List of tallest buildings in Minneapolis

{{Short description|List of tall buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US}}

{{Use American English|date=August 2019}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2019}}

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Minneapolis, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, is home to 190 completed high-rises,{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/city/minneapolis-mn-usa |title=About: Minneapolis |access-date=2013-02-08 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203230018/http://www.emporis.com/city/minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2013-02-03 }} 41 of which stand taller than {{convert|300|ft|m|0}}. The tallest building in Minneapolis is the 57-story IDS Center, which rises {{convert|792|ft|m|0}} and was designed by architect Philip Johnson.{{Cite web|title=IDS Tower |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122742 |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930160319/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122742 |archive-date=2007-09-30 }} 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.{{cite web |title=IDS Center |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/ids-center/968 |website=The Skyscraper Center |publisher=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |access-date=1 May 2019}} The second-tallest skyscraper in the city and the state is Capella Tower, which rises {{convert|775|ft|m|0}} and was completed in 1992.{{Cite web|title=225 South Sixth |url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=225south6-minneapolis-mn-usa |access-date=2008-03-28 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080317080816/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=225south6-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2008-03-17 }} 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.{{cite book |last=Millett |first=Larry |author-link=Larry Millett |title=AIA Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul |year=2007 |publisher=Minnesota Historical Society Press |isbn=978-0-87351-540-5 |pages=32–33}}

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 {{convert|165|ft|m|0}} and 12 floors,{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27074 |title=Lumber Exchange |access-date=2008-03-30 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525202427/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27074 |archive-date=2011-05-25 }} is often regarded as the first skyscraper in Minnesota and one of the first fire-proof buildings in the country.{{cite web|url=http://usa.archiseek.com/minnesota/minneapolis/Lumber_Exchange_Building.html|title=Lumber Exchange Building|access-date=2008-03-30|publisher=Archiseek.com |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071117144633/http://usa.archiseek.com/minnesota/minneapolis/Lumber_Exchange_Building.html |archive-date = 2007-11-17}} The Lumber Exchange Building also stands as the oldest structure outside of New York City with at least 12 floors.{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=lumberexchangeedisonbuilding-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Lumber Exchange / Edison Building |access-date=2008-03-30 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929225134/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=lumberexchangeedisonbuilding-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-09-29 }} 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 {{convert|492|ft|m|0}} in height, including three which rank among the tallest in the United States. {{as of|2021}}, 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 {{convert|328|ft|m}}.{{cite web |title=Cities Ranked by Number of 150m+ Completed Buildings |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/cities?list=buildings-150 |website=The Skyscraper Center |publisher=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat |access-date=1 May 2019}}

Minneapolis entered into another high-rise construction boom in the early 21st century, and has since seen the completion of eleven buildings rising over {{convert|300|ft|m|0}} 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.{{Cite web |date=May 17, 2021 |title=Soaring skyscraper a positive sign for Minneapolis housing market |url=https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-sunrise/eleven-on-the-river-minneapolis-realty-downtown-skyscraper/89-d622f795-a3cb-4704-b69a-9e36e289756f |access-date=2021-08-09 |website=kare11.com |language=en-US}} There are at least 12 additional high-rises or skyscrapers either under construction or approved to begin construction throughout the city as of 2023.

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{{wide image|Minneapolis skyline-20070805.jpg|900px|align-cap=center|Panorama of the Minneapolis skyline}}

Tallest buildings

This list ranks Minneapolis skyscrapers that stand at least {{convert|300|ft|m|0}} 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.

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
scope=col| Rank

!scope=col| Name

!scope=col class="unsortable"| Image

!scope=col| Height
{{small|ft (m)}}

!scope=col| Floors

!scope=col| Year

!scope=col class="unsortable"| Notes

1

|align=left| IDS Center

| 100px

| {{convert|792|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 57

| 1973

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2

|align=left| Capella Tower

| 100px

| {{convert|776|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 56

| 1992

|align=left|

  • 80th-tallest in the United States
  • Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1990s
  • Originally known as First Bank Place and built as the global headquarters for the First Bank System, now U.S. Bancorp; formerly known as US Bancorp Tower{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2491 |title=225 South Sixth |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609125851/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2491 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}
3

|align=left| Wells Fargo Center

| 100px

| {{convert|775|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 57

| 1988

|align=left|

  • 81st-tallest in the United States
  • Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1980s
  • Originally known as the Norwest Center and built as the global headquarters of Norwest Corporation, now Wells Fargo{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=wellsfargocenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Wells Fargo Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080316213417/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=wellsfargocenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2008-03-16 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=240 |title=Wells Fargo Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609202047/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=240 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}
4

|align=left| 33 South Sixth

| 100px

| {{convert|668|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 52

| 1982

|align=left|

  • Tallest building in Minneapolis west of Nicollet Mall
  • Adjacent to the City Center shopping center and the Marriott Minneapolis City Center
  • Originally known as the International Multifoods Tower and built as the global headquarters of International Multifoods Corporation, now part of The J.M. Smucker Company{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=33south6-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=33 South Sixth |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929141258/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=33south6-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-09-29 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=344 |title=33 South Sixth |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061229204145/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=344 |archive-date=2006-12-29 }}
5

|align=left| Two22

| 100px

| {{convert|581|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 42

| 1985

|align=left|

  • Originally known as the Piper Jaffray Tower and built as the global headquarters for Piper Jaffray and then later known as Campbell Mithun Tower until 2019
  • Second-tallest glass-curtain wall building in Minneapolis, behind the IDS Tower{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=campbellmithuntower-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Campbell Mithun Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423084813/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=campbellmithuntower-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=350 |title=Campbell Mithun Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230135349/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=350 |archive-date=2006-12-30 }}
6

|align=left| US Bank Plaza I

| 100px

| {{convert|561|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 40

| 1981

| align=left|

  • Originally known as Pillsbury Center and built as the global headquarters for the Pillsbury Company, now part of General Mills{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbankplazai-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=US Bank Plaza I |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423075523/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbankplazai-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1559 |title=US Bank Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608135708/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1559 |archive-date=2007-06-08 }}
7

|align=left| Eleven on the River

| File:Eleven, Minneapolis, December 2021.jpg

| {{convert|550|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 44

| 2022

|align=left|

  • Tallest residential building in Minnesota {{cite web|url=https://thedevelopmenttracker.com/mpls/news/minnesota-has-a-new-tallest-residential-building-as-eleven-tops-out |title=Minnesota Has a New Tallest Residential Building As Eleven Tops Out}}
  • Completed in March 2022.
8

|align=left| 60 South Sixth

| 100px

| {{convert|539|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 40

| 1992

|align=left|

  • Formerly known as RBC Plaza
  • Originally known as Dain Rauscher Plaza{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=dainrauscherplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Dain Rauscher Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423090249/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=dainrauscherplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1645 |title=Dain Rauscher Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060907143507/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1645 |archive-date=2006-09-07 }}
9

|align=left| RBC Gateway

|

100px

|519 (158)

|38

|2022

|

10

|align=left| Fifth Street Towers II

| 100px

| {{convert|504|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 36

| 1988

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=5streettowersii-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Fifth Street Towers II |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423112612/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=5streettowersii-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1670 |title=5th Street Towers 2 |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061229205954/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1670 |archive-date=2006-12-29 }}

11

|align=left| Ameriprise Financial Center

| 100px

| {{convert|498|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 31

| 2000

|align=left|

  • Global Headquarters for Ameriprise Financial
  • Tallest single-tenant office tower in Central Minneapolis
  • Tallest office building constructed in the United States in the year 2000
  • Formerly known as American Express Tower{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=ameriprisefinancialcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Ameriprise Financial Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226081206/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=ameriprisefinancialcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2008-02-26 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1694 |title=American Express Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609053946/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1694 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}
12

|align=left| Target Plaza South

| 100px

| {{convert|492|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 33

| 2001

|align=left|

  • Global headquarters for Target Corporation{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=targetplazasouth-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Target Plaza South |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423090541/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=targetplazasouth-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1714 |title=Target Plaza South |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230135745/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=1714 |archive-date=2006-12-30 }}
13

|align=left| PwC Plaza

| 100px

| {{convert|475|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 36

| 1987

|align=left|

  • PwC Plaza houses the Minneapolis office of London-based professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
  • The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown hotel occupies floors 3-16 of PwC Plaza{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=plazavii-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Plaza VII |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315090846/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=plazavii-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2008-03-15 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6404 |title=Plaza 7 |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609193249/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6404 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}{{cite web |author1=Carter Jones |title=Downtown Minneapolis Radisson Blu rebrands under new management |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2021/11/01/downtown-minneapolis-radisson-blu-rebrands-under.html |website=BizJournals.com |publisher=Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal |access-date=March 14, 2022 |date=November 1, 2021}}
14

|align=left| The Carlyle

| 100px

| {{convert|469|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 41

| 2007

|align=left|

  • Tallest all-residential building in Minneapolis from 2007 until the completion of Eleven in 2022
15

|align=left| US Bancorp Center

| 100px

| {{convert|467|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 32

| 2000

|align=left|

  • Global Headquarters for US Bancorp{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbancorpcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=US Bancorp Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423080741/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbancorpcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6379 |title=US Bancorp Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609160839/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6379 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}
16

|align=left| 901 Marquette

| 100px

| {{convert|464|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 34

| 1991

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=atttower-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=AT&T Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423095744/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=atttower-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=3848 |title=AT&T Building |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231011818/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=3848 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}

  • Formerly known as AT&T Tower
17

|align=left| SPS Tower

| 100px

| {{convert|455|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 33

| 1987

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=accenturetower-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Accenture Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423090001/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=accenturetower-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6864 |title=Accenture Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609053100/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6864 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}

  • Originally known as Lincoln Center; formerly known as Accenture Tower
18

|align=left| W Minneapolis - The Foshay

| 100px

| {{convert|448|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 32

| 1929

|align=left|

  • Tallest building in Minneapolis from 1929 until 1973{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=foshaytower-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Foshay Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070303013301/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=foshaytower-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-03-03 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=3598 |title=Foshay Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231204722/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=3598 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}
19

|align=left| CenturyLink Building

| 100px

| {{convert|416|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 26

| 1932

|align=left|

  • Originally constructed in 1932 with a height of {{convert|346|ft|m|0}}; height increased to {{convert|416|ft|m|0}} in 1958 with the addition of a penthouse and rooftop structure
  • Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1930s
  • Originally known as Northwestern Bell Telephone Building; formerly known as the Qwest Building{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=qwestbuilding-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Qwest Building |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423123215/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=qwestbuilding-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=5937 |title=Qwest Building |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609013436/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=5937 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}
20

|align=left| 50 South Sixth

| 100px

| {{convert|404|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 30

| 2001

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6386 |title=50 South Sixth |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609053054/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6386 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6386 |title=50 South Sixth |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609053054/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=6386 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}

21

|align=left| Hennepin County Government Center

| 100px

| {{convert|404|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 24

| 1977

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=hennepincountygovernmentcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Hennepin County Government Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423095555/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=hennepincountygovernmentcenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2254 |title=Hennepin County Government Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609045123/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2254 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}

22

|align=left| LaSalle Plaza

| 100px

| {{convert|387|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 30

| 1991

|align=left|

  • Adjacent to the Historic State Theatre{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=lasalleplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=LaSalle Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423080840/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=lasalleplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7661 |title=LaSalle Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231012255/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=7661 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}
23

|align=left| Canadian Pacific Plaza

| 100px

| {{convert|383|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 28

| 1960

|align=left|

  • Tallest building constructed in Minneapolis in the 1960s
  • Originally known as First National Bank Building; formerly known as One Financial Plaza{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1financialplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=One Financial Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080301202848/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=1financialplaza-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2008-03-01 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2318 |title=One Financial Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061230135827/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=2318 |archive-date=2006-12-30 }}
24

|align=left| Marriott Minneapolis City Center

| 100px

| {{convert|381|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 32

| 1983

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=marriotthotelcitycenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Marriott Hotel City Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423112916/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=marriotthotelcitycenter-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=9381 |title=Marriott Hotel City Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909051747/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=9381 |archive-date=2006-09-09 }}

25

|align=left| LPM Apartments

| 100px

| {{convert|376|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 36

| 2014

|align=left|

26

|align=left| Fifth Street Towers I

| 100px

| {{convert|354|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 23

| 1987

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=5streettowersi-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Fifth Street Towers I |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423085748/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=5streettowersi-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=12658 |title=Fifth Street Towers 1 |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608123212/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=12658 |archive-date=2007-06-08 }}

27

|align=left| Minneapolis City Hall

| 100px

| {{convert|341|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 14

| 1906

|align=left|

  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=minneapoliscityhall-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Minneapolis City Hall |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070310121026/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=minneapoliscityhall-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-03-10 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=18442 |title=Minneapolis City Hall |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231205500/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=18442 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}
28

|align=left| McKnight Tower Apartments

| 100px

| {{convert|337|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 39

| 1973

|align=left|

  • Tallest all-residential building in Minneapolis from 1973 until the completion of The Carlyle in 2007
  • Tallest building located outside of Central Minneapolis{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=mcknighttowerapartments-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=McKnight Tower Apartments |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070423112745/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=mcknighttowerapartments-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-04-23 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=8470 |title=McKnight Tower Apartments |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608122909/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=8470 |archive-date=2007-06-08 }}
29

|align=left| 365 Nicollet

| File:365Nicollet.PNG

| {{convert|334|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 31

| 2018

|

30

|align=left| 100 Washington Square

| 100px

| {{convert|332|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 22

| 1981

| {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=100washingtonsquare-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=100 Washington Square |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070513172959/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=100washingtonsquare-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-05-13 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=859 |title=100 Washington Square |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070609204737/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=859 |archive-date=2007-06-09 }}

31

|align=left| Marquette Place Apartments

| 100px

| {{convert|331|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 36

| 1987

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25753 |title=Marquette Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231014144/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25753 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}

32

|align=left| 110 Grant Apartments

| 100px

| {{convert|330|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 32

| 1985

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25754 |title=110 Grant Apartments |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060911023453/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25754 |archive-date=2006-09-11 }}

33

|align=left| US Bank Plaza II

| 100px

| {{convert|321|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 23

| 1981

| align=left|

  • Originally known as Pillsbury Center and built as the world headquarters for the Pillsbury Company, now part of General Mills{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbankplazaii-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=US Bank Plaza II |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070501032252/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=usbankplazaii-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-05-01 }}
34

|align=left| RSM Plaza

| 100px

| {{convert|320|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 20

| 1969

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=19906 |title=Midwest Plaza |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231122647/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=19906 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}

  • Originally known as Midwest Plaza; formerly known as McGladrey Plaza
35

| align="left" | 4Marq Apartments

|

| {{convert|313|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 30

| 2015

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=59330 |title=4 Marq, Minneapolis |access-date=2016-04-05 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806114612/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=59330 |archive-date=2016-08-06 }}

36

| align=left| La Rive Condominiums

| File:La Rive Condos Minneapolis 1.jpg

| {{convert|312|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 29

| 1987

| align=left|

  • Tallest building in the Nicollet Island/East Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis' University Community{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=larivecondominiums-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=La Rive Condominiums |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070515211309/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=larivecondominiums-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-05-15 }}
37

| align=left| Rand Tower

| 100px

| {{convert|311|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 26

| 1929

| align=left|

  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places{{NRISref|2009a}}{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=randtower-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Rand Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070304022223/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=randtower-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2007-03-04 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=4225 |title=Rand Tower |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608133857/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=4225 |archive-date=2007-06-08 }}
38

| align="left" | Churchill Apartments

| 100px

| {{convert|310|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 33

| 1981

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25751 |title=Churchill Apartments |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061231014138/http://www.skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25751 |archive-date=2006-12-31 }}

39

| align="left" | IVY Hotel + Residences

| 100px

| {{convert|302|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 25

| 2008

|

{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/building/hotel-ivy-residence-minneapolis-mn-usa |title=Hotel Ivy + Residence |access-date=2013-02-02 |publisher=Emporis.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820160827/http://www.emporis.com/building/hotel-ivy-residence-minneapolis-mn-usa |archive-date=2014-08-20 }}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=29232 |title=IVY Hotel & Residences |access-date=2013-02-02 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405074532/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=29232 |archive-date=2013-04-05 }}

40

| align="left" | Wells Fargo Tower I

|

| {{convert|301|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 17

| 2016

| {{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/new-minneapolis-wells-fargo-towers-showcase-a-sea-of-change-and-a-splash-of-history/387698031/ |title=Wells Fargo Twin Towers |publisher=startribune.com }}

41

| align="left" | Wells Fargo Tower II

|

| {{convert|301|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 17

| 2016

|

{{clear}}

Tallest buildings by pinnacle height

Image:051907-016-FoshayTower.jpg is the fifth-tallest building in Minneapolis when measuring by pinnacle height.]]

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.

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
scope=col| Rank

!scope=col| Name

!scope=col| Pinnacle height
{{small|ft (m)}}

!scope=col| Standard height
{{small|ft (m)}}

!scope=col class="unsortable"|Reference

1

|align=left| IDS Center

{{convert|910|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|792|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=157 |title=IDS Center |access-date=2008-03-29 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216103606/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=157 |archive-date=2007-12-16 }}
2

|align=left| Capella Tower

{{convert|776|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|776|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
3

|align=left| Wells Fargo Center

{{convert|775|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|775|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
4

|align=left| 33 South Sixth

{{convert|668|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|668|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
5

|align=left| Foshay Tower

{{convert|607|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|448|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
6

|align=left| Campbell Mithun Tower

{{convert|579|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|579|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
7

|align=left| US Bank Plaza I

{{convert|561|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|561|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
8

|align=left| 60 South Sixth

{{convert|539|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|539|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
9

|align=left| Fifth Street Towers II

{{convert|504|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|504|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}
10

|align=left| Ameriprise Financial Center

{{convert|498|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}{{convert|498|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

{{clear}}

Under construction

This lists high-rises and skyscrapers under construction or topped-out in Minneapolis that are expected to rise at least 200 feet (61 m).

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
Name

! Use

! style="width:75px;"|Height
{{small|ft (m)}}

! Floors

! Began
construction

! Year of completion
{{small|(est.)}}

!class="unsortable"| Notes

align=left|Fire Station OneMixed-Use{{convert|252|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}222021| 2023Under Construction{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcmsp-212427.pdf |title=Specs|website=www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us}}
align=left|17 N Washington

|Mixed-Use

| 300 (91)

|27

| 2021

| 2023

|Under Construction{{Cite web|date=September 10, 2020|title=Department of Community Planning & Economic Development|url=https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Agenda/1087/21 Washington Avenue North.pdf/47991/1921/21 Washington Ave N|access-date=March 23, 2021|website=MinneapolisMN.Gov}}

align=left| North Loop Green Tower 1Mixed-Use{{convert|418|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}3920212024Under Construction {{cite web|url=http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcmsp-219900.pdf|title=Tower data }}
align=left| North Loop Green Tower 2Office{{convert|239|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}1720212024Under Construction{{cite web|url=http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcmsp-219900.pdf|title=Tower data }}
align=left|Calhoun TowerResidential{{convert|287|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}2620212023Under Construction {{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/in-massive-project-developer-proposes-two-22-story-residential-towers-near-lake-calhoun/468155173/|title=In massive project, developer proposes two 22-story apartment towers near Lake Calhoun|website=Star Tribune }}
Block One Residential TowerResidential{{convert|305|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}2620222024Under Construction{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcmsp-217523.pdf |title= Specs |website=www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us}}

{{clear}}

Proposed and Approved

This lists buildings Under Design Review, Approved or Proposed in Minneapolis and are planned to rise at least {{convert|200|ft|m|0}}.

class="wikitable"
Name

! Type

! Height*
{{small|ft / m}}

! Floor Count

! Anticipated Groundbreaking

! class="unsortable"| Notes

12th Street ApartmentsResidential{{convert|415|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}322021Approved{{cite web |url=http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcmsp-208250.pdf |title= Specs |website=www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us}}
365 Nicollet, Phase IIResidential{{convert|334|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}312020Proposed{{cite web |url=https://forum.streets.mn/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4210|title=Forum Streets |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170411220805/https://forum.streets.mn/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4210 |archive-date=2017-04-11 }}
900 Marquette

|Mixed-Use

|440 (134)

|31

|TBD

|Proposed{{Cite web |last=Buchta |first=Jim |date=May 17, 2022|title=Hines plans a 29-story tower to fill a gap in the Minneapolis skyline |url=https://www.startribune.com/hines-plans-a-29-story-tower-to-fill-a-gap-in-the-minneapolis-skyline/600174133/ |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=Star Tribune |language=en}}

Harmonia Tower 1

|Mixed-Use

|TBD

|25+

|2023

|Proposed{{Cite web |date=2022-09-15 |title=Sherman Associates Acquires Full City Block for $400 Million Redevelopment |url=https://www.sherman-associates.com/news/sherman-associates-acquires-full-city-block-for-400-million-redevelopment/ |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=Sherman Associates, Inc. |language=en-US}}

Harmonia Tower 2

|Residential

|TBD

|20+

|2023

|Proposed

{{clear}}

Timeline of tallest buildings

Image:Lumber Exchange Building Minneapolis.jpg stood as the tallest building in Minneapolis from 1886 to 1890.]]

This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Minneapolis.

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
scope=col| Name

!scope=col| Street address

!scope=col| Years as tallest

!scope=col| Height
{{small|ft (m)}}

!scope=col| Floors

!scope=col class="unsortable"| Reference

align=left| Globe Building{{ref label|note01|A|^}}

|align=left| 4th Street South

| 1882–1886

| {{convert|157|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 8

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27715 |title=Globe Building |access-date=2008-03-30 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525202547/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=27715 |archive-date=2011-05-25 }}

align=left| Lumber Exchange Building

|align=left| 10 5th Street South

| 1886–1887

| {{convert|165|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 12

|

align=left| Industrial Exposition Building{{ref label|note02|B|^}}

|align=left| Central Avenue Southeast and Main Street Southeast

| 1887–1890

| {{convert|240|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 8

| {{cite book| last = Atwater| first = Isaac| title = History of the City of Minneapolis, Minnesota| url = https://archive.org/details/historycityminn01atwagoog| publisher = Munsell and Company| year = 1893| location = New York| pages = 299–301| id =B000R3F1WC}}

align=left| Metropolitan Building{{ref label|note03|C|^}}

|align=left| 308 2nd Avenue South

| 1890–1895

| {{convert|258|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 12

| {{cite web|url=http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25758 |title=Metropolitan Building |access-date=2008-03-30 |publisher=SkyscraperPage.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525202601/http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=25758 |archive-date=2011-05-25 }}

align=left| Minneapolis City Hall

|align=left| 350 5th Street South

| 1895–1929

| {{convert|341|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 14

|

align=left| Foshay Tower

|align=left| 821 Marquette Avenue

| 1929–1973

| {{convert|448|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 32

|

align=left| IDS Tower

|align=left| 80 8th Street South

| 1973–present

| {{convert|792|ft|m|0|abbr=values}}

| 57

|

{{clear}}

See also

Notes

:A. {{note label|note01|A|^}}Demolished in 1958.

:B. {{note label|note02|B|^}}Demolished in 1940.

:C. {{note label|note02|B|^}}Demolished in 1962.

References

;General

  • {{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/city/minneapolis-mn-usa/all-buildings/highrise|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011054726/http://www.emporis.com/city/minneapolis-mn-usa/all-buildings/highrise|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 11, 2012|title=Buildings in Minneapolis|access-date=2013-02-08|publisher=Emporis.com}}

;Specific

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