This list of tallest buildings in Minneapolis ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the U.S. city of Minneapolis, Minnesota by height. The tallest building in the city is the 57-story IDS Tower, which rises 792 feet (241 m) and was designed by architect Philip Johnson and completed in 1973.[1] It also stands as the tallest building in the state of Minnesota and the 44th-tallest building in the United States. The second-tallest skyscraper in the city and the state is Capella Tower, which rises 775 feet (236 m).[2] Eighteen of the twenty tallest buildings in Minnesota are located in Minneapolis. Most of the tallest buildings in Downtown Minneapolis are linked via the Minneapolis Skyway System, the largest pedestrian skywalk system in the world.[3]
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,[4] is often regarded as the first skyscraper in Minnesota and one of the first fire-proof buildings in the country.[5] The Lumber Exchange Building also stands as the oldest structure outside of New York City with at least 12 floors.[6] 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 33 tallest buildings were constructed, including the IDS Tower, Capella Tower and Wells Fargo Center. The city is the site of eleven skyscrapers at least 492 feet (150 m) in height, including three which rank among the tallest in the United States. Overall, the skyline of Minneapolis is ranked (based upon existing and under construction buildings over 492 feet (150 m) tall) second in the Midwestern United States (after Chicago) and 15th in the United States.[A]
Minneapolis entered into another high-rise construction boom in 2000, and has since seen the completion of six buildings rising over 300 feet (91 m) tall. The latest, being the high-rise IVY Hotel + Residences, was completed in late 2008.[7] There are also five skyscrapers proposed and approved for construction in the city, the tallest being The Nicollet. This building, originally approved as a 40-story residential tower, has since been redesigned as a 50-floor mixed-use building that would consist of primarily office space.[8] As of April 2008[update], there are 19 high-rise buildings under construction, approved for construction, and proposed for construction in Minneapolis.[9]
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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 | Height ft / m |
Floors | Year | Notes |
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1 | IDS Tower | 792 / 241 | 57 | 1973 | 187th-tallest building in the world, 47th-tallest in the United States. Has been the tallest building in Minneapolis and Minnesota since 1973. Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1970s. Tallest glass-curtain wall skyscraper in the United States. Also known as IDS Center (originally spelled "Centre").[1][10] |
2 | Capella Tower | 775 / 237 | 56 | 1992 | 58th-tallest in the United States. Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1990s. Originally known as First Bank Place; formerly known as US Bancorp Tower.[2][11] |
3 | Wells Fargo Center | 774 / 236 | 57 | 1988 | 59th-tallest in the United States. Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1980s. Formerly known as the Norwest Center.[12][13] |
4 | 33 South Sixth | 668 / 204 | 52 | 1982 | Tallest building in Minneapolis west of Nicollet Mall. Originally known as the Multifoods Tower.[14][15] |
5 | Campbell Mithun Tower | 579 / 177 | 42 | 1985 | Originally known as the Piper Jaffray Headquarters. Second-tallest glass-curtain wall building in Minneapolis, behind the IDS Tower.[16][17] |
6 | US Bank Plaza I | 561 / 171 | 40 | 1981 | [18][19] |
7 | RBC Plaza | 539 / 164 | 40 | 1992 | [20][21] |
8 | Fifth Street Towers II | 504 / 153 | 36 | 1988 | [22][23] |
9 | Ameriprise Financial Center | 498 / 152 | 31 | 2000 | Tallest single-tenant office tower in Central Minneapolis. Tallest office building constructed in the United States in the year 2000. Also known as American Express Tower.[24][25] |
10 | Target Plaza South | 492 / 150 | 33 | 2001 | [26][27] |
11 | Plaza VII | 475 / 145 | 36 | 1987 | [28][29] |
12 | The Carlyle | 469 / 143 | 41 | 2007 | Tallest residential building in Minneapolis and Minnesota. Tallest building in the city north of 4th Street.[30][31] |
13 | US Bancorp Center | 467 / 142 | 32 | 2000 | [32][33] |
14 | AT&T Tower | 464 / 141 | 34 | 1991 | Also known as the AT&T Building[34][35] |
15 | Accenture Tower | 455 / 139 | 33 | 1987 | [36][37] |
16 | Foshay Tower | 448 / 137 | 32 | 1929 | Tallest building in Minneapolis from 1929 until 1973.[38][39] |
17 | Qwest Building | 416 / 127 | 26 | 1932 | Originally constructed in 1932 with a height of 346 feet (105 m), height increased to 416 feet (127 m) in 1958 with the addition of a penthouse and rooftop structure. Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1930s.[40][41] |
18 | 50 South Sixth | 404 / 123 | 30 | 2001 | [42][43] |
19 | Hennepin County Government Center | 404 / 123 | 24 | 1977 | [44][45] |
20 | LaSalle Plaza | 387 / 118 | 28 | 1991 | [46][47] |
21 | One Financial Plaza | 383 / 117 | 28 | 1960 | Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1960s. Also known as 1 Financial Center.[48][49] |
22 | Marriott Hotel City Center | 381 / 116 | 32 | 1983 | [50][51] |
23 | Fifth Street Towers I | 354 / 108 | 23 | 1987 | [52][53] |
24 | Minneapolis City Hall | 341 / 104 | 14 | 1906 | Richardsonian Romanesque structure designed by Long and Kees, listed on the National Register of Historic Places; also known as the Municipal Building.[54][55][56] |
25 | McKnight Tower Apartments | 337 / 103 | 39 | 1973 | Tallest all-residential building in Minneapolis from 1973 until the completion of The Carlyle in 2007. Tallest building located outside of Central Minneapolis.[57][58] |
26 | 100 Washington Square | 332 / 101 | 22 | 1981 | [59][60] |
27 | Marquette Place Apartments | 331 / 101 | 36 | 1987 | [61] |
28 | 110 Grant Apartments | 330 / 101 | 34 | 1985 | [62] |
29 | US Bank Plaza II | 321 / 98 | 23 | 1981 | [19][63] |
30 | McGladrey Plaza | 320 / 98 | 20 | 1969 | [64] |
31 | La Rive Condominiums | 312 / 95 | 29 | 1987 | Tallest building in the Nicollet Island/East Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis' University Community.[65] |
32 | Rand Tower | 311 / 95 | 26 | 1929 | Moderne office tower designed by Holabird and Root, listed on the National Register of Historic Places[54][66][67] |
33 | Churchill Apartments | 310 / 95 | 33 | 1981 | [68] |
34 | Ivy Hotel + residence | 302 / | 25 | 2008 | |
35 | Grant Park | 294 / | 27 | 2004 | |
35 | U.S. Federal Courthouse | 294 / | 15 | 1997 | |
37 | Skyscape | 291 / | 28 | 2007 | |
38 | Minneapolis Hilton & Towers | 287 / | 25 | 1992 | |
39 | Centre Village | 277 / | 26 | 1985 | |
40 | Graves 601 Hotel | 270 / | 22 | 2003 | |
41 | River Towers B | 269 / | 27 | 1966 | |
42 | Moos Health Sciences Center | 268 / | 17 | 1974 | |
43 | Riverveiw Tower | 267 / | 26 | 1973 | |
44 | Medical Arts Building | 265 / | 19 | 1924 | |
44 | Oracle Centre | 265 / | 19 | 1985 | |
45 | 701 Building | 264 / | 19 | 1984 | |
46 | 501 Marquette | 261 / | 20 | 1915 | |
47 | Ameriprise Client Service Center | 258 / | 15 | 2002 | |
48 | Ceder Hi Apartments | 256 / | 25 | 1970 | |
49 | Summit House East | 246 / | 25 | 1969 | |
50 | Lake Point Condiminiums | 242 / | 20 | 1978 | |
51 | Parker Skyview Apartments | 234 / | 25 | 1971 | |
52 | Midtown Exchange | 231 / | 16 | 1928 | |
52 | Ebenezer Tower Apartments | 228 / | 23 | 1971 |
This list ranks Minneapolis skyscrapers based on their pinnacle height, which includes radio and antenna masts. 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 |
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1 | IDS Tower | 886 / 270 | 792 / 241 | [10] |
2 | Wells Fargo Center | 787 / 240 | 774 / 236 | [13] |
3 | Capella Tower | 775 / 237 | 775 / 237 | [11] |
4 | 33 South Sixth | 668 / 204 | 668 / 204 | [15] |
5 | Foshay Tower | 607 / 185 | 448 / 137 | [17] |
6 | Campbell Mithun Tower | 579 / 177 | 579 / 177 | [39] |
7 | US Bank Plaza I | 561 / 171 | 561 / 171 | [19] |
8 | RBC Plaza | 539 / 164 | 539 / 164 | [21] |
9 | Fifth Street Towers II | 504 / 153 | 504 / 153 | [23] |
10 | Ameriprise Financial Center | 498 / 152 | 498 / 152 | [25] |
This lists skyscrapers that are under construction, approved or proposed in Minneapolis and planned to rise at least 300 feet (91 m) in height, but are not yet completed structures.
Name | Height* ft / m |
Floors | Year* (est.) |
Status | Notes |
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The Nicollet | 50 | Cancelled | Originally approved as a 40-story residential tower in 2005, but the building was redesigned as a 50-story mixed-use tower in 2007.[8] | ||
1010 Nicolet | 30 | Proposed | |||
Eclipse 2 | 360 / 110 | 32 | 2012 | Cancelled | Also known as Eclipse South.[69][70] |
East Bank Mills Building E | 324 / 99 | 27 | 2012 | Approved[71] | |
Longfellow Station Phase 1 | 21 | Proposed | |||
Lofts at the River | 148 / 45.11 | 11 floors | Construction is suspended. But foundation is already made. | ||
University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital | 117 / 35.66 | 7 floors | Construction is on-going | ||
1368 LaSalle Avenue | 432 / 131.68 | 36 | Approved | Magellan Development Group LLC proposed this 100 million dollar plus apartment tower on the site of 1368 LaSalle Avenue. |
* Table entries without text indicate that information regarding building heights and/or dates of completion has not yet been released.
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[B] | 4th Street South | 1882–1886 | 157 / 48 | 8 | [72] |
Lumber Exchange Building | 10 5th Street South | 1886–1887 | 165 / 50 | 12 | [4] |
Industrial Exposition Building | Central Avenue Southeast and Main Street Southeast | 1887–1890 | 240 / 73 | 8 (plus tower) | [73] |
Metropolitan Building[C] | 308 2nd Avenue South | 1890–1895 | 258 / 79 | 12 | [74] |
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 | 55 | [10] |
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