Project Profile: Historic Rand Tower Renovated from the Top Down
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Aviator Rufus R. Rand would love the recently-renovated Rand Tower. He originally built the 26-story structure in 1929. Now, almost a century later, the historic building serves as a luxury hotel, again proudly taking its place on the downtown Minneapolis skyline.
Getting to this point took the dedicated effort of architects, contractors and building specialists. Working together, they transformed the former office tower into a luxury boutique Marriott hotel with 270 guest rooms. Rand Tower Hotel pays tribute to both the Art Deco style and Rand’s love of aviation. While in progress, all heads turned skyward to watch the upgrading of the tower’s many roofs.