in a rectangular structure.
Completed in 1881, this mill maintained its position as the world's largest flour production facility for four decades, processing 17,500 barrels daily.
The mill represents the industrial heritage of Minneapolis, demonstrating the evolution of American flour production and architectural engineering methods.
The structure now contains 251 apartments for artists, incorporating sustainable features including a hydroelectric turbine that earned LEED Gold Certification.
Two original direct-drive waterwheels generated 1,200 horsepower each, with one replaced by a 2,500 horsepower turbine in 1901.
Location: Minneapolis
Architects: Leroy Buffington
GPS coordinates: 44.98394,-93.25266
Latest update: June 3, 2025 10:05
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