International Market Square, Minneapolis
Facts and practical information
The Northwestern Knitting Company Factory, also known as Munsingwear Corporation and later as International Market Square, is a former factory building in the Sumner-Glenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. The company was founded in 1888 by George D. Munsing, who invented a method of plating wool fibers with silk and cotton to make the union suit more comfortable. The company received financial backing from Clinton Morrison and Charles Alfred Pillsbury, who were prominent businessmen in the Minneapolis flour milling industry. This style of underwear, patented in 1891, proved to be very popular, and the company eventually became the world's largest manufacturer of underwear. The company changed its name in 1919 to Munsingwear. ()
International Market Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: First Avenue, Target Field, Target Center, Dakota Jazz Club.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is International Market Square open?
- Monday 11:30 am - 2 pm
- Tuesday 11:30 am - 2 pm
- Wednesday 11:30 am - 2 pm
- Thursday 11:30 am - 2 pm
- Friday 11:30 am - 2 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to International Market Square?
How to get to International Market Square by public transport?
Bus
- Laurel Av • Lines: 4, 4A, 4L, 4P (13 min walk)
- 16 St • Lines: 4, 4A, 4L, 4P (13 min walk)
Light rail
- Target Field • Lines: 901, 902 (15 min walk)
- Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue • Lines: 901, 902 (20 min walk)
Train
- Target Field (16 min walk)