Downtown in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Legacy of Leadership

Anders J. Rydaker

Photographed by McGhiever, May 31, 2021

1. Legacy of Leadership Marker

Inscription.

President and CEO of District Energy St. Paul, District Cooling St. Paul and Ever-Green Energy 1993-2010.

An innovative, energy visionary developed district cooling and led our conversion from coal to renewables. His quest for efficient, sustainable energy solutions has established him as a friend to the environment and a global industry leader.

Erected 2010 by Board of Directors and Governors, District Energy St. Paul, District Cooling St. Paul and Ever-Green Energy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 44° 56.598′ N, 93° 5.787′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of W. Kellogg Boulevard and Market Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Kellogg Boulevard. The marker is mounted to the façade of District Energy St. Paul's Hans O. Nyman Energy Center, to the right of the main door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 76 W Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul MN 55102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hans O. Nyman Energy Center (here, next to this marker); George Latimer Central Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The James J. Hill Reference Library

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Saint Paul Public Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Living landmarks grace the shore (about 400 feet away); Giants populate the earth (about 400 feet away); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away); Rice Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Legacy of Leadership Marker on the Hans O. Nyman Energy Center (lower left under the flag) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, July 15, 2020

2. Legacy of Leadership Marker on the Hans O. Nyman Energy Center (lower left under the flag)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.