Wells Fargo Center (Minneapolis) facts for kids
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Wells Fargo Center
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| Former names | Norwest Center |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Office |
| Architectural style | Art deco Postmodernism |
| Location | 90 South Seventh Street Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 44°58′37″N 93°16′15″W / 44.97694°N 93.27083°W |
| Construction started | 1986 |
| Completed | 1988 |
| Opening | 1988 |
| Owner | Equity Office Properties Trust |
| Height | |
| Architectural | 775 ft (236.2 m) |
| Tip | 775 ft (236.2 m) |
| Roof | 775 ft (236.2 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Glass Steel Stone |
| Floor count | 57 (56 occupied) |
| Floor area | 1,105,249 sq ft (102,681.0 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 27 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | César Pelli César Pelli & Associates Architects |
| Developer | Hines Interests Limited Partnership |
| Structural engineer | CBM Engineers |
| Main contractor | Schal Associates, Inc. |
The Wells Fargo Center is a very tall building in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It used to be called the Norwest Center. This building is the third tallest in Minneapolis. Only the IDS Center and the Capella Tower are taller.
The Wells Fargo Center was finished in 1988. It stands about 774 feet (235.6 meters) high. The building was designed by a famous architect named César Pelli. He used a modern Art Deco style. This style looks like other buildings nearby, such as the Foshay Tower. Many people think it also looks like 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Building History
The Wells Fargo Center was built where an older building once stood. This old building was called the Northwestern National Bank Building. Sadly, it was destroyed in a big fire in 1982.
The first plan for the new building was for it to be even taller. It was going to have 45 floors and be the tallest building in Minneapolis. But the space for the building became smaller. So, the design had to be changed to what you see today.
The company Norwest Corporation had its main offices here. Later, Norwest bought another company called Wells Fargo. Norwest then changed its name to Wells Fargo. Even though the main office moved to San Francisco in 1998, many Wells Fargo operations are still in this building. Other big companies, like the law firm Faegre Baker Daniels, also have offices here.
Special Features
The Wells Fargo Center looks amazing at night. Bright lights shine up from the rooftops. They light up the sides of the building from sunset until midnight. Even with all these lights, the building uses energy very wisely.
In 2000, the United States Environmental Protection Agency recognized it. They said it was one of the 100 most energy-efficient buildings in the USA. In 1989, the building also won an award. The Urban Land Institute praised its design and development.
The building is located at 90 South 7th Street. A shopping center called Gaviidae Common is right next door. It was also designed by César Pelli and built around the same time.
Wells Fargo History Museum
You can find a special museum inside the Wells Fargo Center. It is called the Wells Fargo History Museum. This museum is on the skyway level of the building.
The museum shows many interesting things about Wells Fargo's history. You can see an old stagecoach from 1863. There is also equipment used for sending telegraph messages. You can even see real gold nuggets and old coins!
Ownership
The Wells Fargo Center has had different owners over the years. It was owned by a company called Hines. In April 2019, Starwood Capital Group bought the building. They paid $314 million for it. Hines and Blackstone were the sellers at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Wells Fargo Center (Mineápolis) para niños
