When this Richardsonian Romanesque style building was finished at the start of the 20th century, its 345 foot tower was Minneapolis’ tallest. The faces of the four-faced clock are huge: 1.5 feet wider than Big Ben in London. The exterior is a striking combination of rose granite and green cooper. The Municipal Building was designed as the Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Courthouse. The historic landmark still provides offices for city and county employees.
