510 Marquette Building

The 510 Marquette Building is an office tower in downtown Minneapolis that combines modern glass architecture with limestone facades across its thirteen stories. Its structure occupies a prominent position in the central business district and houses indoor gardens alongside traditional office spaces.

The structure was completed in 1925 as the headquarters for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and underwent expansion in 1956 that added additional floors. This renovation shaped the building into its current thirteen-story form and reflected the city's growing financial needs at that time.

The building features extensive indoor gardens with ficus trees that create a living connection between modern architecture and nature within the urban setting. These green spaces offer visitors and workers peaceful spots to pause in the busy downtown area.

The building sits at the intersection of Marquette Avenue and 5th Street South with direct connections to the Minneapolis Skyway System and light rail stations. Its central location makes it easy to reach from different parts of downtown and convenient for exploring the surrounding area on foot.

The lower walls of the structure lack windows and are filled with large bricks, while upper floors offer open views of the city. This unusual design developed from its original function as a financial institution and creates a striking contrast between the enclosed lower levels and the open vistas above.

GPS coordinates: 44.97806,-93.26917

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:08