Advance Thresher/Emerson-Newton Implement Company, historic buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
The Advance Thresher/Emerson-Newton Implement Company Building is an architectural ensemble consisting of two structures in downtown Minneapolis completed in 1900 and 1904. The first building contains six floors while the second contains seven, and both display the refined brickwork and terra cotta ornamentation characteristic of early 20th century industrial design influenced by Louis Sullivan's style.
The company was founded to manufacture farm equipment, with both buildings serving as production centers in the early 1900s. In the 1980s the structures were converted to office space, and later redeveloped into a hotel with dining venues, ensuring their preservation and continued use.
The Emerson-Newton name reflects the partnership that shaped local agricultural manufacturing, and visitors can sense this commercial heritage through the building's prominent position on the street. The visible craftsmanship in the terra cotta details speaks to an era when factory owners invested in making work spaces that were both functional and visually refined.
The buildings are located on South 3rd Street in what was once a factory district and are easily reached by foot or car. The exterior can be viewed from the public street while the interior is accessible as a hotel with restaurants.
The buildings were designed by the architecture firm Kees and Colburn and showcase influences from renowned architect Louis Sullivan in their refined detailing. This design influence made them inspiration for many other factories and commercial buildings across the area.
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