IDS Center

68 photos · 2012–2026

68 photographs tagged IDS Center, 2012–2026.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline at night featuring the IDS Center and Capella Tower among surrounding office buildings. — The Minneapolis skyline includes the IDS Center, Capella Tower, and Foshay Tower, three of downtown's best known towers. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, rises 792 feet and remains the tallest building in Minnesota. The Foshay Tower, finished in 1929 as the city's first skyscraper, modeled its stepped shape after the Washington Monument.

Minneapolis downtown skyline featuring the IDS Center and surrounding office and hotel towers. — The Minneapolis skyline is dominated by several prominent buildings, including the IDS Center, the city's first modern skyscraper completed in 1972, and the Hilton Minneapolis, a large hotel that opened in 1991. The IDS Center, designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, was once the tallest building in the Midwest and remains a significant architectural landmark.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, at dusk, with the I-394 and I-94 interchange and the IDS Center. — Minneapolis, Minnesota, at dusk, with the I-394 and I-94 interchange linking downtown to the western suburbs. The freeway system channels regional traffic through the city’s central business district. The IDS Center stands at left.

The IDS Center and Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis at night, showcasing modernist architecture and urban infrastructure. — The IDS Center, completed in 1973, stands as a prominent skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, designed by architect Philip Johnson. Adjacent to it is the Crystal Court, an enclosed public plaza that connects various buildings within the downtown area. The IDS Center was the tallest building in Minneapolis until 2000 and remains a significant example of modernist architecture. The Crystal Court serves as a vital pedestrian thoroughfare and a central gathering space, particularly notable for its climate-controlled environment, allowing for year-round use by the public.

Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack involves infrastructure work and paving. — Construction on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is underway, impacting the area between the IDS Center and Nordstrom Rack. This multi-year project aims to revitalize the pedestrian mall, a key thoroughfare in the city's business district. The construction involves significant infrastructure work, including the installation of new utilities and paving. Nicollet Mall, originally developed in the 1960s and redesigned in the 1990s, serves as a central hub for retail, dining, and public life in Minneapolis.

Alleyway in downtown Minneapolis framed by the IDS Center and AT&T Tower at dusk — An alleyway in downtown Minneapolis frames the IDS Center and the AT&T Tower. The older brick buildings lining the alleyway, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century, contrast with the modern skyscrapers. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, was Minneapolis's tallest building for many years and a significant example of modernist architecture. The AT&T Tower, also known as the Marquette Building, was completed in 1983. This view highlights the juxtaposition of older industrial or commercial structures with contemporary high-rise development in the city's central business district.

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.

Hotel Ivy and IDS Center rise in the downtown Minneapolis skyline near Century Plaza. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline near Century Plaza includes Hotel Ivy, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center. Century Plaza houses the Minneapolis Police Department's 1st Precinct, which covers the downtown area.

North Cedar Lake Trail, St. Louis Park, MN. — North Cedar Lake trail in St. Louis Park, Minnesota

Minneapolis downtown skyline at twilight, viewed from Cedar Lake Trail with illuminated office towers against a deep blue sky. — Downtown Minneapolis's skyscrapers stand along the Cedar Lake Trail, including the IDS Center and Capella Tower. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, is Minnesota's tallest building at 792 feet.

35W leading to downtown Minneapolis during construction — Highway 35W heading into downtown Minneapolis. The Minneapolis skyline in the background. Photo taken during 2019 highway construction.

Wells Fargo Tower Lights Up Downtown With Fog — A foggy night in downtown Minneapolis with IDS Center in the background with Xcel Energy Headquarters in the foreground.

Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles with IDS Center and Capella Tower. — Minneapolis skyline from Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The IDS Center and Capella Tower rise above the trees on the far shore.

American flag suspended in the IDS Crystal Court atrium, downtown Minneapolis. — An American flag hangs in the IDS Crystal Court, the atrium of the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. The court is enclosed by a grid of skylights and surrounded by multiple levels of offices and commercial spaces. Completed in 1973, the IDS Center was Minnesota's tallest building at the time of construction.

Steel-framed glass atrium ceiling inside the IDS Center's Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis. — The IDS Center's Crystal Court sits at the base of the 792-foot IDS Tower, completed in 1972 to a design by Philip Johnson and John Burgee with Edward Baker. The eight-story atrium was built as a public gathering space linking the tower to the surrounding skyway system, which connects much of downtown Minneapolis. Its steel-and-glass roof structure covers roughly an acre, making it one of the largest enclosed public spaces of its kind in the city. The building remains the tallest in Minnesota and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Storefronts and skyway walkway inside Crystal Court at the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. — Crystal Court is the eight-story glass atrium at the base of the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee, the IDS Center opened in 1972 and rises 792 feet, making it the tallest building in Minnesota. Crystal Court connects to several downtown blocks via the Minneapolis Skyway System, the enclosed pedestrian network that links buildings throughout the city center. The atrium has long functioned as a public gathering space and retail concourse, with Wells Fargo among the tenants operating storefronts along its upper walkways.

View from above the IDS Center Skyway — A man walks outside the IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis. Seen from above the skyway.

Daytons and IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in the rain — The Dayton's Project and the IDS Center stand on Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dayton's building, a historic landmark in the city's retail landscape, was a prominent fixture on the mall for decades.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline with IDS Center, Wells Fargo Center, and Capella Tower at night. — Downtown Minneapolis skyline, Minnesota, includes IDS Center, Wells Fargo Center, and Capella Tower on May 6, 2020. The office towers are part of the city’s central business district, clustered around Nicollet Mall and the downtown core. IDS Center has long been Minnesota’s tallest building, while Wells Fargo Center is one of the city’s most recognizable high-rise office towers.

Skyscrapers in downtown Minneapolis on clear night — The Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center in Downtown Minneapolis at night.

Boarded storefront of Nordstrom Rack at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. — Nordstrom Rack occupies ground-floor retail space at the IDS Center on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, rises as Minnesota's tallest building and anchors this stretch of the mall with offices and shops. Plywood now covers the storefront's windows in the early hours of May 30, 2020, after protests and unrest followed the killing of George Floyd.

Minnesota National Guard Humvee on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during unrest in June 2020. — A Minnesota National Guard Humvee is parked on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, beneath the city’s skyway system near 7th Street South. The photograph was taken on June 1, 2020, during the period of unrest that followed the May 25 killing of George Floyd. Storefronts along the pedestrian corridor are covered with plywood, and the otherwise empty street shows the security presence in the central business district.

Military helicopter near the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. — A military helicopter flies past the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 4, 2020. The aircraft presence came during the state security response that followed protests over the killing of George Floyd. Completed in 1972, the IDS Center is the tallest building in Minneapolis and a major office, retail, and hotel complex in the city center.

Nordstrom Rack boarded up at IDS Center — The Nordstrom Rack store is located within the IDS Center, a prominent skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis. Its street-level windows are covered with white-painted boards, installed following widespread civil unrest and property damage that occurred in August 2020.

Look down at Nicollet Mall from above — An aerial perspective reveals the distinctive glass-pyramid roof of the Crystal Court, a prominent indoor public plaza located within the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Worker operating snow blower on downtown Minneapolis sidewalk during heavy snowfall, November 2020. — A worker clears fresh snow from a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk with a walk-behind snow blower, working past a U.S. Bank branch. Minnesota's first significant snowfall of the 2020-21 season arrived in mid-November, catching the Twin Cities before many businesses had switched from fall to winter maintenance routines. Downtown property managers and city crews typically have a matter of hours to clear walkways after a storm, since Minneapolis code requires adjacent property owners to keep public sidewalks passable.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline obscured by wildfire smoke from Canadian fires. — Downtown Minneapolis is obscured by wildfire smoke from Canadian fires. The haze softens the city skyline and reduces visibility across the North Loop area.

Nicollet Mall and 8th Street in downtown Minneapolis with the Dayton's building and skyway. — Nicollet Mall and 8th Street in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, are shown with the IDS Center and the former Dayton's department store building. Nicollet Mall, originally a street, was redeveloped into a pedestrian mall in the 1960s to revitalize the downtown core and encourage foot traffic. The IDS Center, completed in 1973, became a landmark of the city's central business district. The skywalk system, visible connecting buildings, was developed to provide weather-protected pedestrian access throughout downtown Minneapolis, enhancing its functionality.

Wells Fargo Center and the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Wells Fargo Center and the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis are two of the city’s best-known high-rise office buildings. Completed in 1988 as the Norwest Center, Wells Fargo Center is recognized for its illuminated Art Deco-style crown. The IDS Center, completed in 1972, anchors the IDS complex and Crystal Court in the central business district.

Woman walks in the Minneapolis skyway May 2022 — The Minneapolis Skyway, a network of enclosed pedestrian bridges, connects buildings throughout downtown Minneapolis. This particular walkway links the IDS Center, a prominent skyscraper completed in 1973, to other structures. The skyway system, initiated in 1962, was designed to provide weather-protected passage for pedestrians and to encourage commercial activity by making downtown more accessible. The IDS Center itself was designed by architect Philip Johnson and is a significant example of modernist architecture in the city.

Antennas on to of tall high rise in Minneapolis — The IDS Center rises into the evening light in downtown Minneapolis, its rooftop antennas silhouetted against a soft autumn sky. Designed by Philip Johnson and John Burgee and completed in 1972, the 792-foot tower remains the tallest building in Minnesota. The dark mechanical crown houses HVAC systems and broadcast transmitters, while the curtain wall’s reflective glass panels catch the last warm tones of sunset alongside the adjacent RBC Gateway Tower.

Minneapolis downtown skyline viewed from Van White Memorial Boulevard, showing the IDS Center and surrounding high-rise towers. — The view of Downtown Minneapolis from Van White Memorial Blvd near the Cedar Lake Trail.

The IDS Center towers above downtown Minneapolis at sunset, with Ramp A parking structure in the foreground. — The IDS Center rises at the center of the Minneapolis skyline, completed in 1972 to a design by Philip Johnson and John Burgee. At 792 feet and 57 stories, it remains the tallest building in Minnesota, topped with an antenna spire that adds to its height. The tower's Crystal Court atrium connects it to the city's Skyway system, a network of enclosed pedestrian bridges linking downtown buildings. Ramp A, a municipal parking structure near Target Field, sits in the foreground along the western edge of downtown.

Snow falling with people in IDS Center skyway downtown Minneapolis — Pedestrians utilize the Minneapolis Skyway system, a network of enclosed pedestrian bridges connecting buildings in downtown Minneapolis, during the first snowfall of the season. The IDS Center, a prominent skyscraper completed in 1973, is visible in the background, with its skyway spanning Marquette Avenue. This elevated walkway system, initiated in 1962, allows people to navigate the city center year-round, shielded from weather conditions like the snow seen here.

Antennas on the top of IDS Center — Closeup of the top of the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis, the tallest building in Minnesota.

Minneapolis Police squad car parked on Nicollet Mall near the IDS Center. — Nicollet Mall runs roughly from Washington Avenue to Grant Street through downtown Minneapolis, serving as the city's primary retail and business corridor since its transit-mall redesign in the 1960s. The Baker Center and IDS Center, Minnesota's tallest building at 792 feet, anchor this stretch of the mall alongside a mix of early 20th-century commercial buildings and newer glass-clad towers.

Wildfire smoke full moon hazy IDS Center — The IDS Center, Minneapolis's first skyscraper completed in 1973, is partially obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The building, designed by architect Philip Johnson, was a significant development in the city's downtown core and remains a prominent feature of its skyline. The hazy conditions, caused by smoke drifting south, significantly altered the appearance of the city and the sun, casting a reddish hue across the sky and reducing visibility.

Downtown Minneapolis skyline with Capella Tower, IDS Center, and Wells Fargo Center under blue sky with white clouds. — Caught some real funky clouds behind downtown Minneapolis. Capella Tower, Wells Fargo Center, IDS Center are some of the large buildings shown on this day in August 2023.

Minneapolis Skyscraper seen from South — The downtown Minneapolis skyline, featuring prominent structures such as the IDS Center and Capella Tower, is illuminated at night, as viewed from the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge in February 2024. Completed in 1972, the IDS Center was the tallest building in Minneapolis for decades, serving as a key commercial hub. The Capella Tower, finished in 1992, further defines the city's financial district. The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, opened in 2007, is a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that forms a crucial link in the Midtown Greenway, an important urban trail system.

Foshay Tower and IDS Center — The Foshay Tower, completed in 1929, stands as a historic landmark in downtown Minneapolis, originally serving as the city's tallest building. Adjacent to it is the IDS Center, a modern skyscraper completed in 1973 that became the city's tallest building upon its completion.

Chalk art on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk depicts the city skyline with fireworks and includes instructions for viewers to photograph it. — Chalk art depicting the Minneapolis skyline with fireworks is displayed on the sidewalk outside the IDS Center in downtown Minneapolis. The artwork, created by @AlleyCreations and dated 2024, includes the instruction "STAND HERE TAKE PIC" to guide viewers for optimal photo opportunities.

MODE by Flickr on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE by Flickr on the IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Man walks by Flickr ads in Downtown Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

World's Photography Festival, MODE by Flickr — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Flickr Photography Festival on Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE Photography Festival Art Installation, Minneapolis — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

IDS Center and MODE by Flickr — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE Photography Festival Art — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

Flickr MODE Festival Minneapolis Skyway — MODE by Flickr, billed as the world’s largest photography festival, continues its takeover of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis ahead of this weekend’s event. Meanwhile, in Loring Park, a large stage and tents continue to go up.

MODE Photography Festival Balls in Minneapolis — Art installations at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Folding Light by Lua Brice at MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

"Vainishing Point" by United Visual Artists, Flickr MODE Festival in Minneapolis — Art installations at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

“Lucida” by Lachlan Turczan at MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis — The "Vanishing Point" art installation from United Visual Artists at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

Lua Brice's "Folding Light" installation at MODE Festival — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

"Folding Light" Multimedia Installation at MODE Festival in Minneapolis — The "Folding Light" art installation by Lua Brice at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival. The festival is being held September 18-20 in Downtown Minneapolis.

"Lucida" by Lachlan Turczan at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis — "Lucida" art installation from Lachlan Turczan on display at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis on September 18, 2026.

Flickr MODE Festival MODE Gallery — The entrance to the digital photo gallery and art installations at the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Gallery in the City Center building — MODE Gallery and MODE Explore in the City Center at the MODE Festival.

MODE Festival Video Board in Minneapolis — A large video board on Nicollet Mall during the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

Flickr Lounge at the MODE Festival in Minneapolis — The Flickr Lounge at the MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Festival: Flickr Lounge Merch — MODE Festival merch for sale at the Flickr Lounge in the IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis.

MODE Festival Stage, Loring Park — The main stage in Loring Park at the MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis

MODE Festival at Loring Park — Entrance to the music in Loring Park during the MODE Festival in Minneapolis.

MODE EXPLORE MODE GALLERY, MODE Festival — Window wraps in Downtown Minneapolis during the Flickr MODE Photography Festival.

MODE EXPLORE at MODE Festival, Minneapolis — Entrance to MODE Explore, the art installations at MODE Festival in Downtown Minneapolis.

Jim Marshall Photo Gallery, MODE Festival — Jim Marshall Photo Gallery at the Flickr MODE Photography Festival in Minneapolis.

Flickr MODE Festival Window Wrap in City Center — Window wrap inside the City Center in Downtown Minneapolis during the Flickr MODE Festival. The wrap gave directions to the gallery and art installations.

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