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American House

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

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. The Y Block is stop 28 in a historic tour developed by…

Signor Building

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

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

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…