Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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by The tower was the project of a former art student, William Foshay, who turned into a businessman and amassed quite a sizable fortune. The building is a hotel now, but it has a nice observation deck on the 30th floor, from where you can see the city sprawling at your feet.
Address:
821 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis
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