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The 57-story IDS became the tallest skyscraper in Minneapolis when it surpassed the height of the 32-story Foshay Tower in 1972, ending that building's 43-year reign over the city skyline. Construction of the building was followed with great interest, and the topping-off ceremony was a major civic event in the city.
Skyline of 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 Wells Fargo Center (90 South 7th St), formerly known as Norwest Center, is the third-tallest building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after the IDS Center and the Capella Tower. Completed in 1988, it is 774 feet (236 m) tall.
Minneapolis 40 Marquette Tower Apartments (Minneapolis) 331 / 101 36 1987 Minneapolis 41 Ecolab Global Headquarters (St. Paul) 330 / 101 17 1991 St. Paul 42 110 Grant Apartments: 330 / 101 34 1985 Minneapolis 43 Bremer Tower (St. Paul) 328 / 100 27 1980 St. Paul 44 The 400 Building 327 / 100 21 1982 St. Paul 45 Landmark Towers 327 / 100 25 1983
The Foshay Tower marked a significant landmark locally in the push skyward, as the tower was the first in the city to surpass the height of Minneapolis City Hall, completed in 1906. It remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until the IDS Center surpassed it in 1972. Elevators served the 32-floor tower and the observation deck. [2]
After a year of construction and $20 million in upgrades, owners of the Two22 Tower in downtown Minneapolis are ready to show off the newly renovated 42-story building, formerly known as Campbell ...
IDS Tower: Minneapolis United States: 241 m (791 ft) 57 1973 Tallest building in Minneapolis [133] 115= BNY Mellon Center: Philadelphia United States: 241 m (791 ft) 54 1990 115= Woolworth Building † New York City United States: 241 m (791 ft) 57 1913
IDS Tower: Minneapolis: United States 241 (792) 57 1973 Tallest building in Minneapolis [132] 93= BNY Mellon Center: Philadelphia: United States 241 (792) 54 1990 94 Woolworth Building † New York City: United States 241 (792) 57 1913 Tallest building in the world from 1913 until 1930; tallest building built in the U.S. and the world in the ...