Laughter, Falling Water and Time
This magnificent gold trimmed Public Library, serving as headquarters for Hennepin County and Minneapolis libraries, is located in the Gateway Development area, 300 Nicollet Avenue. The structure is made of granite, Italian marble and anodized aluminum. The library, geared for the comfort of its visitors, features smoking lounges and open shelves, invites browsing and casual … Read more
This building was completed in 1918 and is regarded as the last word in modern office building construction. It is twelve stories high. The exterior is of granite, terra-cotta and brick and the interior is finished in marble and mahogany. All the floors throughout are of terrazzo. The entrance lobby is especially beautiful, being finished … Read more
Completed in 1929, the Foshay Tower was the first skyscraper in Minneapolis the tallest building in town until 1971. The Art Deco building modeled on the Washington Monument was the creation of multimillionaire, Wilbur B. Foshay. A real estate developer who prospered in the public utilities business, Foshay lost his fortune in the 1929 stock … Read more