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Panorama of Minneapolis File 575-016-851
Minneapolis, MN city
structure #188130141building

The Legacy

existing 58.3 m 17 floors 2018

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Architectural Height58.3 m
Roof Height56.9 m
Height Top Floor53.6 m
Floors17
Completion2018
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential condominium
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address1240 2nd Street South
1st Level DistrictCentral
2nd Level DistrictDowntown East
CityMinneapolis, MN
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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  1. Photo 534-389-888
    Photo 534-389-888
    Ryan Hildebrand
  2. Photo 518-159-488
    Photo 518-159-488
    James Peacock
  3. Photo 751-604-651
    Photo 751-604-651
    James Peacock
  4. Photo 585-105-854
    Photo 585-105-854
    James Peacock
  5. Photo 932-222-631
    Photo 932-222-631
    James Peacock
  6. Photo 718-084-401
    Photo 718-084-401
    James Peacock

Construction calendar

40 construction-phase photos across 2016 to 2018.

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2016 2 2
2017 33 3 5 4 7 10 4
2018 5 1 4
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