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Thorp Building 1618-1620 Central Ave NE 490 - 111,803 SF of Flex Space Available in Minneapolis, MN 55413
Highlights
- Pillar NE Minneapolis Creative Light Industrial Mixed Use Building, Birth Place of Art-A-Whirl with 120,000 People Attending the Event
- Wood Tongue and Groove Ceilings, Industrial Steel Beam, Column and Strut Construction
- Renovated Historic General Mills WWII Naval Industrial Building, Operable Steel Sash Clear Story Windows, Abundant Natural Light
Features
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The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- • South facing operable windows
- Close to exterior access and parking lot
- Central Heating System
- • Exposed historic brick
- Private access to material lift
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Access to common docks
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Partitioned Offices
- Corner Space
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Rough-in plumbing in place
•The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partitioned Offices
- Conference Rooms
- Corner Space
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Natural Light, Office /Conference Rooms
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- High Ceilings
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Rough-in plumbing in place
- Central Air Conditioning
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- Private Restrooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Rough-in plumbing in place
- 1 Loading Dock
- Kitchen
- High Ceilings
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Rough-in plumbing in place
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Central Air and Heating
- Private Restrooms
- Conference Rooms
- Corner Space
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1620-177. Available Spring 2027. First floor flex space with combination office space and a large high bay area. Private entrance, historic operable windows, heavy floor loads, heavy power available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- High ceilings, utility sink, 2 room configuration
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
| Space | Size | Term | Rental Rate | Space Use | Build-Out | Available |
| Lower Level - 1618-09 | 1,465 SF | Negotiable | $5.05 /SF/YR $0.42 /SF/MO $7,398 /YR $616.52 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 112 | 490 SF | Negotiable | $6.25 /SF/YR $0.52 /SF/MO $3,063 /YR $255.21 /MO | Flex | - | June 15, 2026 |
| 1st Floor - 1620 150 | 28,220 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $282,200 /YR $23,517 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | 30 Days |
| 1st Floor - 1620-101 | 2,546 SF | Negotiable | $12.50 /SF/YR $1.04 /SF/MO $31,825 /YR $2,652 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-149 | 5,494 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.75 /SF/YR $0.90 /SF/MO $59,061 /YR $4,922 /MO | Flex | - | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-150 | 8,824-14,318 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.25 /SF/YR $0.85 /SF/MO $146,760 /YR $12,230 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | Now |
| 1st Floor - 1620-152 | 19,396 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $193,960 /YR $16,163 /MO | Flex | Partial Build-Out | 30 Days |
| 1st Floor - 1620-152 | 33,714 SF | 5-10 Years | $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $337,140 /YR $28,095 /MO | Flex | - | 120 Days |
| 1st Floor - 177 | 5,320 SF | Negotiable | $12.00 /SF/YR $1.00 /SF/MO $63,840 /YR $5,320 /MO | Flex | - | April 01, 2027 |
| 2nd Floor - 1618 227 | 840 SF | Negotiable | $7.50 /SF/YR $0.63 /SF/MO $6,300 /YR $525.00 /MO | Flex | - | 90 Days |
Lower Level - 1618-09
| Size |
| 1,465 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $5.05 /SF/YR $0.42 /SF/MO $7,398 /YR $616.52 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 112
| Size |
| 490 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $6.25 /SF/YR $0.52 /SF/MO $3,063 /YR $255.21 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| June 15, 2026 |
1st Floor - 1620 150
| Size |
| 28,220 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $282,200 /YR $23,517 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| 30 Days |
1st Floor - 1620-101
| Size |
| 2,546 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $12.50 /SF/YR $1.04 /SF/MO $31,825 /YR $2,652 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-149
| Size |
| 5,494 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.75 /SF/YR $0.90 /SF/MO $59,061 /YR $4,922 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-150
| Size |
| 8,824-14,318 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.25 /SF/YR $0.85 /SF/MO $146,760 /YR $12,230 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| Now |
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size |
| 19,396 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $193,960 /YR $16,163 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| Partial Build-Out |
| Available |
| 30 Days |
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size |
| 33,714 SF |
| Term |
| 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate |
| $10.00 /SF/YR $0.83 /SF/MO $337,140 /YR $28,095 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| 120 Days |
1st Floor - 177
| Size |
| 5,320 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $12.00 /SF/YR $1.00 /SF/MO $63,840 /YR $5,320 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| April 01, 2027 |
2nd Floor - 1618 227
| Size |
| 840 SF |
| Term |
| Negotiable |
| Rental Rate |
| $7.50 /SF/YR $0.63 /SF/MO $6,300 /YR $525.00 /MO |
| Space Use |
| Flex |
| Build-Out |
| - |
| Available |
| 90 Days |
Lower Level - 1618-09
| Size | 1,465 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $5.05 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | Now |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Heating System
- • South facing operable windows
- • Exposed historic brick
- Close to exterior access and parking lot
- Private access to material lift
1st Floor - 112
| Size | 490 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $6.25 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | June 15, 2026 |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Space is in Excellent Condition
- Central Air Conditioning
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Corner Space
- Access to common docks
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
1st Floor - 1620 150
| Size | 28,220 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | 30 Days |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1st Floor - 1620-101
| Size | 2,546 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $12.50 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | Now |
•The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- Partitioned Offices
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Corner Space
- Natural Light, Office /Conference Rooms
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
1st Floor - 1620-149
| Size | 5,494 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.75 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | Now |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air Conditioning
- High Ceilings
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1st Floor - 1620-150
| Size | 8,824-14,318 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.25 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | Now |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air Conditioning
- Kitchen
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Exposed Ceiling
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size | 19,396 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | Partial Build-Out |
| Available | 30 Days |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Includes 3,000 SF of dedicated office space
- 1 Loading Dock
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1st Floor - 1620-152
| Size | 33,714 SF |
| Term | 5-10 Years |
| Rental Rate | $10.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | 120 Days |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- Central Air and Heating
- Partitioned Offices
- Private Restrooms
- High Ceilings
- Conference Rooms
- Exposed Ceiling
- Corner Space
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
- Rough-in plumbing in place
1st Floor - 177
| Size | 5,320 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $12.00 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | April 01, 2027 |
1620-177. Available Spring 2027. First floor flex space with combination office space and a large high bay area. Private entrance, historic operable windows, heavy floor loads, heavy power available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
2nd Floor - 1618 227
| Size | 840 SF |
| Term | Negotiable |
| Rental Rate | $7.50 /SF/YR |
| Space Use | Flex |
| Build-Out | - |
| Available | 90 Days |
The space offers creative flex functionality suited for office, light industrial, studio, or production uses. The suite features expansive open floor area with heavy floor loads, 6-inch concrete slab, historic architectural character, and high ceilings supported by steel columns, beams, and trusses. Two private restrooms, private dock access, and direct exterior pedestrian entry enhance operational efficiency. Delivered “as-is, where-is,” with base building improvements planned and tenant improvement allowance available.
- Lease rate does not include utilities, property expenses or building services
- High ceilings, utility sink, 2 room configuration
- Tenant improvement allowance available
- Refurbished historic metal sash operable windows
- Media-blasted wood tongue-and-groove ceilings
Property Overview
Our spaces are reimagined historical buildings that have been brought back to life to meet a variety of creative and functional use cases. We create light-use industrial and mixed use spaces that provide an inspiring backdrop for creativity and innovation focusing on historic renovation best practices, natural light, fresh air and reducing the building's carbon footprint and increasing its operational efficiencies. Built in the 1940s, the Thorp Building was used during World War II by General Mills as a manufacturing site for the Norden Bombsight. Post war, the building fell into obscurity for decades. The Thorp Building found new life in the late 20th century when the family company Bohm redeveloped the space. The building transformed into a creative arts, creative light industrial and mixed use space that reinvigorated and became once again a pillar of the local creative economy.
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Thorp Building | 1618-1620 Central Ave NE