List of tallest buildings in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, is home to 190 completed high-rises,[1] 41 of which stand taller than 300 feet (91 m). The tallest building in Minneapolis is the 57-story IDS Center, which rises 792 feet (241 m) and was designed by architect Philip Johnson.[2] The tower has been the tallest building in the state of Minnesota since its completion in 1973, and is the 66th-tallest building in the United States.[3] The second-tallest skyscraper in the city and the state is Capella Tower, which rises 775 feet (236 m) and was completed in 1992.[4] Overall, seventeen of the twenty tallest buildings in Minnesota are located in Minneapolis. Additionally, most of the tallest buildings in Downtown Minneapolis are linked via the Minneapolis Skyway System, the largest pedestrian skywalk system in the world.[5]
The history of skyscrapers in the city began with the construction of the Lumber Exchange Building, now also known as the Edison Building, in 1886; this structure, rising 165 feet (50 m) and 12 floors,[6] is often regarded as the first skyscraper in Minnesota and one of the first fire-proof buildings in the country.[7] The Lumber Exchange Building also stands as the oldest structure outside of New York City with at least 12 floors.[8] Minneapolis went through a small building boom in the early 1920s, and then experienced a much larger boom lasting from 1960 to the early 1990s. During this time, 24 of the city's 36 tallest buildings were constructed, including the IDS Center, Capella Tower and Wells Fargo Center. The city is the site of twelve skyscrapers at least 492 feet (150 m) in height, including three which rank among the tallest in the United States. As of 2021[update], the skyline of Minneapolis is ranked 2nd in the Midwest (after Chicago), 11th in the United States, and 82nd in the world with 32 buildings rising at least 328 feet (100 m).[9]
Minneapolis entered into another high-rise construction boom in the early 21st century, and has since seen the completion of eleven buildings rising over 300 feet (91 m) tall, including two skyscrapers that rank among the city’s ten tallest. The tallest of these is the downtown condominium building Eleven, which, at 550 feet (168 m), became the tallest residential building in the state of Minnesota when it was completed in 2022.[10] There are at least 12 additional high-rises or skyscrapers either under construction or approved to begin construction throughout the city as of 2023.
Tallest buildings
[edit]This list ranks Minneapolis skyscrapers that stand at least 300 feet (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed.
Rank | Name | Image | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Year | Notes |
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1 | IDS Center | ![]() |
792 (241) | 57 | 1973 |
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2 | Capella Tower | ![]() |
776 (237) | 56 | 1992 |
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3 | Wells Fargo Center | ![]() |
775 (236) | 57 | 1988 |
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4 | 33 South Sixth | ![]() |
668 (204) | 52 | 1982 |
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5 | Two22 | ![]() |
581 (177) | 42 | 1985 |
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6 | US Bank Plaza I | ![]() |
561 (171) | 40 | 1981 |
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7 | Eleven on the River | ![]() |
550 (168) | 44 | 2022 |
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8 | 60 South Sixth | ![]() |
539 (164) | 40 | 1992 | |
9 | RBC Gateway | 519 (158) | 38 | 2022 |
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10 | Fifth Street Towers II | ![]() |
504 (154) | 36 | 1988 | [23][24] |
11 | Ameriprise Financial Center | ![]() |
498 (152) | 31 | 2000 |
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12 | Target Plaza South | ![]() |
492 (150) | 33 | 2001 |
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13 | PwC Plaza | ![]() |
475 (145) | 36 | 1987 |
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14 | The Carlyle | ![]() |
469 (143) | 41 | 2007 |
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15 | US Bancorp Center | ![]() |
467 (142) | 32 | 2000 |
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16 | AT&T Tower | ![]() |
464 (141) | 34 | 1991 | [34][35] |
17 | SPS Tower | ![]() |
455 (139) | 33 | 1987 | [36][37]
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18 | W Minneapolis - The Foshay | ![]() |
448 (137) | 32 | 1929 | |
19 | CenturyLink Building | ![]() |
416 (127) | 26 | 1932 |
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20 | 50 South Sixth | ![]() |
404 (123) | 30 | 2001 | [42][43] |
21 | Hennepin County Government Center | ![]() |
404 (123) | 24 | 1977 | [44][45] |
22 | LaSalle Plaza | ![]() |
387 (118) | 30 | 1991 |
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23 | Canadian Pacific Plaza | ![]() |
383 (117) | 28 | 1960 | |
24 | Marriott Minneapolis City Center | ![]() |
381 (116) | 32 | 1983 | [50][51] |
25 | LPM Apartments | ![]() |
376 (115) | 36 | 2014 |
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26 | Fifth Street Towers I | ![]() |
354 (108) | 23 | 1987 | [52][53] |
27 | Minneapolis City Hall | ![]() |
341 (104) | 14 | 1906 |
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28 | McKnight Tower Apartments | ![]() |
337 (103) | 39 | 1973 |
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29 | 365 Nicollet | 334 (102) | 31 | 2018 | ||
30 | 100 Washington Square | ![]() |
332 (101) | 22 | 1981 | [59][60] |
31 | Marquette Place Apartments | ![]() |
331 (101) | 36 | 1987 | [61] |
32 | 110 Grant Apartments | ![]() |
330 (101) | 32 | 1985 | [62] |
33 | US Bank Plaza II | ![]() |
321 (98) | 23 | 1981 |
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34 | RSM Plaza | 320 (98) | 20 | 1969 | [64]
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35 | 4Marq Apartments | 313 (95) | 30 | 2015 | [65] | |
36 | La Rive Condominiums | ![]() |
312 (95) | 29 | 1987 |
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37 | Rand Tower | ![]() |
311 (95) | 26 | 1929 |
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38 | Churchill Apartments | ![]() |
310 (94) | 33 | 1981 | [69] |
39 | IVY Hotel + Residences | ![]() |
302 (92) | 25 | 2008 | |
40 | Wells Fargo Tower I | 301 (92) | 17 | 2016 | [72] | |
41 | Wells Fargo Tower II | 301 (92) | 17 | 2016 | [72] |
Tallest buildings by pinnacle height
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This list ranks Minneapolis skyscrapers based on their pinnacle height, which includes radio masts and antennas. As architectural features and spires can be regarded as subjective, some skyscraper enthusiasts prefer this method of measurement. Standard architectural height measurement, which excludes antennas in building height, is included for comparative purposes.
Rank | Name | Pinnacle height ft (m) |
Standard height ft (m) |
Reference |
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1 | IDS Center | 910 (277) | 792 (241) | [73] |
2 | Capella Tower | 776 (237) | 776 (237) | [11] |
3 | Wells Fargo Center | 775 (236) | 775 (236) | [13] |
4 | 33 South Sixth | 668 (204) | 668 (204) | [15] |
5 | Foshay Tower | 607 (185) | 448 (137) | [17] |
6 | Campbell Mithun Tower | 579 (176) | 579 (176) | [39] |
7 | US Bank Plaza I | 561 (171) | 561 (171) | [19] |
8 | 60 South Sixth | 539 (164) | 539 (164) | [22] |
9 | Fifth Street Towers II | 504 (154) | 504 (154) | [24] |
10 | Ameriprise Financial Center | 498 (152) | 498 (152) | [26] |
Under construction
[edit]This lists high-rises and skyscrapers under construction or topped-out in Minneapolis that are expected to rise at least 200 feet (61 m).
Name | Use | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Began construction |
Year of completion (est.) |
Notes |
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Fire Station One | Mixed-Use | 252 (77) | 22 | 2021 | 2023 | Under Construction[74] |
17 N Washington | Mixed-Use | 300 (91) | 27 | 2021 | 2023 | Under Construction[75] |
North Loop Green Tower 1 | Mixed-Use | 418 (127) | 39 | 2021 | 2024 | Under Construction [76] |
North Loop Green Tower 2 | Office | 239 (73) | 17 | 2021 | 2024 | Under Construction[77] |
Calhoun Tower | Residential | 287 (87) | 26 | 2021 | 2023 | Under Construction [78] |
Block One Residential Tower | Residential | 305 (93) | 26 | 2022 | 2024 | Under Construction[79] |
Proposed and Approved
[edit]This lists buildings Under Design Review, Approved or Proposed in Minneapolis and are planned to rise at least 200 feet (61 m).
Name | Type | Height* ft / m |
Floor Count | Anticipated Groundbreaking | Notes |
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12th Street Apartments | Residential | 415 (126) | 32 | 2021 | Approved[80] |
365 Nicollet, Phase II | Residential | 334 (102) | 31 | 2020 | Proposed[81] |
900 Marquette | Mixed-Use | 440 (134) | 31 | TBD | Proposed[82] |
Harmonia Tower 1 | Mixed-Use | TBD | 25+ | 2023 | Proposed[83] |
Harmonia Tower 2 | Residential | TBD | 20+ | 2023 | Proposed[84] |
Timeline of tallest buildings
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This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Minneapolis.
Name | Street address | Years as tallest | Height ft (m) |
Floors | Reference |
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Globe Building[A] | 4th Street South | 1882–1886 | 157 (48) | 8 | [85] |
Lumber Exchange Building | 10 5th Street South | 1886–1887 | 165 (50) | 12 | [6] |
Industrial Exposition Building[B] | Central Avenue Southeast and Main Street Southeast | 1887–1890 | 240 (73) | 8 | [86] |
Metropolitan Building[C] | 308 2nd Avenue South | 1890–1895 | 258 (79) | 12 | [87] |
Minneapolis City Hall | 350 5th Street South | 1895–1929 | 341 (104) | 14 | [56] |
Foshay Tower | 821 Marquette Avenue | 1929–1973 | 448 (137) | 32 | [39] |
IDS Tower | 80 8th Street South | 1973–present | 792 (241) | 57 | [73] |
See also
[edit]- List of Registered Historic Places in Hennepin County, Minnesota
- List of tallest buildings in Minnesota
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- General
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- Specific
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- ^ a b "225 South Sixth". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Wells Fargo Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 16, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ a b "Wells Fargo Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "33 South Sixth". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
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- ^ "US Bancorp Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "US Bancorp Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "AT&T Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "AT&T Building". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Accenture Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Accenture Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Foshay Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Foshay Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Qwest Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Qwest Building". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "50 South Sixth". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "50 South Sixth". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Hennepin County Government Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Hennepin County Government Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "LaSalle Plaza". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "LaSalle Plaza". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "One Financial Plaza". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2008. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "One Financial Plaza". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 30, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Marriott Hotel City Center". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Marriott Hotel City Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Fifth Street Towers I". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Fifth Street Towers 1". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Minneapolis City Hall". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ a b "Minneapolis City Hall". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "McKnight Tower Apartments". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 23, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
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- ^ "100 Washington Square". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "100 Washington Square". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Marquette Plaza". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "110 Grant Apartments". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on September 11, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "US Bank Plaza II". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 1, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Midwest Plaza". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "4 Marq, Minneapolis". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ^ "La Rive Condominiums". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Rand Tower". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Rand Tower". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on June 8, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Churchill Apartments". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2006. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
- ^ "Hotel Ivy + Residence". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ "IVY Hotel & Residences". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved February 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Wells Fargo Twin Towers". startribune.com.
- ^ a b "IDS Center". SkyscraperPage.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2007. Retrieved March 29, 2008.
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External links
[edit]- Diagram of Minneapolis skyscrapers on SkyscraperPage