City history
From its beginnings as a global milling capital to its evolution as a modern transit hub, explore the rich history and timekeeping evolution of Minneapolis.
Chapter one
Earliest documented name
"Named for the waterfall"
The earliest documented urban settlement in the area was St. Anthony, established near the falls to utilize water power for early industrial development.
Named for the waterfall
A primary settlement located on the east bank of the Mississippi River.
Mill City / Appletown
The name was adopted following the incorporation and growth of the regional settlements.
Chapter two
Railroad companies implemented standard time zones, integrating Minneapolis into the Central Time synchronization.
Daylight Saving Time was first utilized in the United States to conserve energy during the First World War.
Chapter three
The first formal settlement was established near the falls to leverage hydraulic power.
Minneapolis was officially incorporated, providing the legal framework for rapid industrial expansion.
The city rose to prominence as one of the largest flour milling centers in the world.
Significant expansion of regional aviation infrastructure supported growing metropolitan needs.
The METRO light rail system expanded, significantly improving regional connectivity and transit access.