Wells Fargo Plaza (Bloomington) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wells Fargo Plaza |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Modernist |
| Location | Bloomington, Minnesota, United States |
| Address | 7900 Xerxes Ave. S. |
| Coordinates | 44°51′34″N 93°19′23″W / 44.8595139°N 93.3231734°W |
| Completed | 1974 |
| Height | 300ft |
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| Floor count | 24 |
| Design and construction | |
| Developer | Rauenhorst Corporation |
Wells Fargo Plaza is a tall office building complex located in Bloomington, Minnesota, in the United States. It stands 300 feet (about 91 meters) high and has 24 floors of office space. This main tower is a well-known landmark visible from Interstate 494. It connects to a smaller, three-story building through a central open area called an atrium.
Building History
The idea for Wells Fargo Plaza started in 1969. The company that planned it, the Rauenhorst Corporation, had some exciting ideas. They wanted to include a spinning restaurant at the very top. They even planned a special landing spot for helicopters!
The building was finished in 1974. A spinning platform was put in place for the restaurant. However, by 1977, the company couldn't find anyone to open a restaurant there. So, they decided to change the top floor into more office space instead.
Size and Recognition
Wells Fargo Plaza is currently the 56th tallest building in Minnesota. When it was built, it was the tallest building in Bloomington. That changed in 1988, when the 8500 Tower became even taller.
In 2012, the building won a special award called a TOBY award. This award comes from the Building Owners and Managers Association of Minneapolis. It recognizes excellence in office building management.
Recent Updates
The plaza had a big makeover in 2010. After these updates, the building was put up for sale in July 2015. A company called DRA Advisors bought the property in November of that year. They now own the building together with City Center Realty Partners.
