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Victor Building

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

Gregerson Building

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Route 10 became a major road — the Jefferson Highway — and Gregerson decided to open a car dealership here. He sold the Elcar in the early years. The Gregerson…

Harrison and Peterson Building

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Built by Alonzo Harrison in 1908, Munsingwear opened a factory here during World War II. The Harrison and Peterson Building is stop 23 in a historic tour developed by the…

U.S. Post Office

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The postal service was undergoing major changes when this building opened. The U.S. Post Office is stop 22 in a historic tour developed by the Little Falls Heritage Preservation Commission.

Little Falls Dam

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The dam transformed the local economy and turned the city into a thriving milling center. The Little Falls Dam is stop 21 in a historic tour developed by the Little…

Northern Pacific Railway Depot

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The Great Northern Railroad played a vital role in the local economy. The depot was designed by Cass Gilbert, one of America’s great architects. The Northern Pacific Railway Depot is…

Our Lady of Lourdes Church

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Polish Catholics began this parish to serve the west side community. The church was designed by architect Vincent Cordello. Our Lady of Lourdes Church is stop 19 in a historic…

Bethel Lutheran Church

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Swedish immigrants began Bethel Lutheran Church in the late 19th century and erected this building in 1902. Bethel Lutheran Church is stop 18 in a historic tour developed by the…

Little Falls City Hall

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During the Great Depression, the WPA created thousands of jobs. One project was a new water treatment plant in Little Falls, later converted into city offices. Little Falls City Hall…

Pine Tree Lumber Company

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One of Minnesota’s greatest lumber companies had its office here along the banks of the Mississippi. The Pine Tree Lumber Company is stop 16 in a historic tour developed by…