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Panorama of Rochester File 803-712-145

Rochester, MN city

structure #868606547building

Minnesota BioBusiness Center

existing 39.6 m 8 floors 2009

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Architectural Height39.6 m
Roof Height39.6 m
Main Roof Height34.8 m
Height Top Floor30.5 m
Floors8
Completion2009
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagescientific research, commercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address221 1st Avenue SW
Smart Address215–227 1st Avenue SW
Smart Address101 3rd Street SW
CityRochester, MN
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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  1. Photo 464-720-082
    Photo 464-720-082
    James Peacock
  2. Photo 524-337-356
    Photo 524-337-356
    James Peacock
  3. Photo 609-267-454
    Photo 609-267-454
    James Peacock
  4. Photo 765-158-736
    Photo 765-158-736
    James Peacock
  5. Photo 704-883-686
    Photo 704-883-686
    James Peacock
  6. Photo 113-512-344
    Photo 113-512-344
    Ryan Hildebrand

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