Welcome to Historic Saint Paul

Historic Saint Paul is a non-profit organization with the mission to preserve, protect and enhance the historic character of Saint Paul neighborhoods. We work in partnership with private owners, community organizations and public agencies to leverage Saint Paul’s cultural and historic resources as assets in economic development and community building initiatives.

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Latest News

St. Matthew's Church

Rock of the Ages makes Ten Most Endangered List

The Rock of the Ages Church (originally St. Matthew’s Evangelical Lutheran Church) was listed on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s 2008 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places List. Historic Saint Paul partnered with the Greater Frogtown Community Development Corporation to nominate the structure.


Preservation Journal: Spring 2008

Preservation Journal: Spring 2008

The Minnesota Milk Company: Art Deco on the Avenue

by Michael Koop

In 2006, St. Paul-based Old Home Foods closed its production plant located on the southeast corner of University and Western Avenues. The 46,000 square foot building is currently for sale.


Upcoming Events

The Armstrong-Quinlan House

Tour the Armstrong-Quinlan House
9 May 2008 - 5:30pm

Wine, cheese, an insider’s tour of a wonderful historic property­ and an opportunity to mingle with friends of Historic Saint Paul and Preserve Minneapolis. The event is free!

Built in 1886 by noted Saint Paul architect Edward Payson Bassford, the historic Armstong-Quinlan house was moved in 2001 from its original site on Cleveland Circle to the edge of Irvine Park overlooking the Mississippi.


Birthday Cake

Let's Celebrate 10 Years!
16 May 2008 - 6:00pm

Historic Saint Paul invites you to our tenth anniversary celebration! Enjoy music, cocktail, appetizers and friends at a spectacularly renovated Cass Gilbert treasure: the William H. and Carrie Lightner House.