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.

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