Fun facts about Gold Medal
A flour brand that’s rich in history.
Earning its name
Founder, Cadwallader Washburn, won the gold medal at the 1880 First Millers International Exhibition.
Washburn’s Folly
A new state-of-the art mill was built and nicknamed “Washburn’s Folly.” The original burned down.
Still reaching for the sky
The A Mill remains an iconic part of the Minneapolis skyline today.
History
Flour Fueled WWI hunger relief effort
An exhibit highlights a life-saving food and clothing relief effort during the First World War, with a General Mills connection.
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