A Sweet Discovery
When you purchase a building that started it’s life as a candy factory you’d expect some interesting finds and 900 N. 3rd Street hasn’t disappointed! Our new building was built in 1923 as a candy factory first for Gurley Candy, followed by Fannie Farmer. One of the more unique features we have discovered during our core and shell work is a large roof-top vat that once held the molasses used to make candy and other sweet confections. Even though it has not been used for many decades, you can still step inside the vat and detect the strong smell of syrup! While we will be removing the vat as part of the roof top renovation, it has served as a great reminder to us of the role the North Loop played in the commercial development of Minneapolis and how we want to mark our own presence in this dynamic and revitalized part of our City.
