National Register of Historic Places

Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Listed
December 4, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001022

About this property

Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse (also known as the Municipal Building), designed by Long and Kees in 1888, is the main building used by the city government of Minneapolis, as well as by Hennepin County, in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The structure has served as mainly local government offices since it was built, and today the building is 60 percent occupied by the city and 40 percent occupied by the County. The building is jointly owned by the city and county and managed by the Municipal Building Commission. The Commission consists of the chair of the County Board, the mayor of the City of Minneapolis, a member of the County Board and a member of the Minneapolis City Council. The County Board chair serves as the president of the Commission and the mayor serves as the vice president. The building bears a striking resemblance to the city hall buildings in Cincinnati and Toronto. The City Hall and Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

400 S. 4th Ave.
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
44.97730, -93.26529

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose listed on the National Register?

Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose?

Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose?

The period of significance for Minneapolis City Hall-Hennepin County Courthose is recorded as the industrial era.

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