Saint Anthony Main facts for kids
Saint Anthony Main is a special area in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's located right on Main Street, across from the amazing Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. Even though it's often thought of as part of Northeast Minneapolis, it's actually in the Nicollet Island/East Bank, Minneapolis area.
This area first opened as a "festival marketplace" in the 1980s. This means it was a fun place with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. In the early 2000s, Saint Anthony Main became even more popular. Many new apartments were built nearby. Today, it's a lively spot with a movie theater, several restaurants and cafes, and even a place where you can take a Segway tour!
Exploring Saint Anthony Main's Buildings
Saint Anthony Main is right next to some important landmarks. It sits across Central Avenue from Riverplace, which has homes and offices. The area is also right by Saint Anthony Falls, which is the only waterfall on the entire Mississippi River! You can also see the Hennepin Island Hydroelectric Plant nearby, which has a cool place called Water Power Park. This park opened in 2007.
Some of the buildings in Saint Anthony Main are very old. They date back to the 1850s! Back then, the Village of Saint Anthony was a separate town from Minneapolis. Many of these old buildings are now part of the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District. This means they are protected because of their history.
Here are some of the historic buildings you can find:
- The Pracna Building at 117 Main Street SE was built in 1890. It's now home to Pracna on Main restaurant.
- The Salisbury & Satterlee Company Complex at 201-205 and 219 Main Street SE was built in 1885. Today, it houses Vic's Dining and Tuggs.
- The Upton Block/Union Iron Works at 129 Main Street SE is one of the oldest, built in 1855.
- The Martin and Morrison Block at 127-129 Main Street SE was built in 1858.
There are also newer buildings in the area. These include Phoenix on the River, the Mill and Main apartments, and the Stone Arch Apartments. A very famous building, the Pillsbury A-Mill, was also updated. It's now a place with new apartments, including the A-Mill Artist Lofts.
