Advance-Thresher
Late 19th century industrial warehouse & office block, rehabbed for office use; fine Sullivanesque details. (Updated 2008) |
Masonic Temple
A big old pile of rock writhing with all sorts of peculiar Masonic carvings. Many details (Updated 2008) |
Lumber Exchange
It's big, it's brown, it's full of . . . lawyers. Little or no lumber is actually exchanged nowadays. But it's worth a visit anyway. (Updated 2008) |
Plymouth
Most people don't know what this beheamoth once looked like. Now you will. (Updated 2008) |
Grain Exchange
The original Chamber of Commerce building. Interior and exterior shots of great Louis-Sullivan-style ornamentation. (Updated 2008) |
| Andrus Building
Somehow, this one survived. (Updated 2008) |
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Rand Tower
A classic late-20s skyscraper. Includes postcard views, contemporary & historical photos of details inside and out. (Updated 2008) |
Foshay
The city's beloved old obelisk skyscraper. Many Art Deco details. |
Baker Building
Just a modest 1920s commercial block, now overwhelmed by all its neighbors. (Updated 2008) |
Pence
An utterly ignored 20s office block, the details on this building reveal a few strange motifs. |
Club Row
The old men's clubs still stand, but they have new neighbors. Big neighbors. (Updated 2008) |
The Federal Reserves
This site concerns all three buildings. All of which, miracle of miracles, are still standing, so this site is also listed in the 70s and 90s section. |
Post Office
A severe WPA-era building with some incredible interior details. Contains postcard views, old photos of the original plan for the site.
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The Bus Station
Another sleek Moderne building, also known as the nightclub from Prince's "Purple Rain." (UPDATED 2009) |
NWest Bell
1930s skyscraper full of Moderne ornamentation. Site features telephoto shots of the lightning bolt details in the tower. (Updated 2008) |
The Armory
WPA project full of decayed beauty. (Updated 2008) |
City Hall
Gigantic Romanesque pile. |
Medical Arts
Come for the terra-cotta, stay for the dentist's appointment! (New 2009) |
First National / Soo Line
From the great age of Filedrawer Skyscrapers. (Updated 2008) |
