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St. Paul : Lowertown

St. Paul's historic warehouse district, comprising the eastern end of downtown.

       
    
    
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Why not take a good look at the Cosmopolitan? Here's the renovated condoninium building that sits opposite Galtier overlooking Mears Park.
1 Why not take a good look at the Cosm…
 
The Cosmopolitan plaque. As you can see, it had a different use in the past.
2 The Cosmopolitan plaque. As you can …
 
350 Sibley Street (also called the Straus Building). In recent years, was vacant, but starting in 2004, it was going renovation into new condos.
3 350 Sibley Street (also called the S…
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James P. Allen Building, one of the two historic buildings that was completely gutted so it would fit into the plans for Galtier. Basically, the facade is all that remains of the building. This is incorporated into the east side of Galtier, next to its eq
4 James P. Allen Building, one of the …
 
The Allen Building as we see it today, part of Galtier. One many think it is purely a modern interpretation of the past when in reality, it is really a historic structure that was imposed with modern features to fit into the Galtier facade. Inside is offi
5 The Allen Building as we see it toda…
 
The Gotzian Shoe Company plaque. It is now known as the Parkside, a trendy little condoninium building kiddy-corner to Mears Park. Before we see the building, lets see a street view...
6 The Gotzian Shoe Company plaque. It …
 
Right next to the entrance for the Saint Paul Marketplace is its plaque, the only hint it was once a separate and recognized building. Now, it is a just a piece of wall for Galtier.
7 Right next to the entrance for the S…
 
Here it is, the glamorous Parkside condoniniums.
8 Here it is, the glamorous Parkside c…
 
The Constans Block, a beautiful collection of facades. It holds the Heritage House Apartments in the upper floors while the street level is looking for retail clients. Along 7th St., it now directly faces the Essex on the Park, under construction. Maybe t
9 The Constans Block, a beautiful coll…
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The Gotzian Shoe Factory has a neighboring relative, the Gotzian Building, actually designed by Cass Gilbert.
10 The Gotzian Shoe Factory has a neigh…
 
The plaque for the Constans Block.
11 The plaque for the Constans Block.
 
Here are the two Gotzian Buildings. The Parkside is on the left, the Gotzian on the right.
12 Here are the two Gotzian Buildings. …
 
A 1920 fire station in downtown Saint Paul. As of late 2003/early 2004, it is being converted into new residential units.
13 A 1920 fire station in downtown Sain…
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Park Square Court, once the Koehler and Henricks Company Building.
14 Park Square Court, once the Koehler …
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Straight on shot...Union Depot again.
15 Straight on shot...Union Depot again…
 
The lavish interior of the Union Depot.
16 The lavish interior of the Union Dep…
 
Once again, Park Square Court, one of the more picturesque of the Lowertown bunch.
17 Once again, Park Square Court, one o…
 
The plaque for Park Square Court.
18 The plaque for Park Square Court.
 
Hello, look at this. Buildings in Lowertown usually have historic markers to identify their architect, original name (some have changed), and the year(s) they were built. This one is on the Union Depot. Take a look.
19 Hello, look at this. Buildings in Lo…
 
Seestadt Carpets. Has no plaque, and looks pretty old. It is still in business though, so why not show a lesser known Lowertown building and business?
20 Seestadt Carpets. Has no plaque, and…
 
The J.H. Allen Building Plaque, another renovated beauty.
21 The J.H. Allen Building Plaque, anot…
 
Union Depot in its most common view. Maybe it's because most photographers don't care to go any further.
22 Union Depot in its most common view.…
 
Skyway to the Union Depot.
23 Skyway to the Union Depot.
 
Another of my favorites, the Tighe Building, overlooking the Farmer's Market along 6th St.
24 Another of my favorites, the Tighe B…
 
The Post Office looks much taller from the east side since it at a lower elvation then the west side.
25 The Post Office looks much taller fr…
 
Tighe Building plaque.
26 Tighe Building plaque.
 
Looking straight up at the Post Office.
27 Looking straight up at the Post Offi…
 
The Post Office is strongly art-deco.
28 The Post Office is strongly art-deco…
 
The Eugene McCarthy Post Office (or just the Post Office to the locals).
29 The Eugene McCarthy Post Office (or …
 
Christo's, a greek restaurant inside the Union Depot.
30 Christo's, a greek restaurant inside…