National Register of Historic Places

District No. 28 School

Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota
Listed
December 27, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001188

About this property

District No. 28 School is a school building in the city of Ramsey, Minnesota, United States, just north of Anoka. The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally a school house, but later became the town hall. The building is one of only a few structures remaining from the beginnings of the township. The comprehensive plan for Ramsey's development, developed in late 2008, views the old town hall as a metaphor for the community: "A small, aging brick building stands like a question mark between a day-care center and a bank. A weathered sign identifies it as the Ramsey Town Hall. Although no longer used, this structure personifies Ramsey today. It asserts the key issue is not if Ramsey should grow, but how it will it develop." The city of Ramsey has been exploring options for the old town hall. One option would be to use it as community space and/or a historical center. Another option would be to lease out the space to a nearby business as additional office or meeting space. The third option would be to move the building from its current location to a new location in a city park and to use it as community space or a historical center. Under all three options under discussion, the renovation would be completed. However, moving the building would most likely cause it to lose its status as a historical site.

Location

14100 St. Francis Blvd., NW
Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota
45.22685, -93.39842

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When was District No. 28 School listed on the National Register?

District No. 28 School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 27, 1979.

What type of historic resource is District No. 28 School?

District No. 28 School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for District No. 28 School?

The period of significance for District No. 28 School is recorded as the industrial era.

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