The Minneapolis Armory was completed in 1935 at the cost of $1,000,000 . The Armory was the costliest single building in Minnesota supported by a
Public Works Administration grant. The building is an example of the
PWA Moderne style, a design characterized by strong geometry, bold contouring and integrated sculpture ornamentation. The building was designed by St. Paul architect P.C. Bettenburg, who was also a major in the Minnesota National Guard. St. Paul artist
Elsa Jemne painted murals in the building. The armory was constructed from concrete, brick, tile, and steel. The barrel roof has three hinged-arch trusses with a span of 210 feet. The drill hall was 140 by 270 feet, and sat 4,200 upon completion. Professional motorcycle racing took place inside the Armory during the winter months from 1968 through 1980. The Minnesota National Guard was still operating at the armory as late as 1985. In 1998, the county sold the building for $2.6 million to a private company for use as a
parking structure on condition that it be preserved. The building was converted from a parking facility to an 8,400-capacity events center and concert venue. It reopened in January 2018 in time to host several events related to
Super Bowl LII. The building was designated a Minneapolis historic landmark in 2017. The venue hosted
NXT Deadline in December 2024. ==Concerts==