So Minnesota: First National Bank Building sign 'icon of downtown St. Paul'

Joe Mazan

It's bright red and can be seen for miles. 

The First National Bank sign in downtown St. Paul has been part of the city's skyline for nearly a century.

"This is the icon of downtown St. Paul," property manager Rick Rossi said. "I think you can see it for at least 20 miles on a good day."

The building was built in 1931 and the sign went up about a year later. 

The sign was always red when it used neon lights, now with LED lights they can change the sign to different colors.   

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Many look at the sign as a part of Minnesota history. 

"It's probably one of the more iconic pieces of the skyline in the Twin Cities," Rossi said.