With its sleek, minimalist lines and bronze glass façade, the Campbell Mithun Tower is a love letter to International Style architecture. Rising confidently from Marquette Avenue, this skyscraper has been turning heads since the '80s. It reflects both the energy of downtown and the evolving ambitions of Minneapolis’s skyline. Earn this Architecture Aficionado POAP as part of your 612 POAP Challenge for spotting style in the city’s vertical climb. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97365, -93.26987 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97365,-93.26987 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two22 NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999197400568430593
Built in 1929 and inspired by the Washington Monument, the Foshay Tower is a time capsule from a more flamboyant era. Once the tallest building in Minneapolis, its rich limestone façade and lavish lobby echo a time when architecture was all about grandeur and ambition. It now houses a hotel, but its original vision still stands tall. Grab this Architecture Aficionado POAP for checking off a Deco darling in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97452, -93.27155 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97452,-93.27155 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foshay_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999227087382380545
The Capella Tower is more than just one of the tallest buildings in the state—it’s a symbol of Minneapolis’s blend of art and industry. Its curved crown and skyway connections make it instantly recognizable and unusually elegant for a skyscraper. This tower shows that even corporate architecture can have a little soul. You’ve unlocked this Architecture Aficionado POAP in the 612 POAP Challenge by admiring modern height with a twist. Category: Architecture Aficionado GPS: 44.97637, -93.2686 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97637,-93.2686 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capella_Tower NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999152320591691777
Built in record time after tragedy, the 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge is a story of resilience and renewal. This sleek, modern structure carries thousands of cars each day while quietly boasting green credentials and structural innovation. It even lights up in brilliant colors at night, offering a moment of beauty amid the bustle. As a Bridge Builder in the 612 POAP Challenge, you’ve crossed more than a river—you’ve crossed into history. Category: Bridge Builder GPS: 44.97896, -93.24497 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97896,-93.24497 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I-35W_Saint_Anthony_Falls_Bridge NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648999329341963763713
Towering above Nicollet Mall, Target’s corporate HQ isn’t just a building—it’s the nerve center of a retail giant born and bred in Minneapolis. The red bullseye is part of the city’s identity, from community events to job creation to the shelves in every local home. Walk by and you’ll likely spot red carts rolling out ideas for what’s next. Claim this Minneapolis Marvel POAP and prove you found the heart of the Target empire in the 612 POAP Challenge. Category: Minneapolis Marvel GPS: 44.97399, -93.2753 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/44.97399,-93.2753 Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Plaza_South NFT: https://opensea.io/item/ethereum/0x495f947276749ce646f68ac8c248420045cb7b5e/62190149032022655717025961372930289129265559683354101596648998860950010331137