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

The James J. Hill Reference Library

James J. Hill · (1838-1916)

By Keith L, April 29, 2011

1. The James J. Hill Reference Library Marker

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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. 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. Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance

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By Keith L, April 29, 2011

2. The James J. Hill Reference Library and Marker

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of this marker); The Saint Paul Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamm's Bear (approx. 0.2 miles away); History of Saint Paul (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Reverend Lucien Galtier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pioneer Building (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

Also see . . . James J. Hill Reference Library. (Submitted on May 9, 2011.)

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By Keith L, April 29, 2011

3. The James J. Hill Reference Library

National Register of Historic Places #75001017

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 June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.