I'm afraid of the dark :(

 Fact of the Day:

Minneapolis used to be home to the worlds tallest light fixture. Prior to the days of gas lamps lining the main avenues and streets of Minneapolis, there used to be ONE SOLITARY light fixture to light the majority of Minneapolis, back when 7th street was "the country". At 275 feet tall, this behemoth dwarfed everything in the juvenile Minneapolis. The lights could be moved up and down the fixture for desired radius of lighting. Built in 1882, this light tower stood at a staggering 275 feet (84 meters). Lights were placed on the crown and pulled up and down the tower by pulley every day. This method of lighting downtown lasted a meager 10 years as growth outpaced the efficient lighting area. The tower was taken down using cold chisels and felled much like a tree. Funny that you mention that, Minneapolis was at the time the World leader in lumber exports, I guess you use techniques that you are best familiar with. Currently a flag pole sites on the site, standing at an insignificant 90 feet tall. 

Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society.


Courtsey of St. Anthony Heritage Board