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

Hackett Block

1890

 
 
Hackett Block Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2014
1. Hackett Block Marker
Inscription.

C. H. Johnston, Sr.
Architect

 
Erected by Lowertown Heritage Preservation District.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 44° 56.923′ N, 93° 5.132′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Lowertown. It is on 4th Street east of Wacouta Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 262-270 4th Street, Saint Paul MN 55101, 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: Saint Paul Rubber Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Union Depot Station (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse (about 400 feet away); Union Depot (about 500 feet away); The Function of Form (about 500 feet away); Steve McAllister (about 600 feet away); Terry L. Wetzel (about 600 feet away); Marty Scott (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.
 
Regarding Hackett Block. Building contributes to the National Register Historic District.
 
Also see . . .  Heritage of St. Paul's Lowertown. (Submitted on August 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
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Hackett Block and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2014
2. Hackett Block and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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Jun. 17, 2026