Historic/ Interesting Buildings – West Seventh Freelance

City House & Red River Kitchen

Finally! The sack house on the Mississippi will be more than an historic footnote! The Saint Paul Municipal Grain Terminal, built between 1927 and 1931, represents what was part of St. Paul, MN’s great history as a river port city. Happily, the structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Now referred toContinue reading “City House & Red River Kitchen”

Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract Too

Weekly Photo Challenge: Abstract- The Scar

In Memorium: Island Station Power Plant

Even as I write this, Island Station Power Plant, built in the 1920’s and the scene of my Fall photo-shoot and escapade, is being torn down. The city of St. Paul, its council deadlocked on preservation, ended up selling the plant to a developer. The grand dame on the river, home to all manner ofContinue reading “In Memorium: Island Station Power Plant”

Moody

I want this place saved for artists. If I had buckets of money, I would buy it. You are all welcome. I have formed this recent, rather formidable attachment and cannot stay away. This relic from the 1920’s will be sold (rumors) or torn down. Whatever happens, it will be sanitized, made pretty, landscaped andContinue reading “Moody”