Hennepin County Government Center, County courthouse and skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, United States.
Description
The Hennepin County Government Center consists of two towers connected by glass-enclosed walkways that form a distinctive H-shape across 24 floors. The structure spans above 6th Street while creating two large public plazas at ground level.
History
Construction of this government building began in 1969, replacing the previous county offices that had been housed within Minneapolis City Hall. The new facility brought judicial operations together in a purpose-built location.
Culture
The center serves as the main courthouse for Hennepin County, drawing residents and legal professionals who move through its corridors daily. Visitors encounter a blend of formal courtroom proceedings and everyday administrative work that defines activity inside.
Practical
The building is located at 300 South 6th Street and connects to Minneapolis City Hall through an underground tunnel, sheltering pedestrians from weather. Direct access to METRO lines is available, and the ground-level plazas are easily reached on foot.
Did you know?
The building spans over the public 6th Street using air rights, allowing the street below to remain open while creating two spacious plazas above. This unusual design enables traffic to flow underneath while pedestrians gather in the plazas overhead.
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