Have you ever wondered how a city grows and changes over time? The CenturyLink Building stands before us, a silent witness to the evolution of Minneapolis. This building, a beacon of modern architecture at the time of its construction in 1932, has seen the city around it rise and fall in countless ways. Take a moment to appreciate that this was the tallest building constructed in Minneapolis during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. It was the second-tallest building in the city after the Foshay Tower for many years. The CenturyLink Building originally stood 346 feet tall but was extended twice in 1958 and 1972, resulting in a height of 416 feet. These additions were in the form of microwave antennas that were removed in 2019, leaving the building in its present form. The CenturyLink Building was called the Northwestern Bell Telephone Building when it was built. It later served as the headquarters for Qwest, a telecommunications company, and then CenturyLink. Today it is a symbol of the city’s telephone history, a testament to the innovative spirit of the past.
The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural
What whispers do the walls of a city hold? The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural, here on University Avenue, speaks volumes about