Historic Saint Paul

Historic Saint Paul will have a booth in the exhibit hall at the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Conference. At the booth, conference attendees will have the chance to lean about the cultural heritage of Saint Paul and the work of Historic Saint Paul. Volunteers are needed throughout the conference to greet attendees at the booth.

• Read more

Several events during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Conference are open to the public. Find out how to further the cause of preservation in your neighborhood and community at the following events:

• Read more
• 1 attachment

In October of 2007, Saint Paul and the Twin Cities area will host the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “Preservation Matters!” Hosting the conference provides Saint Paul a unique opportunity to showcase its historic character to a national audience.

• Read more

Aaron Isaacs and John Diers, authors of Twin Cities by Trolley: The Streetcar Era in Minneapolis and St. Paul, will speak at the Hamline Midway Branch Library Auditorium (1558 West Minnehaha Avenue, St. Paul) on September 20th at 7:00pm.

• Read more

Historic Saint Paul’s annual fund raising event will be held on September 14th, 2007. Join us for an evening at Dove Hill to benefit the work of Historic Saint Paul. Enjoy music, cocktails and appetizers at the Summit Avenue home of our hosts, Nancy and Richard Nicholson. Email Claire for more information and to RSVP.

Saint Paul’s Vacant Properties: Refuse or Reuse?

Certain sections of St. Paul’s Frogtown, North End, West 7th, Summit-University and East Side neighborhoods are inundated with vacant homes. These abandoned properties can negatively impact surrounding property values, public health and safety, the city budget and community morale.

What can be done to mitigate the vacancy problem in St.

• Read more
• 1 attachment