Milwaukee Elevator
Also known as Preston Elevator
About Milwaukee Elevator
Milwaukee Elevator, at Fillmore Street and Root River State Trail, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2006. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Grain Elevator Design in Minnesota MPS.
What it isHistoric structure in Preston, Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Fillmore Street and Root River State Trail, Preston · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Fillmore County Jail and Carriage HouseItalianate · 0.3 mi on
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Memories of Milwaukee Elevator
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Questions about Milwaukee Elevator
Is Milwaukee Elevator on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 31, 2006 (Register number 06000454).
Is Milwaukee Elevator a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Milwaukee Elevator?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Milwaukee Elevator?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93200358 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.