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CW Lofts (Cream of Wheat)
730 Stinson Blvd NE
The 1928 Cream of Wheat plant, a city landmark, with railroad tracks still set into some units.
✓ Verified condominium: Hennepin County CIC No. 1540
- Address
- 730 Stinson Blvd NE
- Neighborhood
- Northeast
- Built
- 1927–28
- Originally
- Cream of Wheat plant
- Became condos
- 2007
- Landmark
- Minneapolis local landmark (2005)
- Architect
- Walter H. Wheeler
- Condo units (county)
- 120
The story
Walter H. Wheeler designed the plant in the Moderne style, laid out to follow the grain as it moved through production. Nabisco bought Cream of Wheat in 1961, and Kraft closed the plant in 2002.
The city designated it a local landmark in 2005, and it reopened as condominiums in 2007.
What stands out
- A 125-foot tower on the southeast corner.
- Historic railroad tracks set into some units.
- Ceilings up to 16 feet, with live/work and two-level units.
Before you buy here
- Landmark status means exterior changes go through city preservation review. Ask about planned exterior projects and how they're funded.
- Ask for the association’s resale disclosure certificate, budget, reserve study and recent minutes. Minnesota law gives you specific rights around that certificate; see our buying and financing guide.
Sources: Hennepin County property records (CIC No. 1540), City of Minneapolis: Cream of Wheat Building, Placeography: Cream of Wheat Building.
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