Foshay Tower
(612) 359-3030
821 Marquette Ave Ste 415
Minneapolis,
MN
55402
44.9751
-93.2717
Neighborhoods: Downtown West, Central
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In Short
Built in 1929 at the then-astronomical cost of $25 million and modeled on the Washington Monument, the Foshay was the brainchild of plumbing magnate Wilbur Foshay, who went to prison for fraud a year after it was built. The Foshay was the city's crowning glory before the IDS Tower, and even today the opulent art deco lobby is breathtaking in its extravagance.
The Details on Foshay Tower
Know Before You Go:
At the tower's 1929 dedication, composer John Philip Sousa directed his "Foshay Tower Washington Memorial March." This was actually another of his songs with a new title for the occasion.
The Extras:
Nearby, visit the Nicollet Mall shopping area and all the glory that is downtown Minneapolis.
