Minneapolis, United States
Saint Anthony Falls
Saint Anthony Falls, or the Falls of Saint Anthony, located at the northeastern edge of downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, was the only natural major waterfall on the Mississippi River. Throughout the mid-to-late 1800s, various dams were built atop the east and west faces of the falls to support the milling industry that spurred the growth of the city of Minneapolis. In 1880, the central face of the falls was reinforced with a sloping timber apron to stop the upstream erosion of the falls.
- City
- Minneapolis
- Country
- United States
- Category
- Nature
- Suggested visit
- About 150 minutes
More places in Minneapolis
- I-35W Mississippi River bridge
- Walker Art Center
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Weisman Art Museum
- Basilica of Saint Mary
- Guthrie Theater
Background: Wikipedia