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Panorama of Minneapolis File 895-848-711

Minneapolis, MN city

structure #473075698building

Northstar East

existing 53 m 13 floors 1917

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Architectural Height53 m
Roof Height53 m
Floors13
Completion1917
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart nouveau
Address608 2nd Avenue South
Smart Address600–612 2nd Avenue South
Smart Address121–133 6th Street South
CityMinneapolis
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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