The American and Minnesota state flags ripple above the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, silhouetted against the glass and steel geometry of nearby modern office buildings. Completed in 1929, the Foshay Tower was the city’s first skyscraper and remained its tallest structure for over three decades. Modeled after the Washington Monument, it symbolized both the ambition and excess of the late Jazz Age. Today, the tower stands as a protected landmark, housing a hotel and museum that preserve its Art Deco legacy. The juxtaposition of flags and architecture here reflects Minnesota’s blend of historic pride and urban evolution — a monument to both civic identity and architectural endurance.

The Foshay Tower and IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis with a Metro Transit bus passing.

Century Plaza, which is being renovated into a new Minneapolis police 1st precinct station.

8th St Grill bar and grille on 8th and Marquette in Downtown Minneapolis.

Reflections of the Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

Downtown Minneapolis glows under a clear night sky, with Target’s illuminated headquarters on the left displaying its signature red and white colors across the rooftop screens. To the right stands the Campbell Mithun Tower, its reflective glass façade mirroring the surrounding city lights. The historic Foshay Tower, crowned with its bright beacon, anchors the scene in the background—a reminder of the city’s architectural evolution from early 20th-century art deco to modern corporate design.

Beautiful sunset behind the IDS Center, Capella Tower and Foshay in Downtown Minneapolis.

Aerial photo of downtown Minneapolis. Showing the Foshay Tower and AT&T Tower.