Minnesota, Minneapolis, International Harvester Company of America Building / Northern Bag Building
The six-story International Harvester Building (on the right side of photograph) is a five-story brick structure built in 1916. In 2006, the structure was converted to residential housing units. Balconies were added to the west side and rear of the structure. The International Company formed in 1902 was the largest producer of harvesting machines in the United States until the 1920s. The building served as the warehouse and offices for International Harvester's collections department from 1916 to 1924.
The large, six-story, brick factory and warehouse building with the 163-foot stepped tower and large industrial windows was constructed in 1920 by the Northern Bag Company. The Northern Bag Company manufactured burlap, jute and cotton bags primarily for the flour industry. In 2004, the building was converted to residential housing unit.
Both the International Harvester Company Building and the Northern Bag Company Building are located in the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as contributing properties.
Minnesota, Minneapolis, International Harvester Company of America Building / Northern Bag Building
The six-story International Harvester Building (on the right side of photograph) is a five-story brick structure built in 1916. In 2006, the structure was converted to residential housing units. Balconies were added to the west side and rear of the structure. The International Company formed in 1902 was the largest producer of harvesting machines in the United States until the 1920s. The building served as the warehouse and offices for International Harvester's collections department from 1916 to 1924.
The large, six-story, brick factory and warehouse building with the 163-foot stepped tower and large industrial windows was constructed in 1920 by the Northern Bag Company. The Northern Bag Company manufactured burlap, jute and cotton bags primarily for the flour industry. In 2004, the building was converted to residential housing unit.
Both the International Harvester Company Building and the Northern Bag Company Building are located in the Minneapolis Warehouse Historic District and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as contributing properties.