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{{Other uses of|Wells Fargo Center|Wells Fargo Center (disambiguation){{!}}Wells Fargo Center}}
{{Other uses of|Wells Fargo Center|Wells Fargo Center (disambiguation){{!}}Wells Fargo Center}}
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| name = Wells Fargo Center
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| former_names = Norwest Center (1988-1998)
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| location = 90 South Seventh Street<br />[[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]
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| architectural_style = [[Art deco]]<br />[[Postmodernism]]
| architectural_style = [[Art deco]]<br />[[Postmodernism]]
| start_date = {{Start date and age|1986}}
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| completion_date = {{Start date and age|1988}}
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| opening = {{Start date and age|1988}}
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| material = Glass<br />Steel<br />Stone
| building_type = Office
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| floor_count = 57 (56 occupied)
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| architect = [[César Pelli]]<br />César Pelli & Associates Architects
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| floor_area = {{convert|1,105,249|ft2|m2|abbr=on}}
| architect = [[César Pelli]]<br />César Pelli & Associates Architects
| structural_engineer = CBM Engineers
| structural_engineer = CBM Engineers
| main_contractor = Schal Associates, Inc.
| main_contractor = Schal Associates, Inc.
| developer = Hines Interests Limited Partnership
| developer = Hines Interests Limited Partnership
| owner = Equity Office Properties Trust
| owner = Equity Office Properties Trust
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| references = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/wells-fargo-center/1033|title=Wells Fargo Center|publisher=The Skyscraper Center|access-date=June 15, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/wells-fargo-center/1033|archive-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=240|title=Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis|publisher=SkyscraperPage.com|access-date=June 15, 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=240|archive-date=June 15, 2019}}</ref>
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[[File:Wells Fargo Center of Minneapolis, 2021.jpg|thumb|The Wells Fargo Center of Minneapolis, squished between other buildings.]]
[[File:Wells Fargo Center of Minneapolis, 2021.jpg|thumb|The Wells Fargo Center of Minneapolis, squished between other buildings.]]
The '''Wells Fargo Center''', formerly known as '''Norwest Center''', is the third-tallest building in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. Completed in 1988, the building, standing at 774&nbsp;feet (235.6&nbsp;m) tall, was constructed as the headquarters of the [[Norwest Corporation]], which was located there until its 1998 merger with [[Wells Fargo]]. The building was designed with a modernized [[art deco]] style by [[César Pelli]], reflecting the style of older nearby structures such as the [[CenturyLink Building]] and the [[Foshay Tower]].
The '''Wells Fargo Center''' (90 South 7th St), formerly known as '''Norwest Center''', is the third-tallest building in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota|Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], after the [[IDS Center]] and the [[Capella Tower]]. Completed in 1988, it is 774&nbsp;feet (235.6&nbsp;m) tall. For many years, this was believed to be one foot shorter than Capella, but that structure actually had a different height (see the [[Capella Tower]] article for details). Norwest Center was designed with a modernized [[art deco]] style by [[César Pelli]], reflecting nearby structures such as the nearby [[CenturyLink Building]] and the [[Foshay Tower]], which is several blocks away. It is also considered by many to be a homage to [[30 Rockefeller Plaza]] in [[New York City]].


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Wells Fargo Center sits on the site of the old Northwestern National Bank Building, which was destroyed in a [[Minneapolis Thanksgiving Day Fire|fire in 1982]]. The original design called for a 45-story tower with a square footprint that would have been crowned the tallest building in Minneapolis; however, the site was halved in size, requiring the building's design to be changed to what it is today.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/streetscapes-these-unbuilt-buildings-would-have-changed-the-skyline/336321091/#7 |title=Streetscapes: These unbuilt buildings would have changed the Minneapolis skyline|work=Star Tribune|access-date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Northwestern National, renamed [[Norwest Corporation]], maintained its headquarters here. Despite Norwest's adoption of the [[Wells Fargo]] identity after acquiring the latter and moving to [[San Francisco]] in 1998, significant regional operations are still maintained in this building. Other major tenants include the law firm of Faegre Drinker and the local office of accounting firm [[KPMG]].
The building is brilliantly lit at night from sunset through midnight, with floodlamps pointing up from the setback rooftops to illuminate the sides of the top of the building.


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It is brilliantly lit at night from sunset through midnight, with floodlamps pointing up from the setback rooftops to illuminate the sides of the building. Despite this, it is still much more energy efficient than the previous building and in 2000, it was recognized by the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] as one of the 100 most energy efficient buildings in the USA.<ref>[http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/4b779454038214c1852572a000651fe2/7a4d9c73beb0a8508525717300699263!OpenDocument EPA Press Release: Some of Nation's Most Energy Efficient Buildings]</ref> In 1989, the building was praised by the [[Urban Land Institute]], who honored it with their Award for Excellence in Large Scale Office Development. It is located at 90&nbsp;South 7th&nbsp;Street. [[Gaviidae Common]], a neighboring [[shopping center]], was also designed by Pelli and built at the same time.
== History ==
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Wells Fargo Center sits on the site of the old [[Northwestern National Bank]], which was destroyed in a [[Minneapolis Thanksgiving Day Fire|fire in 1982]]. The original design called for a 45-story tower with a square footprint that would have been crowned the tallest building in Minneapolis; however, the site was halved in size, requiring the building's design to be changed to what it is today.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/streetscapes-these-unbuilt-buildings-would-have-changed-the-skyline/336321091/#7 |title=Streetscapes: These unbuilt buildings would have changed the Minneapolis skyline|work=Star Tribune|access-date=May 17, 2017}}</ref> Northwestern National, renamed [[Norwest Corporation]], maintained its headquarters here. Despite Norwest's adoption of the [[Wells Fargo]] identity after acquiring the latter and moving to [[San Francisco]] in 1998, significant regional operations are still maintained in this building. Other major tenants include the law firm of Faegre Drinker and the local office of accounting firm [[KPMG]].

== Design and features ==
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Despite the building's lighting features, it is still much more energy efficient than the previous building and in 2000, it was recognized by the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] as one of the 100 most energy efficient buildings in the USA.<ref>[http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/4b779454038214c1852572a000651fe2/7a4d9c73beb0a8508525717300699263!OpenDocument EPA Press Release: Some of Nation's Most Energy Efficient Buildings]</ref> In 1989, the building was praised by the [[Urban Land Institute]], who honored it with their Award for Excellence in Large Scale Office Development. It is located at 90&nbsp;South 7th&nbsp;Street. [[Gaviidae Common]], a neighboring [[shopping center]], was also designed by Pelli and built at the same time.


A branch of the [[Wells Fargo History Museum]] was located in the skyway level. The museum's exhibits included an 1863 [[stagecoach]], [[telegraph]] equipment, gold nuggets and coins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museums: Minneapolis|url=http://www.wellsfargohistory.com/museums/minneapolis/|publisher=Wells Fargo History|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref> It closed in September of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wells Fargo to permanently shutter almost all of its museums, including Minneapolis location|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2020/09/02/wells-fargo-museum-closing-minneapolis.html|publisher=https://www.bizjournals.com/|access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref>
A branch of the [[Wells Fargo History Museum]] was located in the skyway level. The museum's exhibits included an 1863 [[stagecoach]], [[telegraph]] equipment, gold nuggets and coins.<ref>{{cite web|title=Museums: Minneapolis|url=http://www.wellsfargohistory.com/museums/minneapolis/|publisher=Wells Fargo History|access-date=24 February 2015}}</ref> It closed in September of 2020.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wells Fargo to permanently shutter almost all of its museums, including Minneapolis location|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2020/09/02/wells-fargo-museum-closing-minneapolis.html|publisher=https://www.bizjournals.com/|access-date=20 March 2022}}</ref>


== Ownership ==
As of April of 2019, Starwood Capital Group acquired Wells Fargo Center for $314 million. The sellers were Hines and Blackstone.
As of April of 2019, Starwood Capital Group acquired Wells Fargo Center for $314 million. The sellers were Hines and Blackstone.


Revision as of 14:47, 6 July 2022

For other uses of "Wells Fargo Center", see Wells Fargo Center.
Wells Fargo Center
Wells Fargo Center
Map
Former namesNorwest Center
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeOffice
Architectural styleArt deco
Postmodernism
Location90 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coordinates44°58′37″N 93°16′15″W / 44.97694°N 93.27083°W / 44.97694; -93.27083
Construction started1986; 38 years ago (1986)
Completed1988; 36 years ago (1988)
Opening1988; 36 years ago (1988)
OwnerEquity Office Properties Trust
Height
Architectural775 ft (236.2 m)
Tip775 ft (236.2 m)
Roof775 ft (236.2 m)
Technical details
MaterialGlass
Steel
Stone
Floor count57 (56 occupied)
Floor area1,105,249 sq ft (102,681.0 m2)
Lifts/elevators27
Design and construction
Architect(s)César Pelli
César Pelli & Associates Architects
DeveloperHines Interests Limited Partnership
Structural engineerCBM Engineers
Main contractorSchal Associates, Inc.
Website
www.wellsfargocenter.com
References
[1][2]
The Wells Fargo Center of Minneapolis, squished between other buildings.

The Wells Fargo Center (90 South 7th St), formerly known as Norwest Center, is the third-tallest building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after the IDS Center and the Capella Tower. Completed in 1988, it is 774 feet (235.6 m) tall. For many years, this was believed to be one foot shorter than Capella, but that structure actually had a different height (see the Capella Tower article for details). Norwest Center was designed with a modernized art deco style by César Pelli, reflecting nearby structures such as the nearby CenturyLink Building and the Foshay Tower, which is several blocks away. It is also considered by many to be a homage to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Wells Fargo Center sits on the site of the old Northwestern National Bank Building, which was destroyed in a fire in 1982. The original design called for a 45-story tower with a square footprint that would have been crowned the tallest building in Minneapolis; however, the site was halved in size, requiring the building's design to be changed to what it is today.[3] Northwestern National, renamed Norwest Corporation, maintained its headquarters here. Despite Norwest's adoption of the Wells Fargo identity after acquiring the latter and moving to San Francisco in 1998, significant regional operations are still maintained in this building. Other major tenants include the law firm of Faegre Drinker and the local office of accounting firm KPMG.

It is brilliantly lit at night from sunset through midnight, with floodlamps pointing up from the setback rooftops to illuminate the sides of the building. Despite this, it is still much more energy efficient than the previous building and in 2000, it was recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as one of the 100 most energy efficient buildings in the USA.[4] In 1989, the building was praised by the Urban Land Institute, who honored it with their Award for Excellence in Large Scale Office Development. It is located at 90 South 7th Street. Gaviidae Common, a neighboring shopping center, was also designed by Pelli and built at the same time.

A branch of the Wells Fargo History Museum was located in the skyway level. The museum's exhibits included an 1863 stagecoach, telegraph equipment, gold nuggets and coins.[5] It closed in September of 2020.[6]

As of April of 2019, Starwood Capital Group acquired Wells Fargo Center for $314 million. The sellers were Hines and Blackstone.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Wells Fargo Center". The Skyscraper Center. Retrieved June 15, 2019. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Wells Fargo Center, Minneapolis". SkyscraperPage.com. Retrieved June 15, 2019. {{cite web}}: Check |archive-url= value (help)CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Streetscapes: These unbuilt buildings would have changed the Minneapolis skyline". Star Tribune. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
  4. ^ EPA Press Release: Some of Nation's Most Energy Efficient Buildings
  5. ^ "Museums: Minneapolis". Wells Fargo History. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
  6. ^ "Wells Fargo to permanently shutter almost all of its museums, including Minneapolis location". https://www.bizjournals.com/. Retrieved 20 March 2022. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
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