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Church of Our Savior

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The new minister, Rev. Francis Alleyne, insisted that the church build a new sanctuary. They hired architect John Sutcliffe to design this beautiful gothic-style building. This is stop 34 in…

Carnegie Library

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The city turned to philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie for its new library in 1905. This is stop 33 in a historic tour developed by the Little Falls Heritage Preservation Commission.

Crowder’s Station

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After Minnie Crowder suffered a stroke, her family offered to help by providing Minnie with a service station to run. This is stop 32 in a historic tour developed by…

Morrison County Courthouse

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In 1890, Morrison County erected its new courthouse, designed by architect Charles Dunham. This is stop 31 in a historic tour developed by the Little Falls Heritage Preservation Commission.

Trebby Building

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Samuel Trebby was an unusual personality who often raised feathers in city government. He built this commercial block in 1885. This is stop 30 in a historic tour developed by…

American House

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The American House opened for business in 1883 by Joseph Diedrich as a hotel, saloon, and boarding house. This is stop 29 in a historic tour developed by the Little…

The Y Block

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The Y Block, named after a stone found on the site during construction, was built by Ludger Gaudet. This is stop 28 in a historic tour developed by the Little…

Signor Building

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This is one of the oldest commercial buildings in town. Lyman Signor was a prosperous realtor. This is stop 27 in a historic tour developed by the Little Falls Heritage…

Kiewel Building

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The Kiewels operated one of Minnesota’s finest breweries. After incorporating, the company decided to diversify its income and invested in several downtown properties. This is stop 26 in a historic…

Victor Building

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This was one of the city’s most popular retail outlets. This is stop 25 in a historic tour developed by the Little Falls Heritage Preservation Commission.