From the first meeting of the founding tenants, to the artful renovation of contiguous warehouse buildings, to the programs offered today, Open Book has come a long way. Brought together by a relentless commitment to the literary arts community, and the need for a sustainable home, The Loft Literary Center, Milkweed Editions, and Minnesota Center for Book Arts overcame strategic and financial challenges to open the doors in 2000. Find out how Open Book helped revitalize a neighborhood and continues to ignite the imagination of all who visit.