Canadian Pacific Plaza Building

This building is currently known as the Canadian Pacific Plaza building (since 2012). It was originally known as the First National Bank Building and also formerly known as One Financial Plaza. It was built in 1960, is 383 feet tall (117 meters), and has 28 floors. See preceding post. It is currently the 21st tallest building in the city and is notable because it is the first major post- World Was II skyscraper build in Minneapolis. This photo was taken on January 18, 2010 and is attributed to Alexius Horatius.

Old Twin Cities

Date unknown although most likely early 1960s due to image of Canadian Pacific Plaza building on the letter 'C'. This building was originally known as the First National Bank Building and also formerly known as One Financial Plaza. It was built in 1960, is 383 feet tall (117 meters), and has 28 floors.

Minneapolis - Population

Population 1960: 482,872

U.S. Rank: 25

Population 1970: 434,400

U.S. Rank: 32

Population 1980: 370,951

U.S. Rank: 34

Population 1990: 368,383

U.S. Rank: 42

Population 2000: 382,618

U.S. Rank 45

Photos are from the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Top circa 1930s and bottom circa 2003.