National Register of Historic Places

Lauer Flats

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Listed
June 4, 1975
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75001010

About this property

Lauer Flats are 1887 residential townhouses designed by Henry and Charles Lauer in Italianate style, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lauer Brothers were one of the contractors for the Minnesota State Capitol building, specifically applying the concrete for the sub-basement of the building in 1897. The Lauer Brothers also did work on the St. Paul Cathedral (1915), the Commerce Building (1910), the Church of St. Agnes (1910), St. Louis King of France Church, and were the contractor for the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company (1901-1917). Additionally, the Lauer Brothers built historic brick homes in the West Seventh neighborhood of St. Paul including: 376 St. Clair Avenue, 671 Palace Avenue, and 449 Arbor Street. The Lauer brothers were Alsatian, from the region along the border of France and Germany.

Location

226 Western Ave.
St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
44.93425, -93.11542

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Sources

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When was Lauer Flats listed on the National Register?

Lauer Flats was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Lauer Flats?

Lauer Flats is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lauer Flats?

The period of significance for Lauer Flats is recorded as the industrial era.

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