IBM Rochester

IBM Rochester is a manufacturing and research facility in southern Minnesota with dozens of buildings spread across a large campus. The site combines production spaces, laboratories, and offices that the company used for developing and testing computer hardware.

The facility opened in 1956 when the company chose this Minnesota location to build computer systems. It grew into a major center for server and system production that remained important to the technology industry for decades.

The site became known for developing computer systems that shaped how technology companies operate worldwide. Work on machines like the AS/400 made this location a center where engineers tackled some of the industry's biggest challenges.

The campus is large and spread out, so it helps to plan your route ahead or ask for directions when you arrive. Keep in mind this is an active workplace, and access to some areas may be restricted or require permission.

Engineers here developed computers that powered not just office systems but also gaming consoles and supercomputers. The technology born at this location found its way into devices that millions of people use every day.

Location: Rochester

Website: https://ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/rochester/rochester_intro.html

GPS coordinates: 44.05830,-92.50560

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05