National Register of Historic Places

Lowertown Historic District

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Listed
February 21, 1983
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
83000935

About this property

The Lowertown Historic District is a historic district in the Lowertown neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. This 16-block warehouse and wholesaling district comprises 37 contributing properties built 1870s–1920. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 for the significance of its river and rail connections, economic impact, architecture, and urban planning. Lowertown was originally the lower landing on the Mississippi River; the first port of access to the Twin Cities. Several warehouse, railroad, banking, and distribution buildings served the entire Upper Midwest from 1880 to 1920. A significant concentration of these buildings survive, unified by similar architectural styles and construction materials. Many were designed by the city's most prestigious architects, including Cass Gilbert and Clarence H. Johnston Sr.

Location

St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
44.94886, -93.08631

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Finch, Vanslyck and McConville Dry Goods Company Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
St. Paul Union Depot
Civil War
0.1 mi
United States Post Office and Custom House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Merchants National Bank
Industrial
0.1 mi
Pioneer and Endicott Buildings
Industrial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Lowertown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lowertown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Lowertown Historic District?

Lowertown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lowertown Historic District?

The period of significance for Lowertown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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