Northwestern Precinct in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Saint Paul Public Library
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
1. The Saint Paul Public Library Marker
On September 7, 1882, the Saint Paul Common Council passed a resolution "to establish and maintain a free public library and reading room." As a result, Saint Paul's first public library opened on the second floor of Ingersoll Hall, Kellogg Boulevard near the Wabasha Bridge. Helen McCaine was the City's first librarian. Construction of Central Library at 90 West Fourth Street began in 1914. The building officially opened to the public in 1917. Electus Litchfield of New York was the architect with Charles Soule of Massachusetts serving as an advisory library building expert. This Italian Renaissance style building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The exterior of the library is selected pink Tennessee marble while much of the interior is finished in vesta gray Mankato stone.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1921.
Location. 44° 56.637′ N, 93° 5.853′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Northwestern Precinct. Marker is at the intersection of West 4th Street and North Washington Street on West 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 90 West 4th Street, Saint Paul MN 55102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Latimer Central Library (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . St. Paul Public Library. Library website homepage (Submitted on December 31, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
2. The Saint Paul Public Library and Marker
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
3. The Saint Paul Public Library
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
4. The Saint Paul Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
