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

Awarded to those who collected a location in the 612 POAP Challenge over Fourth of July weekend. Whether you were chasing digital collectibles by the river or catching fireworks downtown, this badge marks your star-spangled steps through Minneapolis. Boom goes the POAP!

Glowing like a futuristic arc over the Mississippi, the Lowry Avenue Bridge is an eye-catching marvel of LED design and engineering. Its sweeping lines and color-changing lights make it one of the most visually striking crossings in Minneapolis. This isn’t just infrastructure—it’s a nightly light show that reflects the creativity of the city. Claim this Bridge Builder POAP for finding beauty where function meets flair in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 45.01309, -93.27454 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/45.01309,-93.27454 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowry_Avenue_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999145723521925121