Preserving history. Sustaining our future.

Butler Square is the perfect combination of prime location, historical significance and modern convenience. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The 1974 renovation of this nine-story, brick warehouse, originally built in 1906, played a significant role in the revitalization of the Warehouse District in Minneapolis. Butler Square has often been referred to as the “Crown Jewel” of the Warehouse District or the “Gateway” to the Warehouse District.

The Butler Square building respects the past and at the same time embraces the future achieving LEED in 2009, SILVER LEED in 2015, and awarded Energy Star recognition by the EPA.

This historical treasure holds its own sharing this unique neighborhood with nearby Target Center, Target Field, downtown Minneapolis, dining and the theatre district.

Recognition

 

BOMA TOBY - 2022

  • The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Award

    • BOMA Greater Minneapolis - Winner in the Historical Category

    • BOMA Midwest Northern Region - Winner in the Historical Category

    • BOMA International TOBY Competition

Minnesota Real Estate Journal - 2021 Awards

  • Interior Design – Urban Office/HQ (Winner)

  • Finalist for Redevelopment – Mixed Use/Office – Minneapolis 

In the News

 

Retrofit (January-February 2023): Butler Square Refresh

A 1906 Multi-tenant Office Building Receives Upgrades that Honor Its History of Sustainability.

“The timing of the Butler Square Refresh has turned out to be ideal,” Mauer notes. “Construction began shortly before Minnesota’s COVID-19-related stay-home order was announced and the finishing touches were completed in early 2021-just in time for the post-pandemic surge of the economic, recreational and cultural activity. We are pleased to lead by example and to provide an inspiring place where an active, engaged, and growing pool of urban dwellers can work near their homes and enjoy all our city has to offer.”

Butler Square: Refreshed and Move-In Ready

At first glance, Butler Square’s spectacular, bright and uplifting “refresh” might seem like it was completed in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s true that the building’s new amenities are in especially high demand by organizations that are working to strike an ideal mix of in-person, hybrid and/or virtual work—and adapting their operations and facilities accordingly—the vision for this project began to take shape in mid-2019.

Historic Butler Square completes a yearlong update

The remodeling highlights its historic features with modern technology that makes for better lighting that also cuts the energy tab at what already was a very efficient building

Tyhler Gallardo named to IREM 30 Under 30 list

Assistant property manager, Tyhler Gallardo, was recently named one of the International Institute of Real Estate Management's 30 Under 30, for her exemplary work in facilities management with McGough.

  • A Rich History

    Butler Square rests on a piece of property that once housed a 1,800-seat Athletic Park, home of the Minneapolis Millers and the St. Paul Saints.

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  • Photo Gallery

    Take a closer look at our unique space and picture yourself as the next tenant at Butler Square.

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  • One-of-a-Kind Artwork

    Butler Square is home to a variety of sculptures, murals and fine art exhibits, each with its own storied history.