3M Administration Building
The 3M Administration Building was the corporate headquarters of 3M in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, from 1940 to 1962. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its national significance in commerce, industry, and invention, and its local significance in architecture. The building reflects the corporation's success in the 1930s and continued rise to international prominence in the 1940s and 50s through its commitment to research, product development, and product diversification. The building is also a distinctive example of Moderne architecture within Saint Paul.[2]
3M Administration Building | |
 The 3M Administration Building from the north | |
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| Location | 777 Forest Street Saint Paul, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°57′53″N 93°3′46″W |
| Area | Less than one acre |
| Built | 1939–1940 |
| Architect | Albert Kahn, Inc.; Toltz, King & Day |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 14001212[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 27, 2015 |
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- Schmidt, Andrew J.; Marjorie Pearson; Renee L. Hutter; Emily Ramsey (2014-05-21). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: 3M Administration Building" (PDF). National Park Service. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2015-05-04. Cite journal requires
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