Ceresota Building, Historic grain elevator in Mill District, Minneapolis, United States.
The Ceresota Building is an 11-story grain elevator at 155 South Fifth Avenue featuring a large windowless south facade with a painted brand logo on its side. The structure was designed with 57 storage bins to support the operations of nearby mills.
The Northwestern Consolidated Milling Company built this brick grain storage facility in 1908 to support its milling operations in the Mill District. The building played a key role during Minneapolis' peak grain processing era in the early 20th century.
The building takes its name from Ceresota, combining Ceres the Roman goddess of grain with Ota, reflecting early flour makers' marketing strategy.
The building now operates as Millers Landing Senior Living and does not offer public access to its interior, as it houses residential units. The best views come from exploring the surrounding area and viewing the exterior from the nearby riverfront.
This is the last remaining brick grain storage building along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, representing a rare survivor from the grain processing era. Its preservation makes it an important testament to the city's industrial past.
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