Historic Saint Paul

Published on: Fri, 05/18/2007 - 05:00

Preservation & Transit on Saint Paul’s Central Corridor

by Carol Swenson

By the year 2014, the Twin Cities will have undergone a major transformation—the construction of a light rail line linking downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Following a historic alignment, the $1 billion “Central Corridor LRT Line” represents both a challenge and an opportunity for historic preservation.

Also included in this issue:

• Making Old Skin Look Newer and Fresher
• Investing In Saint Paul’s Underutilized Neighborhoods
• African American Heritage Corridor Guide to be Published
• Schmidt is Happening!
• New Board Members
  • Shawntera Hardy
  • Gar Hargens, AIA
  • Andrew Hine
  • Marek Mino
• Tourist Cabins Sign Goes to MNHS
• Book Notes St. Paul’s Architecture: A History
• Mapping Historic Preservation Potential
• Katherine B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation Awarded a $25,000 Grant to Historic Saint Paul