8th St Grill, Foshay Tower, 8th & Marquette, Minneapolis

The 8th St Grill, a restaurant and bar, stands illuminated at the corner of 8th Street and Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. In the background, the Foshay Tower rises, a prominent architectural landmark completed in 1929. Designed by architect Wilbur Foshay, this skyscraper was inspired by the Washington Monument and served as a symbol of early 20th-century ambition. Today, the Foshay Tower houses a hotel and residences, contributing to the vibrant commercial and residential character of the city center.
The 8th St Grill, a restaurant and bar, stands illuminated at the corner of 8th Street and Marquette Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. In the background, the Foshay Tower rises, a prominent architectural landmark completed in 1929. Designed by architect Wilbur Foshay, this skyscraper was inspired by the Washington Monument and served as a symbol of early 20th-century ambition. Today, the Foshay Tower houses a hotel and residences, contributing to the vibrant commercial and residential character of the city center.
Photo taken in March 2024.
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