Northwestern Precinct in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The James J. Hill Reference Library
James J. Hill · (1838-1916)
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
1. The James J. Hill Reference Library Marker
The Hill Reference Library opened in 1921 as a living gift to the people of Saint Paul from railroad pioneer James J. Hill. By building the Great Northern Railway's transcontinental line to Seattle in 1893, Hill played a central role in the settling of towns and cities, the expansion of agriculture, the growth of industry, and the development of international trade.
Architect Electus D. Litchfield designed the pink Tennessee marble building to house both Hill's Library and the public library. The Italian Renaissance style building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hill Library is open to the public and specializes in business reference services.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 44° 56.637′ N, 93° 5.796′ 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 Market Street on West 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 80 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); Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Legacy of Leadership
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Also see . . . James J. Hill. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 6, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
2. The James J. Hill Reference Library and Marker
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
3. The James J. Hill Reference Library
Photographed By Keith L, April 29, 2011
4. Plaque
The James Jerome Hill Reference Library has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior · Electus D. Litchfield, Architect ·
1916
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 821 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
