Glowing red above the Mississippi near the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the historic Grain Belt Beer sign is a beacon of local brewing heritage. It’s not just an ad—it’s a landmark, preserved and loved even as the brewery it once promoted has changed hands. Light it up at night and you’ve got vintage magic over the water. You’ve unlocked this Minneapolis Marvel POAP for toasting one of the city’s most enduring icons in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.98618, -93.26344 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.98618,-93.26344 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grain_Belt_Beer_Sign NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998919224126603265

With its sleek, minimalist lines and bronze glass façade, the Campbell Mithun Tower is a love letter to International Style architecture. Rising confidently from Marquette Avenue, this skyscraper has been turning heads since the '80s. It reflects both the energy of downtown and the evolving ambitions of Minneapolis’s skyline. Earn this Architecture Aficionado POAP as part of your 612 POAP Challenge for spotting style in the city’s vertical climb. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97365, -93.26987 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97365,-93.26987 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two22 NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999197400568430593

Built in 1929 and inspired by the Washington Monument, the Foshay Tower is a time capsule from a more flamboyant era. Once the tallest building in Minneapolis, its rich limestone façade and lavish lobby echo a time when architecture was all about grandeur and ambition. It now houses a hotel, but its original vision still stands tall. Grab this Architecture Aficionado POAP for checking off a Deco darling in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97452, -93.27155 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97452,-93.27155 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foshay_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999227087382380545

The Capella Tower is more than just one of the tallest buildings in the state—it’s a symbol of Minneapolis’s blend of art and industry. Its curved crown and skyway connections make it instantly recognizable and unusually elegant for a skyscraper. This tower shows that even corporate architecture can have a little soul. You’ve unlocked this Architecture Aficionado POAP in the 612 POAP Challenge by admiring modern height with a twist. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97637, -93.2686 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97637,-93.2686 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capella_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999152320591691777