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Panorama of Minneapolis File 575-016-851
structure #264735381building

Western Container Building

existing 15.8 m 6 floors 1908

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Main Roof Height15.8 m
Building Mass Height15.8 m
Floors6 Source: Vertical addition begins construction in Nov 2015 (2 floors added on top of original 4)
Completion1908
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagerental office
Status existing
Address500 3rd Street North
Smart Address500–506 3rd Street North
Smart Address246–258 5th Avenue North
CityMinneapolis, MN
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-14

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  1. Photo 648-182-318
    James Peacock
  2. Photo 506-084-832
    James Peacock
  3. Photo 358-101-723
    James Peacock
  4. Photo 313-825-028
    James Peacock

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