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

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

Built in record time after tragedy, the 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge is a story of resilience and renewal. This sleek, modern structure carries thousands of cars each day while quietly boasting green credentials and structural innovation. It even lights up in brilliant colors at night, offering a moment of beauty amid the bustle. As a Bridge Builder in the 612 POAP Challenge, you’ve crossed more than a river—you’ve crossed into history. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 44.97896, -93.24497 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97896,-93.24497 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Saint_Anthony_Falls_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999329341963763713

This POAP is given to everyone that collects any of the 33 locations in the 612 POAP Challenge! Collect one and you will get this POAP sent to you to commemorate being in the challenge. Mailing List: https://buttondown.com/612-poap-challenge