Welcome to Historic Saint Paul


Historic Saint Paul is a non-profit organization with a 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

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Historic Saint Paul awarded Historical and Cultural Heritage Partnership Grant

Saint Paul, MN (August 3, 2010)
The Minnesota Historical Society awarded a Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Partnership Grant in the amount of $100,460 to Historic Saint Paul for the 2010 Saint Paul Survey Project. The project will be implemented in partnership with the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission and the Ramsey County Historic Society.

Minnesota Historical and Cu

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Discovering your house style: Frogtown

Learn about historic housing styles in Frogtown!

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Tour Saint Paul: Dayton's Bluff

Tour Saint Paul: Dayton’s Bluff
Audio Walking Tour of Dayton’s Bluff
Heritage Preservation District

Historic Saint Paul is trying something new!
Please download our audio walking tour files, and enjoy an architectural tour of the Dayton’s Bluff Heritage Preservation District. Click on samples files for a preview and download attached files below:

Upcoming Events

History of Hockey in Saint Paul
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join Historic Saint Paul to celebrate the people, places, teams, and stories that make Saint Paul the Capital City of Hockey!

Summit Brewery
910 Montreal Circle, Saint Paul
Suggested donation of $1

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Foreclosure Response: Opportunities for the Rehabilitation of Older and Historic Properties
Friday, July 30, 2010 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Room 317 Landmark Center

Rehabilitating older and historic housing has many community benefits and personal rewards, but also poses significant technical, financial, and regulatory challenges.

Greg Donofrio will present innovative policies and best practices currently used in other cities to facilitate the rehabilitation of abandoned and neglected housing.