Washburn Community Library

Located near Minnehaha Creek, not far from the city limits, Washburn Community Library has been busy since its opening day in 1970. A 1992 renovation and expansion enhanced its role as a cultural and learning resource center. Minneapolis' milling history is remembered in this library, named for flour magnate and U.S. Senator William D. Washburn, founder of the Washburn-Crosby Milling Company. An original millstone from an early Minneapolis mill is installed in the yard, donated by General Mills, the corporate descendant of Mr. Washburn's enterprise.