A little-known memorial to servicemen and nurses killed in the line of duty during the First World War.

During World War II the Thorp building was guarded by the OSS, FBI, and US Navy because of the top-secret bombsight being produced there.

The oldest remaining frame residence in Minneapolis.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

Sleepy Minneapolis block beats Guinness Record for most churches on one city block.

A Museum Dedicated to the Heroes That Fight Fire.

This old residential building was once the largest flour mill in the world.

One of the world's premier laboratories for hydraulic engineering research takes full advantage of the water's power.

A nerdcentric group and creators of the Nerd Prom.

A Foundry on a Sleepy Street.

A Building for Your (Former) Funerary Needs.

1887 era Russian Orthodox church in Minneapolis.

A fence constructed completely of skis on Monroe Street.

Downtown Minneapolis mixed art and function by turning some of their sewer covers into works of art.

No one's quite sure where this quirky university tradition originated.

One of the coolest murals in Minneapolis.

One of two giant blue cockerel statues erected with an intentional double meaning.

This kaleidoscopic mural shows Bob Dylan throughout his transition from young troubadour to Nobel laureate.

This French Canadian classic is a specialty of the oldest continually used church in Minneapolis.

This iconic water tower and failed bandstand is open for panoramic views once a year.

This 1960s kinetic artwork has been restored and is once again whirling away in downtown Minneapolis.

The oldest continually used church in Minneapolis also sells great meat pies.

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Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.