TV, social media and the pandemic fuel interest in fixer-uppers. 

By Christina Poletto New York Times | FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Until recently, hardly anyone knew that an aging building on Hiawatha Avenue in south Minneapolis was once a fire station that housed an all-Black fire crew, a reflection of segregation in the early 1900s.

But the story of Station 24 and the controversy that surrounded its opening has emerged because of the intervention of former Hennepin County District Judge LaJune Lange, who is worried the 113-year-old former fire hall could be torn down. She’s launched a campaign to have the city designate it as a historic site.

NEXT UP - 208 Bates: historic preservation ≠ gentrification View the video below, on our auction site or on our YouTube channel.

Our "Pledge for Preservation" campaign continues with the story of how we worked with community residents and the City of Saint Paul to preserve 14 buildings in the Dayton's Bluff Heritage Preservation District! View the video below, on our auction site or on our YouTube channel.

We are very excited to launch our "Pledge for Preservation Campaign"! Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing more about the impact of our work, featuring an online auction and asking for your support towards our goal. We aim to inspire you ~ help us strengthen St. Paul neighborhoods through community-based preservation! Watch now:

We're excited to share with you this video update on the progress inside 412 Goodrich, our "original tiny house" in Little Bohemia.

We're all adjusting to a new way of interacting and operating. Historic Saint Paul is committed to our mission even during these trying times. We want to stay connected and invite your participation in the upcoming weeks and months. Watch Executive Director Carol Carey's greeting video for more info and stay tuned for updates.