1898 – The Andrus Building, 500 Nicolette Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Architects: Long & Long
Named the Andrus Building in honor of New Yorker John Emory Andrus who financed its construction. Andrus was the mayor of Yonkers, New York, a congressman, and one of the richest men in the world when the building was built. Like many larger buildings of the time, the Andrus has a clearly defined base a mid-section, and a decorative cornice at the top. Finished externally in a decorative brick non-loadbearing finish. Now known as Renaissance Square.
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Published January 6, 2026
