Historic Minneapolis City Hall & Court House

Minneapolis City Hall and Hennepin County Courthouse is a Richardsonian Romanesque landmark in downtown Minneapolis, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built between 1887 and 1906 by Long and Keys Architects, the building occupies an entire city block and stands as one of the most architecturally distinguished civic structures in Minnesota. It was also the first government building in America with floors supported independently of partitions — a structural innovation that allowed its interior to evolve across more than a century of civic life. The five-story Rotunda is the heart of the building's event offerings. Adorned with stained glass windows and home to the Father of Waters — a marble sculpture from the same Carrara quarries used by Michelangelo, weighing more than 14,000 pounds — the Rotunda accommodates up to 250 guests. The building's 345-foot clock tower houses four clock faces measuring 23 feet 6 inches in diameter, and a 15-bell carillon that chimes on holidays. The venue hosts weddings, receptions, corporate events, and seminars Wednesday through Sunday. In-house catering, a bridal changing room, and full accessibility are all included.