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During the early 20^th century, the Gateway, or Lower Loop, was the largest skid row in the Upper Midwest, including flophouses, missions, and bars mixed with a variety of other businesses that needed cheap rents and a central location.  Between 1959 and 1963, in an effort to clean up the area, Minneapolis demolished 25 blocks, or almost 40% of its historic downtown, turning this part of the city into a wasteland of surface parking lots.  Revisit its history and learn about current proposals to develop this area.  Cost: $8.