Minneapolis: Capella Tower, IDS Center, Foshay Tower at Sunset

Minneapolis skyline at sunset, featuring Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Foshay Tower. The IDS Center (1972) and Foshay Tower (1929) represent modernist and early skyscraper architecture.
Minneapolis skyline at sunset, featuring Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Foshay Tower. The IDS Center (1972) and Foshay Tower (1929) represent modernist and early skyscraper architecture.

The Minneapolis skyline is illuminated by sunset, with the Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Foshay Tower prominently featured. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, was once the tallest building in Minneapolis and remains a significant example of modernist architecture. Adjacent to it, the Foshay Tower, built in 1929, was Minneapolis's first skyscraper and served as a symbol of the city's ambition. The Capella Tower, a more recent addition, contributes to the city's evolving architectural profile. These structures collectively represent the commercial and historical development of downtown Minneapolis.

Photo taken in October 2017.

Photo Part Of
Downtown Minneapolis
Buildings, streets, and public spaces across downtown Minneapolis from Nicollet Mall to the Mississippi riverfront
207 photos
Minneapolis Skyline Photography
Buildings, bridges, trails and public spaces across Minneapolis photographed from multiple vantage points over more than a decade
129 photos
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Downtown Minneapolis
AT&T Tower, Minneapolis
AT&T Tower, Minneapolis
AT&T Tower in Downtown Minneapolis with reflection of the Foshay Tower. November 2023.
The Armory and Downtown East, Minneapolis
The Armory and Downtown East, Minneapolis
The Armory and Downtown East in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The former armory anchors the redevelopment area near the city’s downtown core,…
Dudley Riggs Theatre lights
Dudley Riggs Theatre lights
Dudley Riggs Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis is the home of Brave New Workshop, a comedy and satire…
Minneapolis Downtown Spiral Parking Garage
Minneapolis Downtown Spiral Parking Garage
The Minneapolis Downtown Spiral Parking Garage, located in downtown Minneapolis, is a multi-level concrete structure designed to accommodate vehicles. Its…
Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East
Minneapolis Skyline Viewed At Night From Downtown East
A night view of downtown Minneapolis glows in late August 2019. The IDS Center and Wells Fargo Tower stand prominently…
Warehouse District/Hennepin LRT Crowds, April 6
Warehouse District/Hennepin LRT Crowds, April 6
Crowds gather at the Warehouse District/Hennepin Light Rail Transit (LRT) station in Downtown Minneapolis on the evening of April 6.
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Photographer

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis