Yes, the Minneapolis City Hall clockfaces are indeed larger than Big Ben’s, London’s renowned clock tower.
The clock faces on Minneapolis City Hall each measure 24 feet, 4 inches in diameter, while Big Ben’s clock faces are slightly smaller, just under 24 feet in diameter.
Minneapolis City Hall Renovation
Early next year, all city workers and City Council members will be back in the historic Minneapolis City Hall, as a two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation project wraps up.
History of Minneapolis City Hall
Built between 1889 and 1906 by Minneapolis architects Frank Long and Frederick Kees, the structure at 350 S. 5th St. saw the addition of the clock tower a decade later. The tower, standing at 345 feet, was the tallest building in Minneapolis until the Foshay Tower was completed in the 1920s.
Minneapolis City Hall and Big Ben
While Big Ben is a global landmark, Minneapolis City Hall is also opened up for city tours by the Municipal Building Commission of the city.
This fact sheet is part of continuing debates over such riveting comparisons.
Minneapolis and London continue to be home to some of the most iconic clock towers in the world, each with its own distinct history and legacy.
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