Nicollet Island, River island in downtown Minneapolis, United States
The 194,407-square-meter island stands in the Mississippi River, connected to downtown Minneapolis by the Hennepin Avenue Bridge near Saint Anthony Falls.
Franklin Steele acquired the island for $60 in 1848 and built the first sawmill, marking the beginning of industrial development in the area.
The Sioux and Ojibwe people used the island as a sacred location for birthing ceremonies and gatherings before European settlement began in 1838.
The Minneapolis Park Board manages the public land while private owners maintain Victorian houses, offering walking paths and event venues for visitors.
The Nicollet Island Pavilion, constructed in 1893, remains one of the final industrial structures on this land with 144 permanent residents.
Location: Nicollet Island/East Bank
GPS coordinates: 44.98750,-93.26333
Latest update: March 27, 2025 14:59
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