A decent view of Minneapolis in the 1970s and again in 2015.
The taller building in the 70s photo is the IDS center (Investors Diversified Services...now Ameriprise Financial). It was remarkable at its completion in 1972 for its all glass facade.
You can see that it has a staggered pattern at its corners. In true Minnesota Nice fashion, the design was to maximize the number of corner offices for employees.
The skyline of my youth. I remember seeing the construction of the Big Blue Icicle which blew away the old landmark Foshay tower. The IDS became the central nexus for the new skyway system which revolutionized movement downtown, especially in winter.
