Thursday Night Hikes: Irvine/Cherokee Park Hike Architecture Notes, Part 2
Lawrence A. Martin
Specific Structures. The following presents available information on the housing styles of specific structures located along this portion of the hike:
269 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 1951 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, three bathroom, asbestos-sided house. John N. Schmitt (1893- ,) a Sergeant, David J. Sheehan (1897- ,) a Private, Herbert Sheehan (1892- ,) a Seaman, and James Sheeran (1893- ,) a Corporal, were World War I veterans who resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#2073) indicate that Herbert Edward Shearen (1900- ,) a 1918 enlistee and an Apprentice Seaman in the U. S. Navy, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, light brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 5" tall, weighed 135 lbs., was unemployed after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mary Shearen, at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#14443) indicate that James M. Shearen (1892- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Corporal in Battery F of the 107th Field Artillery, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, light brown hair, and a light complexion, was 5' 4 1/2" tall, was a railroad clerk at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a clerk employed by the Bishop & Babcock Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mary Shearen, at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#30385) indicate that David J. Shearen (1896- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in the School for Bakers and Cooks, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, auburn hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 5" tall, was a cook at induction, was a clerk employed by The Emporium Merc. Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mary Shearen, at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary M. Shearen, the widow of David T. Shearen, resided at this address. David Shearen (1860- ,) the son of __?__ Shearen and Mary Shearen, was born in Minnesota, married Mary Mandler (1869- ,) the daughter of George Mandler and Minnie Mandler, in 1892 in St Paul Ward, and were the parents of Edward M. Shearen (1906- ,) James Shearen (1893- ,) Loretta Shearen (1895- ,) David Shearen (1897- ,) Thomas Shearen (1897- ,) Herbert Shearen (1900-1984,) Marie Shearen (1902- ,) and Francis Shearen (1903- .) James A. Sheeran ( -1952) died in Hennepin County. Herbert Edward Shearen (1900-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mandler, and died in Ramsey County. Mary M. Shearen (1869-1957) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. David J. Shearen ( -1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Maendler, and died in Hennepin County. James H. Shearen ( -1938) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 with a sale price of $231,750. The current owner of record of the property is William C. Edrington, who resides at 1891 Grand Avenue.
271 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1879. The structure is a one story, 768 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Jennie B. Montgomery (1852-1903,) the wife of Thomas J. Montgomery, who was born in England to parents also born in England and who died of phthisis pulmonalis, resided at this address in 1903. The 1930 city directory indicates that Fred P. Faribault, a house mover, and his wife, Alma Faribault, resided at this address. Thomas J. Montgomery ( -1933) and Frederick P. Faribault ( -1953) both died in Ramsey County. Alma C. Faribault (1879-1961) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The previous owner of record of the property was Alyce L. Bunia and the current owners of record of the property are Alyce Bunia and Suzette C. Nelson.
272 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a one story, 1634 square foot, six room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Benjamin Nemo, a laborer, and his wife, Carmel Nemo, resided at this address. In 1995, the City of St. Paul levied an abatement on the property for property clean-up, snow removal, and sidewalk sanding. Ben Nemo ( -1954) died in Ramsey County. Carmel Nemo (1891-1984) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Coneon, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2006 and the sale price was $210,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Jonathan J. Zora and the current owners of record of the property are Andria L. Monte and David P. Monte.
275 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1889. The structure is a two story, 2483 square foot, 11 room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1895 city directory indicates that Charles McDonald, a stenographer employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John Harris Ives (1854-1902,) the husband of Ida Sherwin Ives who was born in the United States of parents also born in the United States and who died of paralysis, resided at this address in 1902. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Block, the widow of Frank F. Block, resided at this address and that Orville F. Block, a clerk, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Block, the widow of Frank Block, and Willard Block, a helper, both resided at this address. In 1997, the St. Paul City Council declared the property as a nuisance property and ordered the structure to be removed or repaired. John H. Ives (1855-1902,) the son of Edward Ives (1819-1892,) a lawyer, a former sheriff of Des Moines County, Iowa, and a former Wisconsin State Senator, and Mary Harris Ives, was born in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, married Iola/Ida Virginia Sherwin, the daughter of John Sherwin, a Congregational minister and a justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, and Virginia A. Sherwin, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, in 1872, settled in St. Paul in 1873, read the law with Baker & Spooner in Hudson, Wisconsin and with C. M. Harris, his uncle, in Chicago, Illinois, graduated with a law degree from the Chicago Law School, was admitted to the practice of law in 1875, moved to Barron County, Wisconsin, in 1875, was an assistant and counsel to the Barron County, Wisconsin, District Attorney in Tax Litigation in 1875, was elected the Barron County, Wisconsin, District Attorney in 1886, moved to St. Paul in 1883, was a partner with his brother-in-law, Frederick Zollman, in the law firm of Ives & Zollman, was a Democrat, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Ramsey County (District 27) from 1889 until 1891 and representing Ramsey County (District 26) from 1893 until 1895, was a member of the Minnesota State Senate representing Ramsey County (District 35) from 1899 until 1903, was nominated by the Minnesota Democratic Party for Minnesota Attorney General, and died in St. Paul. Mary Block (1873-1961) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Frank F. Block ( -1919) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1999 and the sale price was $129,000. The current owners of record of the property are Lisa Paredes and Magno Paredes. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.] < a href="http://www.angelfire.com/mn/thursdaynighthikes/day1blffhike.html"> [See note on Fred W. Zollman for 685 Conway Street.]
277 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1889. The structure is a two story, 1188 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Frances/Francis Weimer, the widow of Charles Weimer and a maid employed by the YMCA, resided at this address. The current owners of record of the property are Glen E. Breezee, Jr., and Linda M. Breezee. The Young Men's Christian Association was founded in London, in 1844, by George Williams and a small group of his friends to help young people find a positive foundation for their lives. The YMCA came to America in Boston in 1851, and quickly spread throughout the United States. The YMCA of Greater Saint Paul was established by a group of Protestant clergymen and Christian businessmen in 1856, with Dr. J. H. Stewart its General Board Chair, consisted of a reading room stocked with newspapers and Protestant journals, and sponsored regular prayer meetings. Other St. Paul YMCA General Board Chairs were Daniel W. Ingersoll (1858-1863,) H. Knox Taylor (1865-1868,) Horace Thompson (1870-1872,) D. R. Noyes, Jr. (1872-1873,) Thomas Cochran (1873-1876,) Joseph McKibbin (1892-1897,) and Charles H. Bigelow, Jr. (1944-1949.) In 1884, the St. Paul YMCA joined the physical fitness movement of Dr. Luther Gulick and Dwight Lyman Moody within the YMCA movement, fitting out a gymnasium in 1885. A recession in 1892 caused the St. Paul YMCA to close its doors in 1893, but the organization was reestablished in 1899 and constructed its own building in 1908. It also established a summer camp in Ely, Minnesota, in 1929.
279 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1884. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1062 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached one car garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. McCarron resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frank Kodada (1870-1926,) the husband of Mary A. Kodada, who was born in Austria to parents born in Austria and who died of myocardial degeneration, resided at this address in 1926. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Kodada, the widow of Frank Kodada, resided at this address. Frank J. McCarron (1852-1902) was born in St. Paul, was a surveyor, was connected with the city engineer's office for 20 years, owned various properties in St. Paul during the 1890's, and died in St. Paul. Frank J. McCarron (1896-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Moran, and died in Ramsey County. Frank Kodada ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Mary A. Kodada (1877-1956) was born in Minnesota and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The property was last sold for $220,000 and that sale occurred in 2006. The previous owner of record of the property was Joseph M. Simonet and the current owners of record of the property are Althea McGee and Donald McGee, who reside in Rosemount, Minnesota.
282 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1853 (1884 according to Ramsey County property tax records.) The structure is a two story, 5010 square foot, multi-family apartment house. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mead resided at this address. The 1887 and 1889 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. John Nevin resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Nevin, their daughter, and H. M. Nevin resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Nevin and their daughter, H. M. Nevin, and Mrs. I. A. Greenough resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Nevin and their daughters, H. M. Nevin, and Mrs. I. A. Greenough resided at this address. The 1909 Central Presbyterian Church directory indicates that John Nevin, Cherry Nevin, and Miss Mary Nevin resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Cherry Douglas Nevin (1833-1909,) the wife of John Nevin, who was born in Ireland to parents born in Ireland and Scotland and who died of acute interstitial nephritis, resided at this address in 1909. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank L. Mullarky, a foreman at the St. Paul Department of Public Works, resided at this address and that Nettie A. Carlson, a clerk employed by the Emporium department store, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Peter A. Vogel, a molder, his wife, Mary Vogel, Mrs. Emma Werneke, the widow of Edwin Werneke, Ernest A. West, a painter, his wife, Ella West, and Mrs. Elizabeth H. Wheeler, the widow of John Wheeler, all resided at this address. In 1996, the St. Paul City Council declared the property as a nuisance property, ordered the structure to be removed or repaired, and extended the time deadline for its rehabilitation. John Nevin (1827- ) was born in Lochwinnich, Scotland, came to the United States in 1851, moved to St. Paul in 1859, resided on a farm near Minnehaha Falls for 23 years, was a building contractor, and returned to St. Paul after 1885. Chenoy Douglas Nevin ( -1909,) Hugh McJune Nevin ( -1923,) Mary Ellen Nevin ( -1924,) Mary Nevin ( -1936,) and Elizabeth Wheeler ( -1945) all died in Ramsey County. Peter A. Vogel (1901-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Simons, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 with a sale price of $58,510. The previous owner of record of the property was Caberallo LLC, located at 570 Asbury Street, and the current owner of record of the property is William F. Nichols, who resides at 1588 Middleton Avenue.
283 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1870. The structure is a two story, 1734 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Roman Gniewczynski, a molder, his wife, Elizabeth Gniewczynski, Luther H. Kearney, a driver employed by the Joesting & Schilling Company, and his wife, Leona Kearney, resided at this address. Joesting & Schilling, a restaurant and hotel supply firm, later became Aslesens. Luther Helmer Kearney (1898-1986) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Leone Kearney ( -1951) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Willam J. Berry, who resides at 841 Juno Avenue. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Dr. Ida Pearson (1868-1924,) the divorced mother of Malcolm Pearson, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in Scotland and in Ireland and who died of pernicious anaemia, resided at the nearby former 284 Harrison Avenue in 1924. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles Marks, a manager, and his wife, Wylline Marks, resided at the former nearby 284 Harrison Avenue. Malcolm M. Pearson (1906-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nevin, and died in Ramsey County. Charles I. Marks ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Wyllene Pearson Marks (1900-2001) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nevin, and died in Ramsey County.
286 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1896. The structure is a two story, 1860 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stocker resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Samuel L. Wyman, a laborer employed by Holm & Olson, and his wife, Rose Wyman, resided at this address. Alfred C. Stocker ( -1943) died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Samuel Wyman ( -1951) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $160,000 and that sale occurred in 2003. The previous owners of record of the property were Lauryl Ford and Terry Ford, and the current owner of record of the property is the Mortgage Electronic Registry System of Brandon, Florida.
287 Harrison Avenue: William S. Adams House; Built in 1884. The structure is a two story, 1860 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. William S. Adams resided at this address. The 1889 and 1891 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McBride resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McBride and Miss Emma Dawson resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. B. McBride and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Dawson resided at this address. Military registration records in 1917 indicate that Timothy Francis Kelliher, Jr., resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Timothy F. Kelleher, Sr., an inspector, his wife, Anna Kelleher (1868-1938,) B. Louise Kelleher, a stenographer employed by the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company, and Mary Kelleher, a stenographer, resided at this address. Ann Kelleher died at this address of pneumonia related to hypertension and arteriosclerosis and was buried at Calvary Cemetery by O'Halloran & Murphy. Timothy F. Kelleher (1859-1941) died at this address of toxemia related to lung cancer and was buried at Calvary Cemetery by O'Halloran & Murphy. Timothy F. Kelleher married Anna Clarken (1865-1938) and the couple had six children, Eugene P. Kelleher (1879- ,) a plumber in a plumbing shop, Margaret/Margaretta J./S. Kelleher (1897- ,) a stenographer in a railroad office, Mary K. Kelleher (1905- ,) Bridget L. Kelleher (1907- ,) a stenographer in a sandpaper factory, Ann/Anna A. Kelleher (1900- ,) a clerk in a railroad office, and Timothy Francis Kelleher (1891-1941,) a plumber in a plumbing shop. Timothy F. Kelleher was born in Ireland to Eugene Kelleher, born in Ireland, and Bridget Silke Kelleher, born in Ireland, emigrated in 1878, was an insurance inspector according to the 1900 federal census, was a boiler inspector in a boiler manufacturing company according to the 1910 and 1920 federal censuses, and was a chief inspector for general insurance company according to the 1930 federal census. Timothy Francis Kelleher, Jr. (1891-1941,) married Ethel Mae Rowan (1890-1970), was a plumber, and died at Ancker Hospital of a malignant melanoma, metastasized to his hilar lymph nodes and bilateral bronchopneumonia. William S. Adams ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. Timothy F. Kelleher ( -1941) died in Ramsey County. Timothy Francis Kelleher (1927-2001) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rowan, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for 2004 and that sale occurred in $300,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Kenneth Johnson, who resided at 309 Harrison Avenue, and the current owner of record of the property is Wells Fargo Bank N. A. of Beaverton, Oregon.
289 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1884. The structure is a two story, 6164 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mathew Breen resided at this address. Matt Breen ( -1946) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Jeffrey Lamkins, who resides in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
290 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1869. The structure is a one story, 1188 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1885 and 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Lesh and their daughters resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Lesh and their daughter resided at this address. The 1891 and 1893 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. John Lesh resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John Lesh (1836-1892,) of German heritage who died of a brain hemorrhage, and Catherine Lesh, husband and wife, resided at this address in 1892. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mrs. Catherine Lesh resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Catherine Lesh (1841-1923,) the widowed mother of William Lesh, who was born in Germany to parents born in Germany and who died of arteriosclerosis and apoplexy, resided at this address in 1923. The 1930 city directory indicates that William F. Lesh, a laborer employed by the St. Paul City Water Department, his wife, May Lesh, Ralph J. Bennethum, a driver for Sanitary Farm Dairies, and his wife, Violet J. Bennethum, an operator for the Western Union Telegraph Company, resided at this address. The Lesh burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes the graves of John Lesh (1837-1892,) Catherine Lesh (1840-1923,) and John R. Lesh (1869-1910.) Catherine Lesh ( -1923,) William F. Lesh ( -1934,) and May Lesh ( -1951) died in Ramsey County. Ralph John Bennethum (1902-1995) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hagan, and died in Hennepin County. Violet Bennethum (1904-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Baggett, and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record of the property are Cindy S. Best and William E. Best.
291 Harrison Avenue: The structure is a multi-family apartment house with a detached garage. The 1891 and 1893 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartram resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bartram resided at this address. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Violet Morrison, a widow, and Margaret Morrison, members of the church since 1895, Marjorie Root, a member of the church since 1903, and Eva M. (Mrs. Ralph) Slocum, a member of the church since 1896, all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Helen L. Bougie, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, Louise Colburg, a seamstress employed by the Misses Silver, and Stella M. Dufresne, a seamstress, all boarded at this address and that Elizabeth Dufresne, the widow of Alfred J. Dufresne, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Andrew Nielsen, vice president of the Minnesota Stove & Furnace Repair Works, and his wife, Martha Nielsen, and Ernest Axford, a clerk for Swift & Company, and his wife, Sarah Axford, all resided at this address. Andrew Nielsen ( -1945) and Ernest Axford ( -1948) both died in Ramsey County. Martha M. Nielsen (1887-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jensen, and died in Ramsey County. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad for 432 Summit Avenue.] [See the note for Swift & Company for 110 Robie Street West.]
293 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1884. The structure is a 746 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame rambler, with a detached garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ward resided at this address. In 1997, the St. Paul City Council declared the property as a nuisance property and ordered the structure to be removed or repaired. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Marie J. Martin, the widow of Philip Martin, resided at this address. Philip Martin (1865-1928) was born in Germany, came to Minnesota in 1882 or 1883, resided in St. Paul, was a barber, was a Democrat, and was a member of the House of Representatives representing Ramsey County (District 35) from 1901 until 1903. Philip Martin ( -1928,) Marie Martin ( -1952,) and Marie Martin ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1994 with a sale price of $8,500. The current owner of record of the property is Floyd M. Johnson, who resides at 1726 Iowa Avenue East.
294 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1880. The structure is a two story, 1848 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kenyon resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Kenyon and W. L. Vincent resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Daly resided at this address. In 1918, E. J. Mullaney and Mary Mullaney, the parents of Martin E. Mullaney, resided at this address. World War I veteran Martin E. Mullaney resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#29353) indicate that Martin E. Mullaney (1896- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in the Supply Company of the 144th Infantry, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, dark hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 9" tall, was a teamster at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Somme, Oiasy, the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, and Champagne, was a teamster employed by after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mary Mullaney, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary J. Mullaney, widow of Edward F. Mullaney, resided at this address and that Elisabeth S. Mullaney, a clerk for the Tri-State Telephone & Telegragh Company, Genevieve C. Mullaney, a clerk for the Minnesota Transfer RailRoad, Harriet A. Mullaney, a clerk, and Marie A. Mullaney, a clerk for the Northern Pacific RailRoad, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that O. C. Bratt, in the draying business, William Weiss, a clerk, and his wife, Marie Weiss, a helper employed by Miller Hospital, resided at this address. Moses Dibble Kenyon (1843- ,) the son of Almon Kenyon and Lura Dibble, was born in Granville, Washington County, New York, moved to Wisconsin with his family, was educated at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin, and Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, moved to Minnesota in 1866, married Ida Vincent (1851- ) of Jefferson, New York, in 1868, was a dry goods merchant in Fond du Lac Co., Wisconsin, in 1870, settled in Rochester, Minnesota, became secretary of the state land office in 1873, was deputy State Auditor in 1875, moved to St. Paul, was the public examiner and superintendent of banks from 1888 until 1899, graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School, was admitted to the practice of law in 1893, was an appraiser-in-chief for the Dawes Commission of Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian land in 1899, but was fired in 1901 by the Dawes Commission at the instigation of Henry Hackbusch, a clerk in the appraisement and survey department who later resigned under investigation for selling land information to speculators. Moses Dibble Kenyon and Ida Vincent Kenyon had one child, Alice Lucille Kenyon (Mrs. Sedgefield) Thompson (1875-1944.) The Minnesota Transfer RailRoad was organized in 1883 and was a major impetus to the industrial and commercial development of the Hamline-Midway area of St. Paul, having been associated with a large stockyard located at the northwestern edge of the city. The railway transported freight and livestock between the several railroad lines running through the area. The Minnesota Transfer RailRoad purchased the New Brighton Stock Yards and Minnesota Belt Line Railway and Transfer Company in 1898. The Minnesota Transfer RailRoad was owned and controlled by nine railroads, the Great Northern RailRoad, the Northern Pacific RailRoad, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RailRoad, the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, the Chicago Great Western RailRoad, the Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie RailRoad, the Chicago, Burlington & Northern RailRoad, the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailRoad, the Wisconsin Central RailRoad, and the Minneapolis & St. Louis RailRoad. The Minnesota Transfer Railway Company was the brainchild of St. Paul railroad magnate James J. Hill. The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Transfer Railway consisted of executives, one each, from the eight part-owners. By 1912, the Minnesota Transfer RailRoad was the second-largest freight interchange facility in the United States. Benjamin Franklin Beardsley (1860-1937) was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, moved to Minnesota in 1880, initially settled in Minneapolis, moved to St. Paul in 1894, was an insurance man and the secretary of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, and was involved in the the Minnesota Transfer RailRoad in 1903 and 1904. The Minnesota Transfer RailRoad became the Minnesota Commercial RailRoad. The Minnesota Commercial RailRoad is a regional and terminal switching railroad that operates 150 miles of trackage in Metropolitan Minneapolis/St. Paul, servicing 150 industries in the Northern to Northeast metro areas with locations as far east as Bayport, Minnesota, on the Wisconsin border. The Minnesota Commercial RailRoad began operations in 1987 when it acquired the Minnesota Transfer Railway Company plus lines from other Class I railroads. John W. Gohmann is the chairman and the president of the Minnesota Commercial RailRoad. Edward F. Mullaney (1891-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Neil, and died in Ramsey County. Harriet A. Mullaney (1989-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Neil, and died in Ramsey County. Oscar C. Bratt (1880-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cook, and died in Ramsey County. William W. Weiss ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1997 with a sale price of $109,900. The current owners of record of the property are David W. Sisk and Margaret F. Sisk. David W. Sisk, with a Ph.D. in English from the University of North Carolina (1994), is the Associate Director of Computing and Information Technology at Macalester College.
295 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1879. The structure is a two story, 1279 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. World War I veteran Edward W. Distler (1900- ,) a Private, resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Freida M. Distler resided at 242 West Fourth Street and that Edward W. Distler, a mechanic, boarded at 242 West Fourth Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Theo J. Plante, a laborer employed by Swift & Company, and his wife, Alice Plante, resided at this address. Edward W. Distler (1900-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dersch, and died in Hennepin County. Theodore J. Plante (1879-1960) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Alice M. Plante (1881-1962) was born in Minnesota and died in Todd County, Minnesota. The last sale of this property was in 1995 and the sale price was $38,000. The current owner of record of the property is Kathleen A. Rafferty. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Orlando J. Reynolds resided at the former nearby in 1924.
299 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1884. The structure is a two story, 2072 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Matthew Bowie (1828-1900,) of Scottish extraction who died of pneumonia, and Marian Bowie, husband and wife, resided at this address in 1900. The 1920 city directory indicates that William A. Davern, an inspector employed by the St. Paul Department of Public Works, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that William A. Davern, an inspector for the St. Paul Department of Public Works, his wife, Anna M. Davern, William J. Davern, a laborer for the Seeger Refrigerator Company, and Arthur J. McGinn resided at this address. Matthew Bowie (1828-1900) and Marion Bowie (1825-1904) are buried at Oakland Cemetery. Anna Theresa Davern ( -1938) and William A. Davern ( -1946) both died in Ramsey County. William J. Davern (1910-1995) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Davoren, and died in Ramsey County. Arthur Joseph McGinn (1875-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McBeth, and died in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The property was last sold for $66,200 and that sale occurred in 1993. The current owner of record of the property is Kathleen M. Dale. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John Rachac resided at the former nearby _?_ Harrison Avenue in 1887. [See note on John A. Seeger, the Seeger-Gallarch Refrigerator Company, and the Whirpool Corporation for 655-657 East Fifth Street.]
306 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1879. The structure is a two story, 1604 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Martin J. Brown, a driver employed by The Emporium, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Martin J. Brown, a clerk for the Emporium, his wife, Catherine Brown, and Samuel Ritchie, a foreman employed by the O'Donnell Shoe Company, and his wife, Magdalene Ritchie, all resided at this address. Catherine Agnes Brown ( -1938) Martin J. Brown ( -1941) died in Ramsey County. Catherine O'Day Brown (1883-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Baggensfoss, and died in Ramsey County. Catherine M. Brown (1870-1969) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Clark, and died in Ramsey County. Catherine M. Brown (1886-1973) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Catherine Victoria Brown (1883-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ryan, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1994 with a sale price of $25,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Roger E. Eckstrom, who resided in New Richmond, Wisconsin, and the current owner of record of the property is Heidi L. Eckstrom, who resides in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
309 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1886. The structure is a two story, 2915 square foot, 11 room, four bedroom, three bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Anna Rachac (1851-1916,) the wife of John Rachac, who was born in Bohemia to parents born in Bohemia and who died of a reoccurence of a rectal carcinoma after surgery, resided at this address in 1916. The 1930 city directory indicates that John W. Rachac, William Rachac, a clerk employed by the Railway Mail Service, and his wife, Mollie K. Rachac, resided at this address. In 1997, the property was cited for a code enforcement violation. In 2003, the St. Paul City Council condemned the structure. In 2003, Kevin Johnson resided at this address. Anna Rachac ( -1916,) John Rachac ( -1936,) and Mollie Katherine Rachac ( -1941) all died in Ramsey County. William Rachac ( -1953) died in Hennepin County. William F. Rachac (1903-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Pelant, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record of the property is Kenneth G. Johnson. C K Property Investments is also located at this address.
310 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1880. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1524 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Adelaide (Mrs. H. M.) Ward, a member of the church since 1890, and Gladys H. Ward, a member of the church since 1905, both resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harold M. Ward, a telephone operator, and his wife, Aida Ward, resided at this address. Harold Montrose Ward ( -1934) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1997 and the sale price was $20,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Kenneth G. Johnson, who resided at 309 Harrison Avenue, and the current owner of record of the property is Wit Investments Inc., located in Savage, Minnesota.
313 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1910. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1692 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Gustave C. Janitschke, a grocer with a store located at 425 West Seventh Street, his wife, Clara M. Janitschke, and Beresford W. Janitschke, a stock manager employed by Lambert-Simpson-Willis, Inc., resided at this address. In 2001, Paul Stephanyshun resided at this address. In 2001, the St. Paul City Council denied a variance request for an oversized garage at this address. Gustave Janitschke ( -1933) died in Hennepin County. Clara Mae Janitschke (1876-1968) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Beresford William Janitschke (1909-2001) was born in Michigan, had a mother with a maiden name of Steibling, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1991 and the sale price was $40,000. The current owner of record of the property is Paul Stefanyshun.
314 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1880. The structure is a 748 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler. The 1930 city directory indicates that Oral L. Taylor resided at this address. The previous owner of record of the property was Steven R. Johnson, who resides at 576 Bay Street, and the current owner of record of the property is James R. Smith, who resides in Isanti, Minnesota. The 1920 city directory indicates that the Bon Ton Flats was located at the former nearby 323 Harrison Avenue and that Thomas Daly, a electrician, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Johnson, the widow of Gust Johnson, resided at the former nearby 316 Harrison Avenue, that Herbert E. Trueman, a fireman, and his wife, Philomena Trueman, resided at the former nearby 317 Harrison Avenue, and that the residents of the Bon Ton Apartments located at this address were Henry J. Weiss, the manager employed by the St. Paul Hotel, and his wife, Alma Weiss (Apartment A,) Edward J. Pyne (Apartment B,) Frederick M. Madsen (Apartment C,) and Emil Kunz and Herbert Ockenden (Apartment D.) Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Juline Mattson (1849-1908,) the husband of Jennie Mattson, who was born in Norway to parents also born in Norway and who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, resided at the nearby former 323 Harrison Avenue in 1908. Henry John Weiss (1881-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ponto, and died in Ramsey County. Frederick M. Madsen ( -1935,) Edward Pyne ( -1941,) and Emil Kunz ( -1949) all died in Ramsey County. Herbert Ockenden ( -1951) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota.
326 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1874. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1197 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached one car garage. M. John Gillespi was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Gillespie, widow of Mark Gillespie, resided at this address and that Mark J. Gillespie, a clerk with the Great Northern RailRoad, John M. Gillespie, a clerk for the Post Office, Austin M. Gillespie, a clerk, Catherine Gillespie, a supervisor, Mary C. Gillespie, a bookkeeper, and Michael J. Gillespie, a clerk, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mark J. Gillespie, a clerk employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, resided at this address. Austin M. Gillespie ( -1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Connor, and died in Hennepin County. John M. Gillespie (1898-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Connor, and died in Ramsey County. Jennie Mattson died in ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Mark J. Gillespie (1901-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Connors, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Chris W. Brand and Marie H. Brand. [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad for 280 Maple Street.]
328 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1874. The structure is a two story, 1760 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Rebecca M. K. Caines resided at this address in 1900. Arthur Caines (1848-1900) and Rebecca M. A. Caines (1854-1929) are buried in Oakland Cemetery. The property was last sold in 2000 with a sale price of $112,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Kenneth G. Johnson, who resided at 309 Harrison Avenue, and the current owner of record of the property is Ryan R. Lau, who resides in Maplewood, Minnesota. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Johanna Thompson and Matthew H. Thompson resided at the former nearby 336 Harrison Avenue in 1897. The 1903 city directory indicates that Herman F. Abel, a conductor of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, resided at the former nearby 344 Harrison Avenue, that Clara E. Aberwald, a clerk at the Emporium department store, boarded at the former nearby 349 Harrison Avenue, that Edward L. Hein, a lieutenant with Engine Company 1, resided at the former nearby 409 Harrison Avenue, and that Helen I. Hein, a stenographer with the Northwest Colonization Company, resided at the former nearby 409 Harrison Avenue. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frederick H. Kreft resided at the former nearby 349 Harrison Avenue in 1908. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Theodore E. Bernhart (1910-1910,) the infant son of John Bernhart, who was born in St. Paul to parents born in Switzerland and the United States and who died of gastroenteritis, resided at the nearby former 347 Harrison Avenue in 1910. The 1910-1911 Directory of the University of Minnesota indicates that Raymond J. O'Brien, a student, resided at the former nearby 405 Harrison Avenue. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward O. Alfan, a laborer, resided at the former nearby 375 Harrison Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Lewis Martin, a helper employed by the St. Francis Hotel, James McDonough, a laborer employed by the St. Paul City Department of Public Works, and his wife, Anna E. McDonough, resided at this address. Marian Florence Kreft was the daughter of Frederick H. Kreft. Between 1898 and 1919, Gerald James O'Donnell resided at the O'Donnell family home located at the former nearby 373 Harrison Avenue. The 1906 city directory indicates that John Flidr, a laborer, resided at the former nearby 463 Harrison Avenue. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mariam Florence Kreft (1908-1908,) the daughter of Fredrick H. Kreft, who was born in St. Paul to parents born in the United States and who died of cholera infantum, resided at the nearby former 349 Harrison Avenue in 1908. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Valentine Busch (1907-1910,) the infant son of John Busch, who was born in St. Paul to parents born in Germany and in the United States and who died of laryngismus stridulus, resided at the nearby former 347 Harrison Avenue in 1910. The 1910-1911 Directory of the University of Minnesota indicates that Albert P. Dorrance, a student, resided at the former nearby 423 Harrison Avenue. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William John Kreft (1919-1919,) the infant son of William J. Kreft, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in the United States and who died of convulsions, resided at the nearby former 349 Harrison Avenue in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Hubertina Amadick, the widow of Conrad Amadick and a charwoman, and Anna Coleman, the widow of Timothy Coleman, both resided at the former nearby 377 Harrison Avenue, that James Amadick, a laborer, roomed at the former nearby 377 Harrison Avenue, that Benjamin Busch, an electrician emloyed by the Electric Construction Company, John Busch, Jr., a clerk employed by H. J. Heinz Company, and John D. Busch, an expressman, all boarded at the former nearby 347 Harrison Avenue, that Bessie Donnelly, a nurse, resided at the former nearby 369 Harrison Avenue, that Grace J. Dorrance, a bookkeeper employed by Tubbesing & Nelson, Harold W. Dorrance, a carpenter, and Ida I Dorrance, a registered nurse employed by Cardozo & Brothers, Inc. all boarded at the nearby former 423 Harrison Avenue, that Ida M. Dorrance, the widow of George W. Dorrance, resided at the nearby former 423 Harrison Avenue, and that Joseph Dvorak, a cabinetmaker, resided at the former nearby 461 Harrison Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that John A. Smith, a conductor employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, and his wife, Gertrude Smith, resided at the former nearby 329 Harrison Avenue, that J. Henry Marty, a janitor, and his wife, Louise Marty, resided at the former nearby 333 Harrison Avenue, that Mrs. Gertrude Derdoski resided at the former nearby 337 Harrison Avenue, that 341 Harrison Avenue was vacant, that Joseph Bilotta, a laborer, and his wife, Anna Bilotta, resided at the former nearby 343 Harrison Avenue, that John D. Bush, Sr., his wife, Katherine Bush, John D. Busch, Jr., a shipper for H. J. Heinz Company, resided at the former nearby 347 Harrison Avenue, that John E. Burns, a laborer for the City Asphalt Plant, and his wife, Hilda Burns, resided at the former nearby 349 Harrison Avenue, that Otto W. Nelson, a fireman employed by Ancker Hospital, and his wife, Violet Nelson, and George Hayes resided at the former nearby 363 Harrison Avenue, that Earl J. Billings, a chimney sweep, resided at the former nearby 367 Harrison Avenue, that Patrick O'Donnell, a laborer employed by the St. Paul City Department of Parks, and his wife, Ellen O'Donnell, and Lawrence O'Connell, an instructor, and his wife, Alvilda O'Connell, resided at the former nearby 373 Harrison Avenue, that Mrs. Mary Palmer, the widow of Aug Palmer, resided at the former nearby 375 Harrison Avenue, that Joseph H. Stemig, a laborer, his wife, Marie Stemig, Frank C. Stemig, a laborer, and his wife, Marie Stemig, resided at the former nearby 377 Harrison Avenue, that the A. A. Fischbach Company garage and Conradi Delivery Service were located at the nearby former 495 Harrison Avenue, that William G. Snell, a clerk employed by Farwell, Ozman, Kirk & Company, and his wife, Helen Snell, resided at the former nearby 501 Harrison Avenue, and that J. Richard Cadmus, a driver, resided at the nearby former 344 Harrison Avenue. Gerald James O'Donnell (1898-1985,) the son of Pat O'Donnell and Ellen O'Donnell, was a steamfitter in the United Association local No. 455, AFL, moved to at 1875 Worcester Avenue after 1921, held the local union positions of vice chairman, chairman, executive board member, and business manager, was vice president of the Minnesota State Federation of Labor for 22 years, served on the United Association Industrial Relations Council for the plumbing and pipefitting industry for 18 years, was president of the St. Paul Trades and Labor Assembly central body for nine years, was president of the Minnesota Pipe Trades Association for 20 years, and was chairman of the 4th District DFL for six years. Gerald J. O'Donnell married Evelyn Simon ( -1958) in 1921 and the couple had two daughters, Lois O'Donnell and Geraldine O'Donnell O'Keefe. The Northwest Colonization Company was headed by Minneapolis businessmen O. A. Robertson and F. B. Lynch and acquired land in southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including native/First Nations land on speculation through syndicates. It had a minimum sales clause of $4.00 per acre to keep it from underselling the Canada North West Land Company, the primary Canadian Pacific RailRoad colonization company. In 1904, the eventual founders of the Western Canada Colonization Company, including F. B. Lynch and O. A. Robertson of St. Paul, of the Northwest Colonization Company, joined with A. D. Davidson of the Saskatchewan Valley & Manitoba Land Company and formed the Western Canada Immigrant Association. Helen A. Hein ( -1918,) John D. Bush ( -1938,) J. Henry Marty ( -1938,) and Frederick Kreft ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. Edward L. Hein (1887-1979) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Powers, and died in Ramsey County. Louise Marty (1863-1955) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Segrei, and died in Ramsey County. Joseph Bilotta (1896-1973) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Anna Bilotta (1901-1998) was born in Italy, had a mother with a maiden name of Carchedi, and died in Ramsey County. Hilda E. Burns (1880-1978) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Earl Billings (1886-1965) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Joseph H. Stemig (1888-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wagner, and died in Ramsey County. William Snell ( -1935) died in Hennepin County. [See note on the Twin City Rapid Transit Company for 165 Western Avenue North.] [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
506 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1246 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with two detached garages. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Ericka Wick resided at the former nearby in 1894. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#32499) indicate that Charley Neamy (1887- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private First Class in Company I of the 53rd Infantry, who was born in Finland, moved to Minnesota in 1910, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 8 1/4" tall, was a teamster at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Vosjes Sector and the Meuse Argonne Offensive, was a teamster employed by Chris Johnson after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Wilhelmina J. Johnson, the widow of Chris Johnson, resided at this address. Ericka Wick (1877-1894,) of German extraction who died of phthisis, was the daughter of Ericka Wick. Wilhelmina J. Johnson (1877-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Svenson, and died in Ramsey County. Wilhelmina Johanna Johnson (1886-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Weyh, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Jerona J. Rykunyk. Jerona Rykunyk was a vice president of the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees Union from 2000 to 2004 and was the State director for UNITE AFL-CIO Minnesota in 2005. Jerona J. Rykunyk contibuted to the Mark Dayton for Minnesota Campaign in 2006. The 1920 city directory indicates that Florence E. Dunn, a stenographer employed by the State Board of Control, boarded at the former nearby 507 Harrison Avenue and that Harry W. Dunn, a chauffeur, resided at the former nearby 507 Harrison Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harry W. Dunn, a chauffeur, and his wife, Sarah Dunn, resided at the former nearby 507 Harrison Avenue and that Christ Bergh, an elevator operator at the St. Paul Athletic Company, and his wife, Hannah Bergh, resided at the former nearby 511 Harrison Avenue. Christian C. Bergh ( -1933) and Harry W. Dunn ( -1949) both died in Ramsey County. Hannah O. Bergh (1887-1968) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Knutson, and died in Ramsey County.
514 Harrison Avenue: Built in 2000. The structure is a 1300 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided split-level. The last sale of this property was in 2002 and the sale price was $188,800. The previous owner of record of the property was Gerald E. Booker and the current owners of record of the property are Anna Marie Aguirre and Gerald E. Booker. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward P. De La Hunt, an accountant, resided at the former nearby 517 Harrison Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that William Powers, a janitor employed by the Webster School, and his wife, Mary Powers, resided at the former nearby 515 Harrison Avenue and that John Kreager resided at the former nearby 517 Harrison Avenue. William F. Powers ( -1938) died in Ramsey County. William J. Powers (1870-1955) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Harper, and died in Ramsey County. William James Powers (1904-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tegler, and died in Ramsey County.
518 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1905. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1814 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#22256) indicate that Frank J. Plisek (1896- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Company F of the 313th Amm. T. N., who was born in Shawano, Wisconsin, moved to Minnesota in 1900, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was a farmer and a factory worker at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a factory worker employed by John Dannoe after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that George Shetka, a foreman employed by Herzog Iron Works, and his wife, Anna Shetka, resided at this address. The Herzog Iron Works, around 1900, manufactured railings, grilles, porte cocheres, elevator cabs and enclosures, cast iron stairways and railings, and jail and prison cells. In 1947, the Herzog Iron Works was the assignee of a patent from John J. Kuettel for construction of an iron door and, in 1946, was the assignee of a patent from Leo L. Vadnais for an abrasive cutoff machine. George Shetka (1890-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Shambour, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Anthony J. Michienzi, who resides in Lindstrom, Minnesota. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph H. Davis, a chauffeur, resided at the former nearby 521 Harrison Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph H. Davis resided at the former nearby 521 Harrison Avenue. Joseph Davis ( -1934) died in Ramsey County.
524 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1904. The structure is a one story, 858 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert Hein, Sr., a nailer employed by F. V. Ekholm, his wife, Cecelia Hein, and Robert Hein, Jr., a laborer employed by the Seeger Refrigerator Company, all resided at this address. Robert Hein (1877-1973) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kurschmer, and died in Ramsey County. Cecelia Hein (1879-1976) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Frederick Victor Ekholm (1877-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sandahl, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $24,000 and that sale occurred in 1993. The current owner of record of the property is Stuart F. Simon.
528 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1190 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Adolph Shetka, the proprietor of a plumbing and heating company located at 571 West Seventh Street, and Edward Shetka, a plumber employed by Adolph Shetka, both resided at this address. Adolph R. Shetka ( -1948) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The previous owner of record of the property was John R. Shetka, who resided at 1455 Alameda Street, and the current owners of record of the property are Cynthia J. Mills and Daniel Mills.
532 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1915. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, six room, 1442 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Scott L. Gipple, the secretary for the Sign Writers Union, and his wife, Bertha Gipple, resided at this address. Scott L. Gipple (1886-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sheldon, and died in Ramsey County. Bertha S. Gipple (1883-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schaffer, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 with a sale price of $47,000. The previous owners of record of the property were Deniz A. Crocker and John S. Crocker, Jr., and the current owner of record of the property is John S. Crocker, Jr. Old World Restoration is also located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Coleman, the widow of James Coleman, resided at the former nearby 535 Harrison Avenue, that Albert J. Schneider, a machine operator employed by the Webb Publishing Company, and his wife, Antoinette Schneider, resided at the former nearby 536 Harrison Avenue, and that Francis J. Elliott, an elevator operator at the Public Library, and his wife, Pauline Elliott, resided at the former nearby 539 Harrison Avenue. Anna S. Coleman (1890-1963) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Francis J. Elliott (1885-1970) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Pauline A. Elliott (1881-1970) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. [See the note for Webb Publishing for 58 Prospect Boulevard.]
540 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1980. The structure is a one story, 3492 square foot, multi-family apartment house. The last sale of this property was in 1995 and the sale price was $109,639. The current owner of record of the property is Johnny F. Wall, who resides in Huntington Beach, California. The 1930 city directory indicates that Edward H. Hogrefe resided at the former nearby 543 Harrison Avenue. Edward H. Hogrefe ( -1954) died in Ramsey County.
546 Harrison Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a one story, 954 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Clement Stary, a trimmer employed by the Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Mary Stary, resided at this address. The current owner of record of the property is Judy E. Murray. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Thomas Ryan (1860-1923,) the widower father of James W. Ryan, who was born in Ireland to parents born in Ireland and who died of myocarditis, resided at the nearby former 585 Harrison Avenue in 1923. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank C. Stemig, a laborer, and his wife, Marie Stemig, resided at the former nearby 547 Harrison Avenue, that Joseph Winkler, a butcher employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, and his wife, Anna Winkler, resided at the former nearby 551 Harrison Avenue, that Charles W. Monty resided at the former nearby 553 Harrison Avenue, that John C. Prokop, a tractor operator employed by the Union Depot, his wife, Mary Prokop, and Marie Prokop, a secretary employed by the Twin City Supply Company, resided at the former nearby 561 Harrison Avenue, that Frank F. Underleiter, Sr., a driver employed by Anton Haas, his wife, Mary Underleitner, Frank F. Underleitner, Jr., a driver employed by the Michaud Brothers, and his wife, Madeline Underleitner, resided at 565 Harrison Avenue, that Charles W. Smith, a foreman employed by Wright-De-Coster Inc., and his wife, Irene Smith, resided at the former nearby 567 Harrison Avenue, and that Bert Sherrick, a maintenance man employed by the Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Clara Sherrick, resided at the former nearby 585 Harrison Avenue. Near the Borte headstone at Oakland Cemetery are the graves of Thomas Ryan (1859-1923,) Mary Ryan (1860-1922,) Adrian Pederson (1857-1924,) and Minnie Pederson (1873-1962.) Frank C. Stemig (1892-1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wagner, and died in Ramsey County. Mary Prokop ( -1939,) Joseph Carl Winkler ( -1940,) and Charles W. Monty ( -1948) all died in Ramsey County. Joseph H. Winkler (1889-1973) had a mother with a maiden name of Topetzhoffer and died in Ramsey County. John Prokop ( -1951) died in Hennepin County. John Prokop (1902-1958) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Machacek, and died in Hennepin County. Marie Jeanette Prokop (1903-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hennessy, and died in Wright County, Minnesota. Bert Sherrick (1890-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Stokes, and died in Hennepin County.
1 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. The first unit contains 1040 square feet, four rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, which was last sold in 1996 for $93,000, and which is currently owned by J. Michael Dady and Kristi L. Skordahl, who reside at 1415 Summit Avenue. The second unit contains 1450 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, which was last sold in 1997 for $123,500, and which is currently owned by Amy L. Maland and James R. Maland.
2 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ovitz and Mrs. A. A. Yates resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Price and W. W. Price resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Karen Kirstine Sorenson, who had married Anton Jesperson, resided at this address in 1909. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Charles Hoagland, the father of an infant son who died of convulsions, was born in Sweden, married a woman who was born in China, resided at this address in 1917. The 1930 city directory indicates that Clifford H. Replogie, a sergeant, and his wife, Ann Replogie, resided at this address. Karen Kirstine Sorenson ( -1920) died in Freeborn County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 1997 with a sale price of $95,000. The current owner of record of the property is Jeanne M. Poulton.
3 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Denegre, E. Denegre, and Jules Denegre resided at this address. The 1910 city directory indicates that Daniel O'Connor, a laborer employed by the Commissioner of Public Works, resided at this address in a subsequently razed structure. The 1920 city directory indicates that George Cummings, a laborer, resided at this address and that Harry Cummings, a chauffeur, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Goduto, the widow of Carl Goduto, and Mrs. Maril Woiri resided at this address. Ed Denegre (1857-1907) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. William O. Denegre ( -1914) and Carl Goduto ( -1926) both died in Ramsey County. The last sdale of the property occurred in 2004 and the sale price was $233,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Jean D. Millin and the current owners of record of the property are Dale Holslin and Laura Holslin.
4 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #4A contains 1040 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, which is currently owned by Mary Jane Henry. Unit #4B contains 1450 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, which was last sold in 1993 for $96,000, and which is currently owned by Elyse R. Steiner. The 1889 and 1891 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Dexter resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Eurist, a peddler, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Darius Dow Dexter (1897-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bylander, and died in Ramsey County.
5 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #5A contains 1040 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, which was last sold in 1993 for $65,000, which was most recently sold in 205,000 for $210,000, which was previously owned by Julie Ann Shortridge, and which is currently owned by Gary M. Smith and Stacy I. Smith. Unit #5B contains 1450 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, which is currently owned by the trustee of Betty Y. Ong. In 2003, Julie Shortridge was a financial supporter of the Randy Kelly for St. Paul Mayor campaign and resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. S. Sternberg resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sternberg, Herman Sternberg, Morris Sternberg, and Miss Carrie Rosenfield resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sternberg, Herman Sternberg, and Morris Sternberg resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert Earl, a painter for G. A. Newman, and his wife, Nettie Earl, resided at this address. Samuel Sternberg (1838-1906) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. Herman Sternberg ( -1926) died in Hennepin County.
6 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The 1889 city directory indicates that Dr. and Mrs. L. G. N. Denslow resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. L. G. N. Denslow and Miss Ethel Denslow resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Banning, Jr., resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Banning resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Cross, a clerk employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, and Roy W. Cross, a carpenter, both resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas L. Sherman, a laborer, resided at this address. William L. Banning (1814-1893), the son of John Alford Banning (1790-1854) and Elizabeth Lowber Banning (1794-1861,) was born in Wilmington, Delaware, was educated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practiced law in Philadelphia, was a Democrat, married Mary A. Sweeny in 1849, moved to St. Paul in 1855, was engaged in banking, served in the Third Minnesota Regiment during the Civil War, was a candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 1877, was the President of the Lake Superior & Mississippi RailRoad Company and of the the St. Paul & Duluth RailRoad, and was a director of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce. In the late 1890's, the Banning Sandstone Quarry and the former Village of Banning were named for William L. Banning and the quarry employed 500 workers who chiseled the rock into massive blocks. The quarry ceased operation in 1905 and Banning State Park was established in 1963 by the Minnesota State Legislature, with an initial area of 5,246 acres and with a current area of 6,237 acres. In 1861, Lincoln interviewed William L. Banning of Delaware for job of commissary in the army. William L. Banning was the author of Two Amateur Authors/By One of Them. The Lake Superior & Mississippi RailRoad was chartered at St. Paul in 1857, was intended to haul grain from southern Minnesota to the yet undeveloped port of Duluth, Minnesota, and then down the Great Lakes instead of the rail routes running eastward through Milwaukee and Chicago, and had a land grant to the State of Minnesota in 1864 encouraged construction of a rail link between St. Paul and the Head of the Lakes. Through persistent entreaties, William L. Banning attracted to the venture Philadelphia financier Jay Cooke (1821-1905,) who became so weary of Banning's continual pleadings that Cooke is reported to have said: "I will build the railroad to get rid of you." Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) met William L. Banning in St. Paul at the Orphans' Fair in 1869. William Lowber Banning was an older brother of Phineas Banning, the builder of the Los Angeles & San Pedro RailRoad. William L. Banning's son, also William L. Banning, was in the advertising business, was involved with the advertising for Cream of Wheat and Bon Ami, developed a promotion program for President Warren G. Harding, married Evangeline Gauthier, and the couple had three children, Evangeline Banning, Beatrice Banning, and William L. Banning, Jr. The Banning burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes the graves of William Lowber Banning (1814-1883,) Mary Alice Banning (1858-1924,) Mary Alicia Banning (1826-1910,) Frederick Dunlevy Banning (1863-1913,) and William Lowber Banning, Jr. (1851-1862.) John Alford Banning (1790-1854), was born in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, was an Episcopalian, graduated from Princeton University, then the College of New Jersey, in 1810, married Elizabeth Lowber in 1813, was engaged in shipbuilding and farming, initially lived on Oak Hill Farm near Wilmington, Delaware, and was living in Christian Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, in 1850. Elizabeth Lowber (1794-1861) was the daughter of William Lowber and Alice Ponder, was born in Delaware, and was a descendent of Peter Lowber of Amsterdam, Holland. John Alford Banning and Elizabeth Lowber Banning had 11 children, John Alford Banning, William Lowber Banning, Elizabeth Alice Banning, Sallie Banning, Mary Lowbar Banning, Henry Banning, Richard Banning, Alice P. Banning, Phineas Banning, Francinia Alice Banning, and Cole Lowbar Banning. Thomas Sherman ( -1937) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2006 and the sale price was $246,000. The previous owner of record of the property was George W. Sunseri and the current owners of record of the property are Catherine A. Koering and Jerome H. Koering.
7 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The 1879 city directory indicates that Henry M. Knox, the State public examiner located at the State Capitol, resided at this address and Henry C. Knox, a student, boarded at this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Knox and their daughter resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Selmes, T. F. Nichols, and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Howson resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holmes, E. B. Holmes, and the Misses Holmes resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William Henkel resided at this address in 1905. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Harold H. Henkel (1903-1905,) the son of William Henkel, who was born in St. Paul to parents born in the United States and who died of scarlitina, resided at this address in 1905. World War I veteran Edward Lindgard resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward Lindgard was a laborer with the St. Paul Building Company and resided at 395 Carroll Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Joseph Holmes ( -1954) died in Ramsey County. Harold H. Henkel was the son of William Henkel. Harold H. Henkel (1903-1905) was born in United States and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $195,000 and that sale occurred in 2002. The current owner of record of the property is Susan J. Adair.
8 Irvine Park: Built in 1979. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #8A contains 1040 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, which was last sold in 1995 for $75,000, which was last sold in 2006 for $188,000, which was previously owned by Joel L. Peterson, and which is currently owned by Debra Bonine-Giles and Gregory Bonine-Giles. Unit #8B contains 1450 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, which was last sold in 1999 for $139,000, and which is currently owned by Michael J. Boeckman. The 1887, 1889, 1891, and 1893 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheis resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheis and their daughters resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#7172) indicate that Jack O'Bryan (1883- ,) a 1915 enlistee and a Second Lieutenant in Battery C of the First Minnesota Field Artillery, who was born in Meridian, Texas, moved to Minnesota in 1906, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 5" tall, served on the Mexican border in 1916 and 1917, was a saddler at induction, was a saddler employed by Fort Snelling after the completion of service, and was married, resided with his wife, Rose O'Bryan, at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Marie Lizotte/Lizzett Kelly ( -1949) resided at this address in 1937 and died in St. Paul. Charles Matheis ( -1933) died in Ramsey County.
9 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #9A contains 1040 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, has an attached one car garage, was last sold in 1993 for $72,500, and is currently owned by Sarah Gardiner Murray. Unit #9B contains 1450 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, was last sold in 2003 for $210,000, and is currently owned by Vicki Lofquist and Craig Thiesen.
10 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, with an attached one car garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Matheis resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph Fruci, a teamster, and his wife, Johannah Fruci, resided at this address. Joseph Fruci (1891-1966) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 and the sale price was $225,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Elizabeth A. McGuire and the current owner of record of the property is Lucy A. Quinlivan.
11 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. The property was last sold in 2004 with a sale price of $255,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Lindsay J. M. Coppleson and the current owner of record of the property is Karen M. Dion. <;p>
12 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #12A contains 1040 square feet, five rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom and is currently owned by Neal V. Justin. Unit #12B contains 1450 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, has an attached one car garage, and is currently owned by R. Eli Boyum.
13 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #13A contains 1040 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, was last sold in 1996 for $96,500, and is currently owned by Patrick R. Baumgartner. Unit #13B contains 1450 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, was last sold in 2007 for $254,400, was previously owned by Megan Olivia Hall, and is currently owned by Thomas M. Ellis.
14 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The last sale of this property was in 2005 and the sale price was $235,900. The previous owner of record of the property was Charles M. Lano and the current owners of record of the property are Ambrose E. Fisher and Bernice M. Fisher.
15 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a one unit frame condominium/rowhouse containing 1260 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, with an attached one car garage. The current owner of record of the property is James H. Art. James Harry Art is a professional engineer who is licensed in Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, and Ohio.
16 Irvine Park: Built in 1978. The building is a two unit frame condominium/rowhouse. Unit #16A contains 1040 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, with an attached one car garage, was last sold in 1997 for $98,900, and is currently owned by Pamela J. Bergerson. Unit #16B contains 1450 square feet, five room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, was last sold in 2001 for $193,000, and is currently owned by Virginia K. Zeyer. The 1920 city directory indicates that Anthony Di Re, a chauffeur employed by the Deslauries Roofing and Cornice Company, resided at the former nearby 21 Irvine Park and Pasquale Di Re, a clerk employed by Victor Procido, boarded at the former nearby 21 Irvine Park. The 1879 city directory indicates that John MacDonald, a carpenter, resided on the North side of Irvine Street one address West of Walnut Street.
26 (Former 7) Irvine Park: Henry M. Knox/J. Jay Knox House, built in 1860 (1850 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Gothic Revival style. The building is a two story, 3219 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house. The house was sided with stucco in 1910. Removal of the stucco that covered the house since 1910 revealed the original board and batten siding with traces of its original deep green stain. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Henry M. Knox resided at this address from 1863 to 1885. Henry Knox and his wife, Charlotte Knox, lived in this house until 1885. From 1903 until 1938, the house was owned by stone cutter Andrew Sherwood and his wife, Marian Doyle Sherwood. The 1916 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Sherwood resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#7172) indicate that Jack O'Bryan (1883- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Private in Battery C of the First Minnesota Field Artillery, who was born in Meridan, Texas, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 5" tall, was a saddler at induction, was a saddler employed by Fort Snelling after the completion of service, and was married, resided with his wife, Rose O'Bryan, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Robert Baird, a plumber, and William R. Cobb, a stone cutter, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Marian Sherwood, the widow of Andrew T. Sherwood, resided at this address. Marian Doyle Sherwood's son, Herbert T. Bowen, assumed ownership upon his mother's death and converted the building into a fourplex. It was restored to a single family house in the 1970's. J. Jay Knox and his brother, Henry Knox, built the house. Henry M. Knox was a realtor, a banker, and a public examiner. In 1887, Henry Martyn Knox was the Public Examiner of the the State of Minnesota. Henry Martyn Knox (1830-1904,) the son of John Jay Knox (1791-1876,) a merchant and banker, and Sarah Ann Curtis Knox, was born at Knoxboro, New York, graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, was a member of the Congregational Church, attended the Auburn Theological Seminary in Auburn, New York, from 1851 until 1852, accepted a position at the Merchants Bank on Wall Street in New York City, relocated to St. Paul in 1857, married Charlotte Bass Cozzens in 1857, entered into a private banking venture with his brother, John Jay Knox, and when the banking venture failed, became assistant St. Paul postmaster, later became cashier of the First National Bank of St. Paul, was appointed by Governor John Pillsbury to be the first Public Examiner for the State of Minnesota in 1878, gave an address entitled "The Office of Public Examiner, a Minnesota notion" before the American Bankers' Association at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1887, resigned his office in 1888, was an elder of the Dayton Avenue Church, was chairman of the Central Committee of the Minnesota State Sunday School Association, was a member of the Sigma Phi fraternity, became president and cashier of Security Bank in Minneapolis, and subsequently moved to Washington, D. C., and worked for the Census Bureau, and died in Washington. Henry Martyn Knox and Charlotte B. Cozzens Knox had three children, Carolyn Knox, Henry Cozzens Knox, and John Paul Knox. John Jay Knox, Jr. (1828–1892,) the son of John Jay Knox (1791-1876,) merchant and banker, and Sarah Ann Curtis Knox, graduated from Hamilton College in 1849 with a bachelor's degree and in 1852 with a master’s degree, became a teller at the Bank of Vernon, New York, purchased the Central Bank of New Ulm, Minnesota, from the original organizers, John W. North of Northfield, Minnesota, and Franklin Steele of Fort Snelling, Minnesota, in 1859, opened the private banking firm J. Jay Knox & Company in St. Paul with help from his father, John Jay Knox, and his brother Henry Martin Knox, closed the firm in 1862, published several articles supporting a national banking system based on a safe, elastic, convertible and uniform paper currency in Hunt’s Merchant Magazine and Commercial Review in 1862, was appointed to a clerkship at the Treasurer’s Office by Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase, was appointed Comptroller of the Currency in 1872 and served in office until 1884, and then served as President of the National Bank of the Republic in New York City. John Jay Knox married Caroline Elizabeth Todd in 1871, and they had seven children, Caroline Todd Knox, Elizabeth Irving Knox, John Jay Knox, Jr., a second John Jay Knox, Jr., Irving Gillis Knox, Herman Warren Knox, and Adelaide Strong Knox. Marion D. Sherwood ( -1938) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. The current owners of record of the property are David P. Thune and Susan K. Thune. Dave Thune is a trained architect who has been creating works of art since his first solo exhibition in 1972. His recent work combines architectural roots with drawing and rendering historical landmarks. Dave Thune has lived in St. Paul since 1974 and has had two stints as a St. Paul City Council member (1990 until 1997 and since 2003), serving as Council president in 1994-1997 and returning to the Council representing Ward 2 in 2003. Musician and smoker Dave Thune was the chief author of city legislation that banned smoking in bars and restaurants, which was vetoed by then Mayor Randy Kelly. The smoking ban was repassed by the St. Paul City Council and was signed by Mayor Chris Coleman. Dave Thune owns the Saint Paul Gallery and the Mad Hatter's Teahouse, located on West Seventh Street. Sue Thune is a registered nurse at Children's Hospital. The Thunes have three children, Erin Thune, Kelly Thune, and Dusty Thune. Fran Gray Krueger, the "Photo Doctor," Photo Retouching & Restoration, is also located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment house located at the former nearby 28 Irvine Park were Harold W. Mosier, a welder employed by the St. Paul Hydraulic Hoist Company, and his wife, Corene Mosier (Apartment #1,) James Knowles, a glassworker emplyed by the Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Eliza Knowles (Apartment #4,) Lea E. Miller, a barber, and his wife, Clara Miller (Apartment #6,) Edna Christian (Apartment #7,) Mrs. Eva Trainor (Apartment #8,) and Gale Connor (Apartment #10.) The 1930 city directory indicates that Apartments #2, #3, #5, and #9 at the former nearby 28 Irvine Park were vacant. Harold W. Mosier ( -1946) died in Ramsey County. James Knowles (1893-1959) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Lee E. Miller (1892-1983) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rice, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Eva L. Trainer (1868-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hare, and died in Ramsey County. Gale E. Conner (1907-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bettesworth, and died in Ramsey County.
30 Irvine Park: Parker-Marshall House: Built in 1852 (1852 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association, 1910 according to Ramsey County tax records;) New England Greek Revival in style. The building is a two story, 2729 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house. The house was originally located at 35 Irvine Park, but this lot was purchased in 1852 and the house was moved to this address by Joseph Lybrandt Forepaugh in 1853. The original owners were Rodney Parker and Elizabeth Parker, who managed the American Hotel in St. Paul. Rodney Parker and Elizabeth Parker arrived in St. Paul in 1849. Rodney Parker died in 1872 and Elizabeth Parker moved from the house in 1877. The pallbearers at Rodney Parker's funeral were General James Hervey Simpson, Judge James Gilfillan, Judge Horace Bigelow, William A. Spencer, former Governor Alexander Ramsey, and former Governor William Rainey Marshall. Elizabeth Parker died in 1881. William Rainey Marshall (1825-1896) rented the house from 1877 to 1880. From 1880 to 1883, Henry Hope, a carpenter, and his daughter, Nellie Hope, resided at this address. From 1904 until 1959, the house was owned by Patrick Kelly and Elizabeth Kelly. The 1930 city directory indicates that Marvin S. Price, an oiler employed by Swift & Company, and his wife, Theresa Price, resided at this address. In 1959, the house was converted into a fourplex. It was purchased by Keith McCormick and Barbara McCormick in 1976. James Hervey Simpson (1813-1883) was born in New Jersey, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1832, and was assigned to the artillery, then served in the corps of topographical engineers, was the chief topographical engineer of the Department of the Shenandoah at the start of the Civil War, served with the 4th New Jersey Volunteers, was taken prisoner at Gaines's Mills, was exchanged and became the chief engineer of the Department of the Ohio, repairing railroads and erecting temporary fortifications, was brevetted colonel and brigadier-general in 1865 and was the chief engineer of the Interior Department and supervised the Union Pacific RailRoad until 1867, then was the superintendent of defensive works at Key West, Mobile, surveys of rivers and harbors, the improvement of navigation in the Mississippi and other western rivers, and the construction of bridges at Little Rock, Arkansas, St. Louis, Missouri, and Clinton, Iowa, and died of pneumonia in St. Paul. General Simpson was the author of Shortest Route to California across the Great Basin of Utah published in Philadelphia in 1869, and Essay on Coronado's March in Search of the Seven Cities of Cibola published in 1869. William Rainey Marshall (1825-1898,) the son of Joseph M. Marshall and Abigail Black Shaw Marshall, was born near Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, moved with his family to Quincy, Illinois, in 1830, movved to St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, in 1847, was a member of Wisconsin state assembly in 1848, moved to St. Anthony Falls in 1849, was a surveyor of portions of the Minnesota Territory, was a member of Minnesota territorial House of Representatives for the Fifth District in 1849-1850, moved to St. Paul in 1851, operated a hardware store, the predecessor of Nicols & Dean, and was a General in the Union Army during the Civil War, after having enlisted in the Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Regiment, Company I, as a private, having been transferred to the Seventh Minnesota Volunteer Regiment as a Lieutenant Colonel, and having been promoted to Brevet Brigadier General with the 16th U. S. Army Corps, with service both in the war against the Dakota and in the West. In 1841, he worked in the lead-mines of Galena, Illinois, and, in 1847, he went to Minnesota and engaged in the survey of public lands. In 1849, he established with his brother the first general merchandise store at the Falls of St. Anthony. Marshall was a founding member of the Military Reserve Claim Association, with Henry Mower Rice (1816-1894) and John R. Irvine (1812-1878,) which was a settler organization intended to protect their claims when the lands west of the Mississippi River, in what is now Minneapolis, on which they settled in advance of the conclusion of treaties with the Dakota indian tribes, were offered for sale to the general public by the United States government. In 1851, William Rainey Marshall joined John Wesley North of St. Anthony in the Minnesota Territorial Legislature and pushed to move the territorial capitol from St. Paul to St. Anthony, Minnesota, because St. Paul was where "gamblers, con men, thieves, and bad women thronged the hotels and streets." St. Anthony, Minnesota's initiative failed when St. Paul politicians banded together with Stillwater, Minnesota, interests and a deal was struck that if Stillwater, Minnesota, would vote for St. Paul as the capitol, St. Paul, in turn, would vote for Stillwater, Minnesota, as the site of the state penitentiary. St. Paul became the capitol by a margin of five votes to four votes in the council, and ten votes to eight votes in the legislature. St. Anthony, Minnesota, ultimately received the University of Minnesota. John Wesley North authored the University charter bill in the territorial legislature, following Governor Ramsey's guidelines and borrowing language from the University of Wisconsin's legislation. Marshall also established the first iron store in Minnesota at St. Paul in 1852, and, from 1855 until 1857, engaged in banking in St. Paul. Marshall presided at the meeting that organized the Republican party in Minnesota in 1855. In 1861, Marshall founded The St. Paul Daily Press, consolidated from the St. Paul Daily Times and the Minnesotian and a predecessor to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Marshall, earlier a resident of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, and then of Saint Anthony, was Governor of Minnesota from 1866 to 1870 as a Republican, defeating Democrat Henry M. Rice in 1865 with 56 percent of the vote and defeating Democrat C. E. Flandrau in 1867 with 54 percent of the vote, and secured voting rights for African-Americans two years prior to the passage of the 15th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, sponsoring legislation for an amendment for the removal of the word "white" (indicating race) from the Minnesota state constitution. In 1869, Marshall vetoed legislation that would have moved the state capitol to Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. William R. Marshall was the president of the Minnesota Historical Society in 1868, was a Minnesota Railroad Commissioner from 1876 until 1882, was elected the secretary of the Minnesota Historical Society in 1893, resigned the post due to ill health in 1894, moved to California for his health in 1894, and died in Pasadena, California. William R. Marshall was a member of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Abby Langford Marshall ( -1893) was born in Westmoreland, New York, was the sister of Yellowstone explorer Nathaniel Pitt Langford (1832-1911,) Marie Antoinette Langford (Mrs. William A.) Spencer, and Chloe Langford (Mrs. James W.) Taylor, married William R. Marshall in 1854, immediately came with him to St. Paul, where they afterward resided, and died in St. Paul. William R. Marshall was the only Swedenborgian ever elected as Governor of Minnesota and reportedly was one of only four Swedenborgian elected officials in the United States, a group that also includes Ebenezer Mattoon Chamberlain (1805-1861,) who was a Democrat U.S. Representative from Indiana, Charles Rittenhouse Pendleton (1850- ,) who was a member of Georgia state legislature, and Arthur Sewall (1835-1900,) who was a Democrat candidate for Vice President of the United States from Maine. During his administration, Marshall dealt with immigration and land settlment, Indian affairs, railroad expansion, and the establishment of the Gettysburg and Antietam national cemeteries. In 1873, as a land developer and businessman, he employed prominent landscape architect Horace W. S. Cleveland to design an attractive residential area of country estates that became the St. Anthony Park section of St. Paul. In 1887, Marshall became the Commander General of the the Minnesota Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Don, the Civil War horse of William R. Marshall, died in 1886 and is buried in Roselawn Cemetery, Roseville, Minnesota, while Marshall is buried at Oakland Cemetery in St. Paul. Near Don's grave is located the War Horse Oak, named in the 1880's, and nominated for inclusion in the American Forests organization's upcoming national register of Famous and Historic Trees. Judge James Gilfillan (1829-1898) was born at Bannackburn, Scotland, was educated at New Hartford and Utica, Oneida County, New York, studied law at Balston Spa, New York, was admitted to the bar at Albany in 1850, and practiced law in Buffalo, New York, until 1857, married Martha McMasters, moved to St. Paul, was a member of the Seventh Minnesota Regiment and then the Eleventh Minnesota Regiment during the Civil War, served on the Minnesota Supreme Court from 1869-1870 and from 1875 until his death, and died in St. Paul. Oakland Cemetery records indicate, in 1894, that James Gilfillan (1829-1894,) of German extraction who died of myocarditis, and Martha Gilfillan, husband and wife, resided at 349 Fuller Street. The Gilfillans had six children, James Gilfillan, Martha Gilfillan, Mary Gilfillan, Katherine Gilfillan, Russell Gilfillan, and Perry K. Gilfillan. The Gilfillan burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes the graves of James Stirling Gilfillan (1868-1949,) Martha McMaster Gilfillan (1841-1924,) Russell Gilfillan (1878-1896,) and Hilda Gilfillan (1876-1955.) Nellie Hope was a founder of St. Paul's Schubert Club. John Wesley North (1815-1890,) was born in Sand Lake, Rensselaer County/Onondaga County, New York, attended Cazenovia Theological Seminary in New York, graduated from Wesleyan College, Middleton, Connecticut, started teaching school in 1830, was an abolitionist preacher who quit the Methodist church and became a lecturer for the Connecticut Antislavery Society in 1833, read the law with John Jay in New York, New York, was admitted to the practice of law in New York in 1845, married Emma Bacon ( -1847) of Middleton, Connecticut in 1845, then married Ann Hendrix Loomis Dewitt (1831- ) of Dewitt, Onondaga County, New York, in 1848, practiced law in Syracuse, New York, in 1849, moved to Minnesota in 1849, taking with him his wife's piano rather than his law library, played a strong role in attracting New Englanders to St. Anthony, Minnesota, through letters to Eastern abolitionist newspapers, was treasurer of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota from 1851 until 1860, founded Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota, was a member of Minnesota territorial House of Representatives representing Rice County (5th District) in 1851, was one of the founders of the Republican Party in Minnesota in 1855, was president of the 1857 Minnesota constitutional convention, was devastated by the Panic of 1857, sold all of his assets in Northfield, Minnesota, to his friend from Syracuse, New York, Charles A. Wheaton, in 1859, was a delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota in 1860, campaigned for Abraham Lincoln, was an unsuccessful aspirant of the position of Superintendent of Indian Affairs, was appointed the surveyor general of the Nevada territory in 1861, was a justice of Nevada territorial Supreme Court in 1862, was Superintendent of Schools for Washoe County, Nevada, in 1861, presided over the convention that formed the state constitution of Nevada in 1863 and 1864, was involved in a scandal over an alleged self-interested interpretation of mining laws involving the Comstock lode, moved to Tennessee and established a foundry at Knoxville, Tennessee, from 1865 until 1869, met resistance in Tennessee to his reform efforts as a carpetbagger and was ostracized after he reportedly talked a crowd out of lynching a black man, moved to California in 1870, promoting the raising of silkworms, grew oranges commercially, was the president of the South California Colony Association in 1873, was a real estate developer of Riverside, California, moved to San Francisco and joined a law firm which included John Lewis, his former Nevada associate, in 1879, failed to win the Republican nomination to the California Supreme Court in 1879, was the general agent for the Washington Irrigated Colony, near Fresno, California, in 1880, visited the University of Minnesota in 1883, attended a reunion of abolitionists in New York, and died in Fresno, California. John Wesley North and Ann Loomis North had six children, Emma Bacon North (1852- ,) George Loomis North (1853- ,) John Greenleaf North (1856- ,) Charles Lewis North (1858- ,) Edward North (1860- ,) and Mary North (1865- .) The Virginia Street Swedenborgian Church, at 170 Virginia Street in St. Paul, is the only Swedenborgian church in Minnesota. The Swedenborgian church bases its teachings on the Bible as illuminated by the works of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772), a Swedish scientist, theologian, and mystic. Swedenborg's theological works form the basis of the Swedenborgian Church or the Church of the New Jerusalem. Although he never intended a church denomination to be founded or named after him, a society was formed in London 15 years after his death. This 1787 organization eventually spawned the present General Convention of Swedenborgian Churches. Nathaniel Pitt Langford (1832-1911) was born in Westmoreland, New York, came to Minnesota in 1854, initially settled in the Lake Pepin, Minnesota, area, was the cashier of the banking house of Marshall & Company from 1855 until 1858, became the cashier of the Bank of the State of Minnesota in 1858, was a Mason, was part of the vigilante movement that dealt with lawlessness in Virginia City, Montana, and Bannack, Montana, in 1863 and 1864, was the tax collector for Montana from 1864 until 1868, was a member of the Washburn party exploring the Yellowstone and Firehole rivers in 1870, was the first Yellowstone Park Superintendent, serving from 1872 until 1877, married Emma C. Wheaton in 1876, was a national bank examiner for the Pacific states from 1872 until 1884, returned to St. Paul in 1884, became a life member of the Minnesota Historical Society in 1885, served on the Minnesota Board of Control, was the president of the Minnesota Historical Society from 1905 until 1911, authored Vigilante Days and Ways in 1890 and Diary of the Washburn Expedition to the Yellowstone and Firehole In the Year 1870 in 1905, and died in St. Paul. Henry Dana Washburn (1832-1871), Civil War Major General, former Indiana congressman, and Surveyor General of the Montana Territory, led an expedition to Yellowstone, partially subsidized by Jay Cooke's Northern Pacific RailRoad, which had an interest in promoting Montana Territory, consisting of Washburn, Langford, Lieutenant Gustavus C. Doane, Second United States Cavalry, Walter Trumbull, the son of U.S. Senator Lymon Trumbull of Illinois, S. T. Hauser, the President of the First National Bank of Helena, Montana, T. C. Everts, the former U. S. Assessor, two packers, and two men described as "unbleached citizens of African descent." In 1870, Scribner's Magazine published a story, "The Wonders of the Yellowstone," derived from a journal from the Washburn-Doane expedition written by Nathaniel P. Langford. Horace Ransom Bigelow (1820-1894) was born in Watervliet, New York, was admitted to the practice of law in Utica, New York, in 1847, moved to St. Paul with Charles Flandrau in 1853, was a former law partner of Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Flandrau, unsuccessfully opposed Flandrau, a Democrat, for the Supreme Court seat as a Republican in 1858, joined the law firm Lawler, Durment & Bigelow, a predecessor of Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, in 1894 and was the Ramsey County Attorney from 1899 to 1901. The Bigelow burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes Horace E. Bigelow (1861-1942,) Grace R. Bigelow (1820-1894,) Horace Ransom Bigelow (1820-1894,) Cornelia Sherrill Bigelow (1837-1910,) and George N. Bigelow (1869-1872.) Horace Ransom Bigelow was a partner with William Clark in the St. Paul law firm of Bigelow & Clark in 1870 and the firm was later joined by Charles E. Flandrau. William Wyckoff Clark (1862- ) was born in Mankato, Minnesota, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1882, was admitted to the practice of law in 1885, and settled in Minneapolis. The Schubert Club was established in 1882 and is a non-profit arts organization that presents eight concert series annually, operates a Museum of Musical Instruments, runs an annual scholarship competition for music students, provides after-school music lessons in South Minneapolis and at the Martin Luther King Center in Saint Paul, presents master classes, commissions new musical works by American composers, and produces recordings and books. The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) was formed by military officers in 1865, shortly after the assasination of President Abraham Lincoln, and its membership has included nearly 12,000 Civil War officers, including Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Philip H. Sheridan, Nelson A. Miles, John M. Schofield, Winfield Scott Hancock, George B. McClellan, Rutherford B. Hayes, George Armstrong Custer, David McMurtrie Gregg, Grenville M. Dodge, David G. Farragut, Bancroft Gherardi, and George W. Melville. It was modeled on modeled on the post-Revolutionary War Society of the Cincinnati. At least 120 commissioned officers in the Union Army were African-Americans, including Lieutenant Colonel William N. Reed ( -1864,) who was the highest ranking African-American line officer in the U.S. Army during the Civil War. With the eventual aging of the Original Companions, MOLLUS membership was changed to provide for Hereditary Companions, who are descendants of eligible officers. Many Original Companions of MOLLUS were also members of the Grand Army of the Republic. Similarly, many Hereditary Companions of MOLLUS are currently also members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the legal heir to the Grand Army of the Republic. The Minnesota MOLLUS Commandery was formed in 1885, but is now part of the Wisconsin Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. Edith Forepaugh ( -1908,) Nellie Hope ( -1918,) Martha Gilfillan ( -1924,) Mary A. Lanpher Forepaugh ( -1929,) and Alice M. Forepaugh ( -1946) all died in Ramsey County. Henry Hope ( -1911) died in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Theresa Price (1905-1955) and Marvin S. Price (1907-1965) were born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Keith McCormick was an Irvine Park Association member in 1999. The current owners of record of the property are Barbara McCormick and Keith McCormick. Barbara and Keith McCormick were financial supporters of the Project for Pride in Living in Minneapolis in 2006. [See note for Horace Ransom Bigelow for 281 Walnut Street.] [See note for William Austin Spencer for 47 Irvine Park.] [See note on Nicols, Dean & Gregg for 29 Summit Court.]
32 Irvine Park: Built in 1920 (1853 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association.) The building is a one story, 1786 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Abram S. Elfelt resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Abram S. Elfelt resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Momberger and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Snow resided at this address. Abram S. Elfelt (1826/1827-1888,) a son of Simon Elfelt and Eliza Elfelt who migrated from San Domingo in 1801, was born in Pennsylvania, came to St. Paul in 1849 or 1850 with his two brothers, Charles D. Elfelt (1828- ) and Edwin Elfelt (1822- ,) reputedly was Minnesota's first Jewish settler, initially was a merchant in Philadelphia, married Susuan C. __?__ in 1852, opened the Elfelt Brothers dry goods store initially at the corner of Eagle Street and Spring Street, in a building that previously was occupied by the Outfit Company, and operated the store for 18 years, then engaged in real estate, founded the St. Paul Board of Trade, a predecessor of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, in 1864, was a member of the board of the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce, was a life member of the Minnesota Historical Society, died in St. Paul, and was buried in the Oakland Cemetery. A street in St. Paul is named for him. The Elfelt brothers constructed a frame building on the southeast corner of Third Street and Exchange Street (near the current Xcel Energy Auditorium) in 1850, with the ground floor occupied by them as a dry goods store and, on the second story of the building, a hall named Mazurka hall that was at one time the principal amusement hall of the city, hosting Placide's Varieties among other theatrical performances, and was the location of the Ramsey County District Court in 1851, with Judge Aaron Goodhue presiding. Susan C. Elfelt was the wife of Abram S. Elfelt. Abram S. Elfelt and Susan C. Elfelt had three children, Walter Elfelt, Charles Elfelt, and Florence Elfelt (Mrs. __?__) Bramhall. Florence Bramhall was the head the Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs's Forest Reserve Committee in 1900 and was influential in the creation of the Chippewa National Forest. Florence Bramhall was the author of a paper "The Present Status of the Park Question", concerning Federal protection for remaining forest land, to the Minnesota State Forestry Association and to the Minnesota State Horticultural Society in 1901. Charles D. Elfelt (1828-1899) was born in Millerstown, Pennsylvania, settled in St. Paul in 1849, was engaged in the wholesale dry goods trade, purchased real estate in St. Paul from Alpheus R. French with his brother Louis Elfelt in 1850, operated a store that also include Whitney's Gallery at Third Street and Cedar Street in 1852, became a life member of the Minnesota Historical Society in 1856, was a member of the Executive Committee of the Minnesota Historical Society after 1889, was the author of the paper "Early Trade and Traders In St. Paul" read before the Minnesota Historical Society in 1897, and died in St. Paul. With Captain R. Blakely and Hon. I. V. D. Heard, Charles D. Elfelt was a member of a committee of the Minnesota Historical Society for consultation as to the original discovery, the sources, and the selection of proper geographical designations for unnamed lakes and streams within the Itasca Basin, to harmonize designations for lakes bearing more than one name, and to eliminate names improperly applied. Abram Elfelt's brother, Charles D. Elfelt, was a member of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company, with Isaac A. Banker, H. B. Pearson, George F. Blake, Richard Galloway, Robert Mason, Henry Buell, John W. Cathcart, Edward Heenan, Thompson Ritchie, Philip Ross, Washington M. Stees, J. W. Stevenson, Benjamin F. Irvine, R. I. Thomson, John McCloud, J. Q. A. Ward, A. D. "Johnny" Martin, and Charles J. Williams. Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 was organized under the St. Paul city charter in 1854. As compensation for their services, Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 members were excused from jury duty, poll tax, work on the roads, and state military service for the period of five years. In 1862, Isaac Alexander Banker (1830-1870) and George B. Wright were part of a governmental surveying group that went to Fort Ripley. John McCloud, the "Father of the Volunteer Fire Department of St. Paul," was a member of the firm of McCloud & Brothers, hardware dealers, which occupied the building on the southwest corner of Third and Cedar streets in 1908. Washington M. Stees was the chief engineer and Charles H. Williams was the assistant engineer of Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. A. D. Martin was the foreman of the Daily Minnesotian office. Thompson Ritchie purchased the first fire engine introduced in the Northwest with John McCloud in 1853 and later moved to and resided in Philadelphia in 1908. Joseph Elfelt was a member of Hope Engine Company No. 1, organized in 1857, along with Michael Leroy, R. C. Wiley, Joseph S. Herey, John H. Dodge, Porteus Dodge, John E. Missen, Fred Whipperman, John T. Toal, J. H. Barstow, J. C. Grand, Charles Riehl, John Raguet, E. Rhodes, B. Bradley, Charles Hughes, Bird Boesch, T. F. Masterson, John J. Williams, and V. Metzger. The Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1894 and protested indiscriminate logging on Indian lands in Minnesota between 1898 and 1901. The current owners of record of the property are Stephen B. Lautug and Valerie Lautug.
35 Irvine Park: Murray-Lanpher House; Built in 1886 (1884 according to Ramsey County tax records,) Queen Anne in style; Edward P. Bassford, architect. The building is a two story, 4001 square foot, 14 room, six bedroom, one bathroom, two half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Michael Murray resided at this address in 1872. The 1916 city directory indicates that Mrs. E. A. Murray and her daughter resided at this address. In 1919, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murray resided at this address. Michael Murray founded the Northern Cooperage Company, a barrel manufacturer, but died of pneumonia before the house was completed. His wife, Ellen Murray, moved into the house with her six kids and took in boarders. Her daughter, Mae (or Mary) Murray, later married Rollin Lanpher, Jr., and they later moved into the house. In 1910, William John Murray (1873- ,) his wife, Stella Alphonsine Dufrene Murray (1870-1954,) and their daughter, Doris Murray (1907- ,) resided at this address according to the federal census before moving to 767 Osceola Avenue, where they resided during the 1920 federal census. William John Murray was the son and Ethel Murray (1880- ) was the daughter of Michael Norbert Murray and Ellen Alice Dollard Murray (1852- .) In 1882, the company was the Saint Paul Barrel Company, which changed its name to the Northern Cooperage Company in 1884, and eventually was owned by the Grief Brothers. In 2000, the cooperage was purchased by Russ Karasch, of Miller Architects & Builders in St. Cloud, and Mary Ann Karasch. Rollin A. Lanpher, Jr., (1877- ) and Marie M. Lanpher (1879- ,) both born in Minnesota, lived in the Irvine Park area in 1920, according to the 1920 Census, and had four children, Murray N. Lanpher (1903- ,) Dorothy D. Lanpher (1905- ,) Rollin A. Lanpher III (1911-1979), and John D. Lanpher (1916- .) Rollin A. Lanpher, Sr., (1841-1922,) was born in Illinois, was appointed as sergeant of Company D, Second Minnesota Infantry Regiment, married Charlotte Lanpher (1848- ,) who was born in Pennsylvania, and the couple had three children, Mabel E. Lanpher (1874- ,) Rollin A. Lanpher, Jr., (1876- ,) and Morris/Maurice Lanpher (1887- .) By 1972, the house had been subdivided into sleeping rooms, covered with asphalt siding, stripped of its tower cap, and was thoroughly vandalized. The 1887, 1889, and 1891 city directories indicate that Mrs. E. A. Murray resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mrs. Ellen A. Murray and William Murray resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mrs. E. A. Murray, Edward Yanish, and William J. Murray resided at this address. In 1910, Ellen Alice Dollard Murray (1852- ,) the widow of Michael Norbert Murray, lived at this address with her son, William J. Murray (1873- ,) a cooperage manager, and daughter, Ethel Murray (1880- .) The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lanpher, Mrs. E. A. Murray, and Edward Yanish, all resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mrs. E. A. Murray, her daughter, and Edward Yanish all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. In 1969, Charles J. Skaggs resided at this address. Rollin A. Lanpher (1841/1842-1922) was born in Dayton, Illinois, the son of Morris Lanpher and Elvira Lanpher. The family moved to St. Paul when he was a young boy. Lanpher was mustered into Company D of the Second Minnesota Infantry Regiment in 1861, was promoted to corporal and then to sergeant in 1862, and was discharged on the expiration of his term of service in 1864. Lanpher married Charlotte M. Taylor in 1867 and the couple had two sons, Morris Lanpher and Rollin A. Lanpher, Jr. ( -1948,) and one daughter, Mrs. W. B. Geery. In 1868, Lanpher began a men's hat company in St. Paul, known as R. A. Lanpher & Company, then Lanpher, Skinner & Company, and then Lanpher, Finch & Skinner Company, which he owned and operated for the remainder of his life. Lanpher appears on numerous Civil War documents, including his appointment as sergeant of Company D, Second Minnesota Infantry Regiment, signed by Colonel James George (December 29, 1862); on General Orders No. 19 from the headquarters, Department of the Cumberland, Murfreesboro (Tenn.) (February 14, 1863;) on General Orders No. 13 from the headquarters, Second Infantry Regiment, Triune (Tenn.,) including a roll of honor signed by Colonel Judson W. Bishop (March 17, 1863) which lists men cited in the Second Minnesota Infantry; and "Soldier's Record," a printed illustrated sheet listing the men in the Second Minnesota Infantry, Company D, and giving a brief history of the company's and regiment's Civil War service (after 1865.) in 1879, Rollin A. Lanpher, a partner with John H. Schulze in R. A. Lanpher & Company, a hatter and gentleman's furnishings merchant located at 109 East Third Street, resided at 78 Dayton Avenue. In 1900, Rollin A. Lanpher resided at 383 Dayton Avenue and the Lanpher household consisted of Charlotte Lanpher (1848- ,) born in Pennsylvania, Mabel E. Lanpher (1874- ,) born in Minnesota, Rollin A. Lanpher, Jr. (1876- ,) born in Minnesota, Morris Lanpher (1887- ,) born in Minnesota, and Hannah Concannon (1872- ,) a servant who was born in Ireland. Morris Lanpher was a cemetery superintendent and an actuary and continued the detailed record keeping at St. Paul's Oakland Cemetery begun in 1860, including name, age, nativity, sex, marital status, date of death, place of death, cause of death, and when and where interred. In 1879, Morris Lanpher was the actuary employed by the Oakland Cemetery and resided at the cemetery. Between 1854 and 1922, Oakland Cemetery had nine actuaries, who were Dr. Thomas Foster from 1854 to 1855, Pierce B. Furbar from 1855 to 1862, Edward P. Ely from 1862 to 1870, Morris Lanpher from 1870 to 1888, John M. Boxell from 1889 to 1908, Clement O. Ouellette from 1908 to 1911, Roy B. Million from 1911 to 1917, William G. Reifler from 1918 to 1919, and Charles T. Menton from 1919 to 1922. In 1859, Morris Lanpher married Harriet Abigail Smith (1827-1908), the adopted daughter of Horace Spaulding (1802-1881) and Elvira M. Ladd Spaulding (1799-1897) who was born in Saranac, Clinton County, New York, was baptized as a Methodist in 1831, was employed as a teacher, and died in St. Paul. Horace Spaulding was a Methodist preacher who taught Latin and Greek. Elvira M. Ladd was the daughter of William Ladd and Abigail Spaulding. William John Murray married Stella Alphonsine Dufrene (1870-1954,) a daughter of Alfred Dufrene (1836-1909) and Marie Louise Gauthier Dufrene (1840-1916,) in 1896 at a ceremony witnessed by Clarence Sanders and Louise Dufrene and the couple had three children, Catherine Murray (1898-,) Ruth Marie Murray (Mrs. Walter P.) Kueffner (1899-1987,) and Doris Murray (1907- .) Stella Alphonsine Dufrene was born in St. Paul, christened in St. Paul at St. Louis Catholic Church with godparents Louis Demeules and Alphonsine Larame, died in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery. Marine Corps Corporal William F. Skaggs was the son of Charles J. Skaggs and died in hostile action in Vietnam in June, 1969. In 1910, Harriet A. Lanpher (1827- ) resided at 284 Sherburne Avenue and the household included Elizabeth J. Lanpher (1836- ,) born in New York, Florence Fluegel (1872- ,) born in Pennsylvania, and Anna Fluegel (1874- ,) born in Pennsylvania. Rollin A. Lanpher ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Rosemary Willett. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Langellier resided at the former nearby 37 Irvine Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Langellier resided at the former nearby 37 Irvine Park. The 1902 Central Presbyterian Church directory indicates that Robert G. Rhoades, Sarah A. Rhoades, Miss Jessie V. Rhoades, and Miss Mary E. Rhoades resided at the nearby former 37 Irvine Park. The 1930 city directory indicates that Carl P. Wahlstrom, a watchman employed by the Oakland Cemetery, his wife, Emma Wahlstrom, and Joseph Premerlina resided at the former nearby 37 Irvine Park. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the house at the nearby former 37 Irvine Park in 1984 was built to replace the prior building, which was razed in the mid-1970's, and the replacement house was vacant from 1984 to 1987. Robert G. Rhoades (1837-1907) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. Carl P. Wahlstrom ( -1936) died in Ramsey County. Joseph Premerlina ( -1941) died in Hennepin County.
38 Irvine Park: Wagner-Marty House; Built about 1858 (1858 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association, 1912 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Greek Revival in style. The building is a two story, 1584 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. This house was moved to this location in 1983. It was originally built in Woodbury Township and was moved to accommodate the construction of Interstate 94. The house was built by Nicholas Wagner and Barbara Wagner, who probably used it as a summer home. Wagner was a wagonmaker and blacksmith and lived with his wife and nine children in St. Paul in a house at Ninth and St. Peter Streets. In 1865, Sofia Marty bought the house. She and her husband had moved to Stillwater, Minnesota, in the 1850's and eventually farmed about 400 acres in Washington County. The 1895 city directory indicates that Walter S. Green, a clerk employed by the Chicago Great Western RailRoad, resided at the nearby former 37 Irvine Park. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Marie Antoinette S. Spencer resided at the former nearby 39 Irvine Park in 1906. Charles Spencer was the son of Marie Antoinette S. Spencer. The last sale of this property was in 1998 and the sale price was $262,000. The current owner of record of the property is Robin S. Gehl. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that William A. Spencer resided at the nearby former 39 Irvine Park from 1891 to 1963. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Marie A. Spencer, a widow and a member of the church since 1872, William A. Spencer, a member of the church since 1891, and Lillie B. (Mrs. W. A.) Spencer, a member of the church since 1894, all resided at the nearby former 39 Irvine Park. The 1916 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Spencer resided at the former nearby 39 Irvine Park. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#29150) indicate that Frederick R. Spencer (1898- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private First Class in the Utility Department of the Quartermaster Corps, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, light brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 9" tall, was a student at the Massee Country School, Bronxville, New York, at induction, was a student at the University of Minnesota after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 39 Irvine Park. The 1930 city directory indicates that William A. Spencer, a clerk employed by the Amherst H. Wilder Charity, and Lillie B. Spencer, resided at the former nearby 39 Irvine Park. William A. Spencer ( -1941) died in Ramsey County.
40 Irvine Park: Elizabeth Robbins House/Robbins-Semple House; Built in 1888 (1892 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Queen Anne/Stick and Shingle in style. The building is a two story, 2424 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a one car tuck-in garage and a two car detached garage. Elizabeth Robbins and Samuel Loring Robbins ( -1883) initially lived at 233 Ryan/Franklin Avenue. When her husband died, he left Elizabeth Robbins his extensive library and this house was designed for her in 1887 to include a specially designed library. Elizabeth Robbins bought this property from Douglas Putnam, who then became her boarder when the house was completed. She lived with her unmarried sister, Annie Semple, and Putnam in the house for 22 years. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mrs. S. L. Robbins and Miss A. M. Semple resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mrs. E. S. Robbins and Miss Annie M. Semple resided at this address. The 1893 and 1895 city directories indicate that Mrs. Elizabeth S. Robbins and Miss Annie M. Semple resided at this address. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Douglas Putnam, a member of the church since 1883, Elizabeth S. Robbins, a widow and a member of the church since 1872, and Annie M. Semple, a member of the church since 1883, all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Walter W. Cook, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Mrs. Verna Hawkins resided at this address. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Louis Johnson resided at this address in 1972. Douglas Putnam (1861- ,) the son of Benjamin Perkins Putnam (1832-1870) and Lydia Waterman Edgerton Putnam (1833-1922,) the grandson of Douglas Putnam and Mary Ann Hildreth Putnam and of Luther Edgerton (1804-1891) and Elizabeth McKennon Morgan Edgerton (1810-1889,) and the great grandson of David Putnam and Elizabeth Perkins Putnam, of Samuel Prescott Hildreth and Rhoda Cook Hildreth, of Luther Edgerton (1775-1823) and Lydia Lord Waterman Edgerton (1778-1849,) and of George Morgan and Elizabeth Aldritch Thompson Morgan, was a member of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution by virtue of great great grandfathers Israel Putnam, a Captain in the Third Connecticut Regiment and a Major General in the Continental Army, Samuel Hildreth, a Surgeon in the Massachusetts Troops, Eliphalet Edgerton (1747- ,) a Connecticut Militiaman, John Waterman, a First Lieutenant in the Fourth Connecticut Regiment, George Morgan, a Lieutenant in the Philadelphia Militia and a Deputy Commissary-General, and David Thompson, a Surgeon and Major in the Pennsylvania Troops, during the Revolutionary War. Douglas Putnam attended the initial meeting of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on Decenber 26, 1891 at the Ryan Hotel in St. Paul, although, along with E. W. Peet, he was not a specifically named invitee. In 1904, in 1905, in 1906, and in 1907, Douglas Putnam was the secretary of the Minnesota Mutual Insurance Company. In 1908, Douglas Putnam was an official of the Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company, along with Gebhard Bohn, Frederick G. Leslie, H. W. Kochnower, Herbert H. Bigelow, Kenneth Clark, Albert H. Lindeke, Donald S. Culver, and T. R. Palmer. Douglas Putnam (1865- ) was born in Ohio of parents also born in Ohio and boarded in Ward 5 of St. Paul in 1910. Annie M. Semple ( -1915) and Elizabeth Semple Robbins ( -1918) both died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Kenneth R. McCormick and Maxine L. McCormick.
47 Irvine Park: Spencer House/Walnut Flats; Built in 1860; Greek Revival in style. The building is a two story, 3124 square foot, ten room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William Austin Spencer (1825-1897,) who died of phthisis, and Marie A. L. Spencer, husband and wife, resided at this address in 1897. The 1909 Central Presbyterian Church directory indicates that Mrs. Lillian Pilkington and Anna (Mrs. James) Wemple resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that James A. Wemple (1872-1910,) the husband of Annie Wemple, who was born in New York to parents who were born in the United States and who died of chronic intestinal nephritis, resided at this address in 1910. A. I. Rock and Julia E. Rock, the parents of World War I veteran George Willis Rock, resided at 1031 St. Clair Avenue in 1917. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#7770) indicate that George Willis Rock (1895- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Seaman in the U. S. Navy, who was born in St. Paul, was a salesman employed by the Carnation Milk Products Company after the completion of service, and was married, resided with his wife, Mary E. Rock, at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mary Powers, Lawrence Warnick, a laborer employed by the St. Paul Milk Company, and his wife, Josephine Warnick, resided at this address. William Austin Spencer was clerk of the U. S. District Court for Minnesota from 1863 to 1897 and also was the official court reporter for the Minnesota Supreme Court for ten years. William Spencer married Marie Antoinette/Attoinette Langford. The Spencer family owned the property until 1913. Judd Rice, credited as the first passenger train conductor that ran between St. Paul and St. Anthony (which eventually was incorporated into the city of Minneapolis,) resided at this address between 1890 and 1892. The house was subdivided into apartments under the ownership of sisters Mary Powers and Hannah Powers, who gained ownership as a settlement of litigation over an accident, and was operated by them as the Walnut Flat Apartments until 1965. Richard Hawkins sold the property to the St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority in 1976. The house was rehabilitated by Spencer Blum. Eric Hare and Deb Hare purchased the property in 1992. Northern Pacific RailRoad 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive C-33 #1153 was reportedly named after Judd Rice. The locomotive was originally built as St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad #11 in 1869, then was renumbered as Great Northern RailRoad No. 1 in 1899, then was renumbered as Southern Portland, Vancouver & Yakima RailRoad #3 in 1902, then was renumbered as Washington RailRoad & Navigation Company #? in 1903, and then was renumbered as Blumauer Lumber Company #1 in 1905. The Blumauer Lumber Company purchased the engine from the Northern Pacific RailRoad for $2,500, which refurbished the engine and repainted it before its transfer to a spur at Tenino, Washington. Tenino either was named based on an Indian word that means "junction," or, based on local folklore, was derived from a railroad engine with the numbers 10, nine, and zero. Solomon Blumauer and Isaac Blumauer owned the Blumauer Lumber Company in the early 1900's. The Spencer burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes the graves of William Austin Spencer (1824-1897,) Marie Antoinette Langford Spencer (1829-1906,) William Austin Spencer II (1863-1941,) Lily B. Spencer (1871-1952,) Edward Curran Spencer M.D. (1858-1891,) Tom C. Spencer (1909-1976,) Lucille R. Spencer (1908-1978,) F. Rushbrook Spencer (1898-1978,) and Ann P. Spencer (1896-1973.) Marie Antoinette/Attoinette Spencer (1829-1906) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. William A. Spencer ( -1939) died in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Hannah M. Powers ( -1971) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $98,000 and that sale occurred in 1992. The current owner of record of the property is Erik D. Hare. Erik Hare is the author of Downriver, Authorhouse, 2005.
50 Irvine Park: Henry J. Horn House; Built in 1869 (1874 according to Ramsey County tax records) and remodeled in 1881 and in 1976; Victorian eclectic style; Augustus Gauger, initial renovation architect. The building is a two unit frame condominium. Unit #1 is 1649 square feet, has six rooms, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, was last sold in 2001 for $221,112, and is currently owned by Michael E. Salovich. Unit #2 is 1579 square feet, has six rooms, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms, was last sold in 1998 for $185,000, was previously owned by Linda M. Lawrukovich, and is currently owned by Michael Salovich. Unit #2 was last sold in 2006 and the sale price was $300,000. When the house was built in 1869, it faced the river and had its address on Washington Street. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Henry J. Horn once resided at this address and the house also is known as the Breed/Blakely/Stewart house. David Riddle Breed, who was one of the founding clergy of House of Hope Presbyterian Church, was the first resident of the house. In 1874, Dr. Jacob H. Stewart (1829-1884) purchased the house. In 1881, Henry Horn and Fanny Banning Horn, Stewart's neighbors, bought the home and after Henry Horn's death, Fanny Banning Horn converted the large house into a double house. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Horn, their daughters, H. J. Horn, Jr., and A. E. Horn all resided at the corner of Walnut Street and Irvine Park. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Horn, their daughter, A. E. Horn, and H. J. Horn, Jr., resided at this address. The house was sold in 1907 to James A. Young, who operated a fuel business at the Upper Levee. The 1908 city directory indicates that James A. Young, Jr., of James A. Young & Sons, resided at this address. The 1916 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCaffrey resided at this address. Mathew Barbari was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#10778) indicate that Samuel Plumbo (1893- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Private First Class in Company G of the 114th Infantry, who was born in Italy, moved to Minnesota in 1908, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 2" tall, was a laborer at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a steamfitter after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, D. Plumbo, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Rose Barberi resided at this address and that Victor Barberi, a driver, Mrs. Emma Benson, Frank Palumbo, a laborer, Anthony Bravo, a laborer, John Busch, a laborer, and Anthony Bravo, a laborer, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Rose Barbari, the widow of Ciprani Barbari, John Barbari, a stockman for the St. Paul Hydraulic Hoist Company, Lucy Barbari, a clerk, and Victor Barbari, a driver for the St. Paul Hydraulic Hoist Company, all resided at this address. By the time that the Irvine Park District was established, the property had deteriorated and was being used to store machine parts. A fire in 1980 destroyed the original, Washington Street, portion of the double house. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1879, Henry J. Horn, a lawyer who officed at 11 Wabasha Street, resided at 162 Washington Avenue. Henry John Horn (1821-1902) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of John Horn and Priscilla Fentham Horn, read the law in the offices of Henry G. Gilpin, U. S. Attorney General under President Martin Van Buren, was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1849, moved to St. Paul in 1855, was a member of the St. Paul Board of Education from 1858 until 1859, was the St. Paul City Attorney from 1857 or 1859 until 1860, was the Ramsey County Attorney from 1864 until 1866, drafted the legislative enactment establishing the St. Paul Board of Public Works in 1871, drafted, with I. V. D. Heard and George L. Otis, a revision to the St. Paul City Charter, was the special counsel for the City of St. Paul in litigation over the creation of Smith Park and over the reclamation of the St. Paul levee for public use, successfully litigated Pearsall v. Great Northern Railway Company, 161 U.S. 646 (1896,) that prevented tthe merger of the Great Northern RailRoad and the Northern Pacific RailRoad, was a member of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, was a charter member of the board of trustees of Macalester College in 1885, and died of complications of an operation at St. Luke's Hospital. Henry J. Horn, with Isaac Atwater of Minneapolis and M. S. Wilkinson of Wells, Minnesota, was a member of the Committee on Legal History and Biography of the Minnesota State Bar Association in 1883. Henry J. Horn married Fannie Banning in St. Paul in 1859 and the couple had eight children, including Alexander G. Horn, a lawyer, and Priscilla Fentham Horn (Mrs. John Walker) Adams. Dr. Jacob H. Stewart was the distinguished surgeon of the First Minnesota Regiment during the Civil War and later served five terms as the mayor of St. Paul. Jacob Henry Stewart was born in Clermont, Columbia County, N.Y., attended the Peekskill Military Academy, attended Yale College, graduated from the University Medical College of New York City in 1851, came to St. Paul in 1855, was appointed Ramsey County physician in 1856, married Miss Katherine Sweeny of Philadelphia in 1857, was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in 1860, was Chief Surgeon of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry in 1861, was on the battlefield at First Bull Run and was captured, was held a prisoner in Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia, was paroled back to Minnesota in 1861, was appointed Postmaster in St. Paul in 1869, was elected Mayor of the City of St. Paul in 1864, 1868, and 1872-1874, was elected as a Republican to the U. S. House of Representatives from 1877 to 1879, formed a partnership with Dr. Charles Wheaton, who graduated in 1877 from Harvard Medical University, replaced James H. Baker as surveyor general of Minnesota in 1879, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery. Industrialization of the riverfront, the popularity of more ornate architectual styles, and recent park improvements led the Horns to undertake an extensive redesign of the house, which shifted the orientation of the front of the house away from the river and to the park. Michael Salovich indicates that Henry J. Horn, potentially the same person as one of the early owners of the house, in the period 1869-1871, published Strange Visitors, summarized by the author as "a Series Of Original Papers, Embracing Philosophy, Science, Government, Religion, Poetry, Art, Fiction, Satire, Humor, Narrative, And Prophecy, By The Spirits Of Irving, Willis, Thackeray, Bronte, Richter, Byron, Humboldt, Hawthorne, Wesley, Browning, And Others Now Dwelling In The Spirit World, Dictated Through A Clairvoyant, While In An Abnormal Or Trance State." The author of Strange Visitors is likely, however, to be the spiritualist Henry J. Horn, of Saratoga Springs, New York, who was married to the spiritualist Susan G. Horn. Henry J. Horn was a lawyer who successfully represented Jesse P. Farley, the receiver of certain branch lines of the St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad Company, in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Russell v. Farley, 105 U.S. 433 (1881,) against an appeal of a U. S. District Court judgment that resolved the disposition of 4,560 tons of railroad iron mortgaged by the First Division of the St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad Company, but did not assess costs or damages against any of the parties because of the limited equity powers of the federal courts. Henry J. Horn unsuccessfully represented Thomas W. Pearsall, a stockholder in the Great Northern Railway, in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Pearsall v. Great Northern Railway Company, 161 U.S. 646 (1896,) alleging that actions of the railroad diminished the value of his investment related to the attempted acquisition of the Northern Pacific RailRoad and challenging the constitutionality of state legislation that attempted to prohibit the consolidation of competing or parallel railroads as an impairment of contract when the original charter of the railroad invested in permitted the consolidation. Henry J. Horn had a law practice with Charles C. Lund (1832-1880) and Reuben Barney Galusha (1832-1902) as the law firm of Horn, Lund & Galusha in St. Paul in the early 1860's. Henry John Horn (1821-1902,) with George L. Otis, represented the railroad in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals case of Louis Greiser and Henry Rowell vs. Charles McIlrath, as receiver of the Southern Minnesota Railroad Company in 1877, and was the compiler, revisor, and codifier, with Orlando Simons (1824-1890,) of the The Charter and Ordinances of the city of St. Paul in 1858. Henry J. Horn also participated in legislative debates and legal actions related to the Minneapolis Street Railway Company in the late 1880's. After Henry Horn's death, his widow converted the large house into a double house. In 1886, Henry J. Horn, with George B. Young, successfully represented the West Publishing Company in Banks v. West Publishing Company, 27 F1 53, an appeal to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in litigation from Iowa over the copyright rights of a state regarding its court rulings. By the time the Irvine Park Historic District was established, the property had deteriorated and was being used to store machine parts. A fire in 1980 destroyed the original, Washington Street, portion of the house. James Heaton Baker (1829-1913) was the son of Reverend Henry Baker, a Methodist preacher, and Hannah Heaton Baker, was born in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, attended the Firnian Academy at Middletown, Ohio, graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1852, married Rose Lucia Thurston ( -1873) in 1852, purchased the Sciota Gazette, at Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1853, was elected Ohio Secretary of State in 1855, moved to Minnesota in 1857, was commissioned in the Tenth Minnesota Volunteers in 1862, was made provost marshal of St. Louis, and subsequently of the department of Missouri, from 1863 to 1865, was promoted a brevet brigadier general, was appointed as register of the land office at Booneville, Missouri, from 1865 to 1867, was appointed as Commissioner of Pensions by President U. S. Grant in 1871, was appointed by President Grant as surveyor general of Minnesota in 1875, married Zula Bartlett in 1879, served in 1885 and 1886 as railroad commissioner for the State of Minnesota, was the editor and proprietor of the Mankato Free Press, was a life member of the Minnesota Historical Society, belonged to the Methodist Church, also belonged to the Masonic Order, the Elks, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Loyal Legion, authored a monograph "The Sources of the Mississippi," and is buried in Mankato, Minnesota. David Riddle Breed (1848-1931,) the son of George Breed and Rhoda Ogden Edwards Breed, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was educated at the Western University of Pennsylvania, graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, in 1867, graduated from Auburn Theological Seminary in 1870, moved to St. Paul, was ordained a Presbyterian clergyman at the St. Paul Presbyterian Church in 1870, was the pastor of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Fifth Street and Exchange Street, from 1870 until 1885, married Mary Elizabeth Kendall in Grand Rapids in 1870, organized the Church of the Covenant in Chicago from 1885 until 1894, then moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, identified himself prominently with his denomination's Board of Missions for Freedmen, and was a professor of practical theology, sacred rhetoric, church government, elocution, and homelitics at the Western Theological Seminary of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, was an expert in lantern-style photography, and toured Southern Italy to trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul in 1909. Rev. David R. Breed, D.D., conducted the first preaching service at the Second United Presbyterian Church of Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1903. David Riddle Breed and Mary Elizabeth Kendall Breed had six children, Esther Kendall Breed (1871- ,) Mary Elizabeth Breed (Mrs. Francis Pierpont) Siviter (1872- ,) Maurice Edwards Breed (1875- ,) David Riddle Breed, Jr. (1881-1891,) and Allen Breed (1886- .) Rev. David R. Breed, D. D., was the author of the tract More Light and of the books Abraham, the Typical Life of Faith, History of the Preparation of the World for Christ published in Chicago by the Young Men's Era Publishing Company in 1891, Heresy and Heresy, Preparing to Preach published by Beorge H. Doran Company in New York in 1911, and The History and Use of Hymns and Hymn-Tunes, published in New York by the Fleming H. Revell Company in 1903. David R. Breed wrote the introduction for Among the Sioux: A Story of the Twin Cities and the Two Dakotas, authored by Robert J. Creswell and published by The University Press in Minneapolis in 1906. Dr. David R. Breed was a professor of homiletics at Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1927 and was an opponent of liberal theology. Cass Gilbert designed Railroad Commissioner Reuben Galusha's home in Cottage Park in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Thomas Pearsall was an investor in the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway Company and was a broker for George S. Scott & Company. Rose Barbari ( -1934) died in Ramsey County. Mathew Barbari (1893-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Pauclwona, and died in Ramsey County. Michael Salovich owns the entire house and indicates that he plans to reunite the two portions of the house in the next few years. Michael Salovich has a daughter, Nikita Salovich, and is engaged to Paula Castellanos, who is from Bogota, Colombia, has degrees in Philosophy and Computer Science from Saint Olaf College and from University of Minnesota, and currently works as Project Lead in Business Intelligence at Lawson Software. [See note on Augustus F. Gauger for 295 Summit Avenue.]
53 Irvine Park: Eaton-Myler House; built in 1853 (1853 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association; 1860 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Federal in style; Alonzo Eaton, Master Carpenter. The building is two story, 2020 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. Alonzo Eaton was a master carpenter from New York state and married Margaret Glison (1822- ,) who came to St. Paul in 1852 as a family member in the household of Edward Duffield Neill. Margaret Glison was born in Pennsylvania. Alonzo Eaton was a partner with his brother, Benjamin Eaton (1811- ,) in a carpentry business. When Margaret Eaton died in 1875, Alonzo Eaton moved to California. James Myler and Catherine Myler purchased the house in 1882. The Mylers operated the Myler House/Waverley House/Kingsbury House hotel on Fort Road (190 West 7th Street.) Molly Kennedy, a Myler daughter, sold the house to Nicholas Marrone and Emma Marrone, who owned the house from 1923 to 1979. The Salvation Army purchased the house in 1979. In 1981, the house was moved to its current location. According to Jim Sazevich, St. Paul's "House Detective," when the Salvation Army decided to raze the house, he bought it for a nominal amount, and convinced his friend, Lance Belville, who was looking for an apartment in the area, to move it to its current site before it was destroyed. Playwright Lance Belville has written a play about the saving of the house. Reverend Edward Duffield Neill (1823-1893) was a Presbyterian minister, was a secretary to President Abraham Lincoln, was the founder and the first president of Macalester College, was the founder of the the House of Hope Presbyterian Church, was the first superintendent of public schools in the Minnesota territory, was the first president of the University of Minnesota, and was the first resident of St. Paul's Summit Avenue. Lance Belville, with more than 50 plays and screenplays to his credit, lives in Sausalito, California, with his wife, Lynn Lohr, the philanthropic policy analyst for the West Coast Regional Office of the Consumers Union in San Francisco, the former national affairs director for the Foundation for National Progress, publisher of Mother Jones magazine, and the founder, producer, and co-director of the Minnesota History Theatre in St. Paul during the period 1978 to 1993. While working for the Great American History Theatre, the Minnesota History Theatre and its predecessor, the St. Paul History Theatre, Lance Belville wrote Pope Joan: A Divine Comedy, Exile From Main Street: A Portrait of Sinclair Lewis, Cadwallader Tonight!, a play about Cadwallader C. Washburn preparing his acceptance speech for winning the Gold Medal of World Flour Milling in 1880, Scott and Zelda, the Beautiful Fools, a play about F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald in St. Paul, and You Can't Get To Heaven Through The U.S.A., a play about Swede Hollow in Saint Paul. In 2002, for the U.S.S. Bremerton Reunion Organization, Belville (aka "Ensign Hollywood" from his military service) gathered and organized stories about service on the U.S.S. Bremerton for presentation as a play at the Charleston reunion. Molly Kennedy ( -1936) died in Ramsey County. Nicholas Marrone (1892-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Marrone, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1997 with a sale price of $255,000. The current owners of record of the property are Jillellyn B. Storlie TerSteeg and Michael J. TerSteeg. Michael J. TerSteeg (1957- ), is a native of Redwood Falls, Minnesota, is a graduate of St Cloud State University, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, in 1983 and of the Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1986, and is a staff lawyer for the West Group. Jillellyn B. Storlie TerSteeg is a 1982/1985 graduate of the Hamline University Law School and is an employee of West Group. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Zahm resided at the former nearby 55 Irvine Park. The 1920 city directory indicates that Herman F. Betow, a miller employed by the St. Paul Milling Company, resided at the former nearby 55 Irvine Park. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 55 Irvine Park was vacant.
56 Irvine Park: John McDonald House; Built in 1871-1873 (1870 according to Ramsey County property tax records;) Italianate in style. The building is a three unit masonry and frame condominium. Unit #1 is 1168 square feet, has six rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom, and one half-bathroom, was last sold in 2005 for $179,900, was previously owned by Peter Hilleren, and is currently owned by Linda L. Snyder. Unit #2 is 1232 square feet, has five rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom, and is currently owned by the trustee of Molly Howe Lynn. Unit #3 is 2344 square feet, has eight rooms, four bedrooms, and one bathroom, was last sold in 1999 for $250,000, and is currently owned by Louis J. Fillmon and Karen K. Jason. This house was moved on short notice to its present location in 1978 from 362 Smith Avenue. John McDonald began construction on the house in 1871 and finished in 1873 and is also credited with the construction of the Murray-Lanpher House at 35 Irvine Park and the Spencer House at 39 Irvine Park (since razed.) This house is possibly the only structure in the nation to ever have recieved a parking ticket, when, during its 1978 move from Smith Avenue to Irvine Park, the house had to sit in the street overnight because the excavator had not completed digging the foundation hole and in the morning, the developer found a parking ticket affixed to the front door. Local historian and "House Detective" Jim Sazevich reports that he arranged for the house to be saved from demolition by Kraus Anderson Construction Company and that he still has the parking ticket once issued to the house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John Morrison (1853-1925,) the husband of Mary C. Morrison, who was born in Michigan to parents who were born in the United States and who died of cerebral hemorrhage, resided at this address in 1925. James Malaro, a 1983 graduate of the Walter Johnson High School, Montgomery County, Maryland, also resided at this address in 2007. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. George Moeller and Mrs. J. Wetter all resided at the former nearby 57 Irvine Park. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 57 Irvine Park was vacant.
59 Irvine Park: Dr. Justus Ohage House; Built in 1889; German Romanesque/Queen Anne in style; Emil W. Ulrici, architect. The building is made of Milwaukee cream brick and Kasota stone trim, has a slate roof, and has a cast iron porte cochere manufactured by the St. Paul Foundry. The building is two story, 2020 square foot, 11 room, six bedroom, four bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1879 city directory indicates that Mrs. Chloe Langford and William R. Warshall, the Minnesota State RailRoad Commissioner who officed at the Capitol building, both resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Dr. and Mrs. J. Ohage resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Dr. J. Ohage resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Dr. Justus Ohage, Mrs. Minnie Hesselman, and Miss Minnie Wuesterfield resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Dr. J. Ohage, Mrs. Minnie Hesselman, and Miss Minnie Wuestefeld resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Richard Tener (1829-1901,) who was born in Ireland to parents also born in Ireland, who was married, and who died of arterio sclerosis, resided at this address in 1901. The 1916 and 1918 city directories indicate that Dr. Justus Ohage and his daughters resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Dr. Justus Ohage and Dr. Justus Ohage, Jr., resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Justus Ohage, a physician who officed at 231 Met Bank Building, resided at this address. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Justus Ohage resided at this address in 1972. Chloe Sweeting Langford (1794-1888) was born in Whitestown, New York, married George Langford ( -1853) in 1814, moved to St. Paul in 1863, and died in St. Paul. Dr. Justus Ohage, Sr. (1849-1935,) is remembered for having donated Harriet Island Park to the city over 100 years ago. Dr. Ohage was born in Hanover, Germany, decided very abruptly at the age of 14 to leave that country, arrived just in time for to participate in the Civil War as one of the youngest soldiers in the Army of the Potomac, and was wounded. Ohage also rode with Buffalo Bill Cody. Justus Ohage married Augusta Ensov/Ensor (1855-1889.) Ohage eventually became a physician and moved to Minnesota, and, in 1886, performed the first successful gall bladder operation (cholecystectomy) in the nation at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, even after being warned by a colleague that he would be charged with manslaughter if the operation failed. He served as president of the Ramsey County Medical Association and also served as commissioner of health for St. Paul from 1899 to 1907. Ohage meant to keep his city clean and healthy, and he was concerned for the well-being of the hundreds of immigrants who were swelling the city's population, and he felt they needed a public place to bathe. Ohage tried unsuccessfully to persuade the city to buy Harriet Island, but when it declined, he mortgaged this house in Irvine Park and bought the island himself in order to make it a gift to the city. Harriet Island once was an island, but the southern channel around the island has been filled, linking it to the bank on the west side of the river. Although south of downtown St. Paul, the southern bank is known as the "west side" because of the naming conventions of river boat captains, who always name the left side of the river as they proceeded upstream the "west side," even when the river bends caused its geographic direction to be otherwise. In his honor, the City of St. Paul named a street on Harriet Island "Dr. Justus Ohage Boulevard." After his service as the city health commissioner, Dr. Ohage practiced medicine with his son, Justus Ohage, Jr. In 1906, Dr. Justus Ohage, Sr., was the physician in attendance for the last execution that occurred in Minnesota, when steamfitter William "Willie" Williams was strangled to death in a botched hanging in the Ramsey County jail. After Dr. Justus Ohage, Sr., died in 1935, his daughters, Ada Ohage and Louisa Ohage, continued to live in the house until 1947. Brilliana Tener was the wife of Richard Tener. After 1947, the house was subdivided and became rental property. The house was recently rehabilitated by Robert Zick, an Ohage relative, and Jim Berg. In 2002, the lawsuit Robert Zick v. City of Maplewood, Minnesota, et al. (01-3855MN) was argued before a panel of the Eighth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals at the William Mitchell College of Law. The lawsuit arose when two cable television show hosts were removed from a 1999 party honoring outgoing Maplewood, Minnesota, city council members. Kevin Berglund, a host of a local public affairs cable show called "Inside Insight" was jailed after arguing with officials about whether the party was a public event or a private event when they asked him to leave. Robert Zick, the show's co-host, was not arrested, but police seized a videotape from him. The Eighth Circuit Court ruled that police did not violate the civil and First Amendment rights of the two men. Robert Zick unsuccessfully challenged Betty McCollum for a State House of Representatives seat in 1998. The day-nursery for Dr. Ohage's bathing establishment on Harriet Island became the St. Paul Yacht Club in the early 1960's, but during the April, 1965, Mississippi River flood, the old frame building was dynamited to prevent it from floating downstream and to safeguard a sandbag dike surrounding the Swift meat packing plant in South St. Paul. The first dynamite blast blew off only the roof of the endangered structure and the second and third explosions caused the structure to catch fire, then it began floating downstream, and then it finally sank, accompanied by clouds of steam. The Yacht Club membership subsequently rescued a number of boats from the structure sunken in the river. Dr. Justus Ohage, Sr., ( -1935) and Louise Neville Ohage ( -1952) both died in Ramsey County. Dr. Justus Ohage, Jr., (1886-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ensor, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Ada Ohage (1880-1976) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ensor, and died in Ramsey County. William Williams (1879-1906) was born in England and died in Ramsey County. Dirk Dantuma and Ruth Dantuma are the current owners of record of the house. Legal Video, Inc., a production company specializing in depositions, "day in the life" programs, settlement documentaries, and computer animation, is located at this address. The 1879 city directory indicates that Frederick Allis, a lawyer and a partner with Lorenzo Allis in the law firm of Allis & Allis, officed at 29 1/2 East Third Street, resided at the former nearby 67 Irvine Park. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Walley and Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Jackson all resided at the former nearby 67 Irvine Street. The 1916 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Herrmann resided at the former nearby 59 1/2 Irvine Park.
1 Leech Street: Former St. Paul Fire Department Engine Company #3; Built in 1880. The two story, 4200 square foot, building was an automobile service station and now is a commercial structure. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that a St. Paul Fire Department station was located at this address from 1872 to 1965. The 1930 city directory indicates that St. Paul Fire Department Engine Company #3 was located at this address. The current owner of record of the property is the Kraus Anderson of St. Paul Company, located at 200 Grand Avenue.
6 Leech Street: Paulina Flats/Paulina Apartments. Built in 1902. The three story, 15504 square foot, building is a retail structure. The 1879 city directory indicates that Walter Conway, a plasterer, resided at this address. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Paulina Apartments were located at this address from 1901. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Shirley Fisher Bridge and Helen Bridge resided at this address in 1902. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board indicate that Clyde M. Waterman (1893- ,) an enlistee and a First Sergeant in Company B of the 116th Infantry, who was born in Desmite, South Dakota, was a steamfitter at induction, had brown eyes, black hair and a dark complexion, was 5 ' 5 3/4" tall, was employed as a steamfitter employed by Fred Biere upon discharge, and his wife, Victoria Waterman, resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#14386) indicate that Walter Levern Brooks (1891- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Company H of the 60th Pioneer Infantry, who was born in Janesville, Minnesota, had grey eyes, brown hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 9 1/4" tall, was a farmer at induction, was a farmer employed by his father, Lewis Brooks, after the completion of service, and was married, resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#20116) indicate that Gilbert Millette (1894- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Chauffeur First Class in the 376th Aero Squadron, who was born in Little Canada, Minnesota, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a medium fair complexion, was 5' 2" tall, was a chauffeur at induction, was awarded a gold war service chevron, was a chauffeur employed by the Martin Livery Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward E. Woods roomed at this address and that Lavern Brooks, a paper hanger, and Chris Dantis, the proprietor of a cafe located at 244 East Seventh Street, both resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents at this address were Bernard Greenberg, a salesman, and his wife, Clara Greenberg (Apartment #1,) August Ziemann, a carpenter, and his wife, Amelia Ziemann (Apartment #4,) Everett M. Jones, a painter (Apartment #5,) Mrs. Anna Stevenson (Apartment #7,) and Richard Malcomson, a cement finisher (Apartment #8,) and that Apartments #2, #3, and #6 were vacant. T. R. Thomas Creations, Inc., is located at Apartment #7 at this address. Clyde Waterman ( -1966) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Clara Greenberg ( -1947) and Richard Malcomson ( -1948) both died in Ramsey County. Clara Greenberg (1907-1990) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bensen, and died in Ramsey County. August C. Ziemann (1878-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ziemann, and died in Ramsey County. Everett Jones ( -1930) died in Hennepin County. Anna Sophia Elisabeth Stevenson (1902-1960) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Anna Josephine Stevenson (1891-1983) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1995 with a sale price of $295,000. The previous owner of record of the property was East Metro Subway LLC and the current owner of record of the property is Gunter Exchange LLC, located in Mound, Minnesota. Steven M. Mandell, who resided at this address in 2004, a janitor with Allina Health System, was a contributor to the John Kerry for President campaign and to the Democratic National Committee in 2004. The 1879 city directory indicates that Thomas Markley, a driver of St. Paul Fire Department Hose Truck #3, resided at the nearby former 8 Leech Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Oliver Bougie, a carpenter, resided at the former nearby 7 Leech Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Comfort Artificial Limb Company was located at and Frank Brodie, a freight handler, resided at the former nearby 11 Leech Street.
13 Leech Street: Built in 1978. The two story, 2670 square foot, building is a commercial structure. The 1879 city directory indicates that Jeanette McClure boarded at this address and that William B. McClure resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Marino Catalano, a carpenter employed by the Great Northern Shops, resided at this address and that Clarkin Brothers, grocers, with Michael J. Rafter, manager, was located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the St. Vincent de Paul Society storeroom was located at this address. James P. Plunkett was the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Sarah M. Walsh, who resided at 834 Armstrong Avenue, was the secretary of the society in 1930. The current owner of record of the property is the Kraus Anderson of St. Paul Company, located at 200 Grand Avenue. The 1879 city directory indicates that Johanna O'Connor, the widow of Philip O'Connor, resided at the nearby former 15 Leech Street.
Corner of Leech Street & Grand Avenue: This former public service building is the oldest public maintenance building remaining in the Twin Cities. It once served the City of St. Paul as a fire house. It now serves as a storage shed for a construction company. The 1875 city directory indicates that William Batlett, a clerk, resided at the former nearby 10 Leech Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that 24 Leech Street was vacant, that Mrs. Sophie Moravec, the widow of Joseph Moravec, Carrie Moravec, a clerk, Henry Moravec, a bookbinder, Richard Moravec, a laborer, James Collins, a porter, and his wife, Frances Collins, all resided at the former nearby 26 Leech Street, and that Anthony Scisente, a grocer, his wife, Theresa Scisente, and Joseph Urban resided at the former nearby 30 Leech Street. Joseph Moravec ( -1928) died in McLeod County, Minnesota. Carrie M. Moravec ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Richard Moravec (1906-1964) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kokesh, and died in Ramsey County. Frances Collins (1881-1959) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Frances Collins (1898-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Connor, and died in Ramsey County. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John Kodylek resided at the former nearby 54 Leech Street. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Caroline Seixas, a widow and a member of the church since 1900, resided at the nearby former 54 Leech Street.
56 Leech Street: Built in 1880. The building is a two story, 1626 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, frame house. The 1879 city directory indicates that George W. Gardner, a clerk employed by Craig & Larkin, and Webster C. Gardner, an engineer, both resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Homer J. Parenteau, an auto mechanic, and his wife, Genevieve Parenteau, resided at this address. In 1905, George W. Gardner had a house built for himself at 301 Summit Avenue. Webster C. Gardner was the engineer who first operated the William Crooks, the first railroad locomotive in the State of Minnesota. The house was on the city vacant house list in 2005 and in 2007. Homer J. Parenteau (1897-1970) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. George Washington Gardner ( -1934) and George William Gardner ( -1950) both died in Ramsey County. Genevieve Parenteau (1896-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sweeney, and died in Ramsey County. The previous owner of record of the property was Dennis Faust and the current owners of record of the property are David P. Klein and Erin N. Klein. In 1879, Jacob Liebeg, a laborer, resided in the alley between Leech Street and Wilkin Street and Philip Liebeg, a clerk employed by Griggs & Company, boarded in the alley between Leech Street and Wilkin Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#12364) indicate that Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gill, the parents of World War I veteran Edward George Gill, resided at the former 57 Leech Street in 1917. The 1920 city directory indicates that George Burr, a salesman, boarded at the former nearby 57 Leech Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that William J. McCarron, the proprietor of the Hotel Mooreland, located at 189 West Seventh Street, and of the Hotel Leland, located at 148 East Fourth Street, his wife, Blanche McCarron, and Lawrence D. McGraw, a fireman employed by the Leland Hotel, and his wife, Mabel McGraw, resided at the former nearby 57 Leech Street. Mabel A. McGraw ( -1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kabrud, and died in Ramsey County. [See note for George W. Gardner for 301 Summit Avenue.]
58 Leech Street: Built in 1870. The building is a 648 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, frame rambler. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Esther Dukes resided at this address and that Granville Dukes, a clerk, and Marcus Dukes, a laborer, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John A. Sweeney, a mailer employed by the Daily News Publishing Company, and his wife, Kate Sweeney, resided at this address. John Albert Sweeney (1870-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Connors, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $25,000 and that sale occurred in 1998. The previous owners of record of the property were Jeanie D. Kusie and Mark N. Kusie, who resided in Eagan, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is Mark Neal Kusie, who resides in Eagan, Minnesota. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dohm resided at the former nearby 63 Leech Street. In 1879, Frederick W. Dohm was the partner of Nicholas Gross in N. Gross & Company, undertakers located at 154 West Third Street, was employed as an upholsterer by W. L. Anderson, and resided at 49 McBoal Street. Frederick W. Dohm came to St. Paul in 1852, was a pioneer in the undertaking and decorating business in St. Paul, served in both the First Minnesota Regiment and the Second Minnesota Regiment as a captain during the American Civil War, married Rose Muggley, was a member of St. Paul Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, and belonged to the Minnesota National Guard. Frederick W. Dohm and Rose Muggley Dohm ( -1908) were the parents of five sons and five daughters, including Dr. Arthur Dohm (1884- .) Dr. Arthur Dohm graduated from the public schools of St. Paul, attended the State University, graduated from its medical department in 1906, was a physician, initially engaged in hospital work, then became a police surgeon, was a member of the American Medical Association, was a member of the Minnesota Medical Association, was a member of the Ramsey County Medical Association, was a member of the Modern Samaritans, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a member of the Columbian Knights, and married Anna C. Cody in 1910.
68 Leech Street: William Dixon House; Built in 1885. The building is a one story, 939 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1889 city directory indicates that E. G. B. Henry resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#33093) indicate that Carl Barsokine (1895- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private First Class in Company A of the Third Pioneer Infantry, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 3" tall, was a factory worker at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, was a teamster after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Alice Baroskine, a helper, Carl Baroskine, a packer employed by the Milton Dairy Company, Frank Baroskine, a packer employed by the Milton Dairy Company, Genevieve Baroskine, a machine operator, and Ole Benson, a fireman employed by the Dispatch and Pioneer Press, all boarded at this address and that Joseph Baroskine, a laborer, resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Ole Benson (1855-1924,) the widower father of Thomas Searing, who was born in Denmark to parents who were born in Denmark and who died of a suicide, resided at this address in 1924. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Edward G. Henry ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2001 and the sale price was $139,900. The current owner of record of the property is Luke R. Shimp, who resides in North Oaks, Minnesota. Luke Shimp is the late (2001) entry to the trio, with David Burley and Stephanie Shimp, that owns The Blue Plate Restaurant Company, which operates the Highland Grill (St. Paul,) the Edina Grill (Edina, Minnesota,) the Groveland Tap (St. Paul,) and the Longfellow Grill (Minneapolis.) The Blue Plate Restaurant Company was established in 1993 by David Burley, who grew up in Western Australia with his family in the hotel/pub business, and by Stephanie Shimp, who grew up on the Mississippi River in Lake City, Minnesota, who met as employees of the Nicollet Island Inn on the Minneapolis riverfront. Luke Shimp joined the company after spending seven seasons on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit, including Joe Gibbs Racing as a mechanic and in pit support. The Blue Plate Restaurant Company also operated the Blue Plate Restaurant in Red Wing, Minnesota, several years ago, but eventually closed the restaurant. The Blue Plate Restaurant Company had 250 employees and $6.6 million in revenue in 2006. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph Urban, a packer employed by Armour & Company, and his wife, Gladys Urban, resided at the former nearby 70 Leech Street.
72 Leech Street: Built in 1900. The building is a two story, 1466 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Edward Chester Agnew resided at this address in 1890. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frederick A. Dohm (1879-1909,) the married son of Frederick W. Dohm, who was born in St. Paul to parents who were born in the United States and who died of gangrenous pharyngitis, resided at this address in 1909. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry Wiotte, a chef, and his wife, Mary Wiotte, resided at this address. Edward C. Agnew was born in County Autrim, Ireland, emigrated to the United States, settled in West St. Paul, Minnesota, before 1860, was a carpenter, married Hannah Miller (1836-1940,) enlisted in the First Minnesota Regiment during the American Civil War, was a musician, was 5' 8" tall, had a fair complexion, brown hair and blue eyes, suffered from rheumatism, was mustered out with the regiment in 1864, joined the William H. Acker Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Post #21 in 1885, resided at this address in 1888, and died in St. Paul. Edward Chester Agnew (1830-1890) died of apoplexy. Anna Maria Agnew (Mrs. Cushman Kellogg) Davis (1854-1908) was the daughter of Edward Chester Agnew and Ann Eliza Dixon Agnew, was born in St. Paul, married Cushman Davis (1838-1900/1901) in 1882, died in St. Paul, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, District Of Columbia. Frederick W. Dohm ( -1924) and Henry Wiotte ( -1934) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2000 with a sale price of $85,000. The current owner of record of the property is Jay M. Kurvers. [See the note for Frederick W. Dohm for 58 Leech Street.] [See note on Cushman Davis for 710 West Linwood Avenue.]
73 Leech Street: Women of Nations House/Wilder Day Care Nursery #2; Built in 1929. The three story, 13648 square foot, structure is tax exempt property as a charitable/welfare facility. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Wilder Day Care Nursery #2 was located at this address from 1931 to 1976. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Wilder Day Nursery #2 was located at this address. Frances Grannis was the superintendent of the Day Nursery in 1930. The current owner of record of the property is Women of Nations. Women of Nations is a shelter, crisis intervention agency and advocacy group for Native American and other battered women in St. Paul that was founded in 1982. The Board of Directors of Women of All Nations included Clyde Bellecourt in 2001 and State Representative Paul Thissen (DFL-Minneapolis) in the early 2000's.
74-80 Leech Street: Central Church of Christ/Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church/St. Paul Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church; Built in 1903 (1900 according to Ramsey County property tax records.) The one story 5476 square foot structure is tax exempt property. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Central Church of Christ was located at this address from 1903 to 1920, that St. Mark's Lutheran Church was located at this address from 1922 to 1956, that Calvary Bible Church was located at this address from 1958 to 1968, that the Leech Street Seventh Day Adventist Church was located at this address from 1969 to 1974, that the building was vacant from 1975 to 1978, and that the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church was located at this address from 1974. The 1930 city directory indicates that the St. Marks German Lutheran Evagelical Church was located at this address. The Glendale-Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, with a membership of 77, and the St. Paul Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church, with a membership of 62, are located at this address. Carlos Blake is the pastor of the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church and Elmer Manzanares is the pastor of the St. Paul Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church. The current owner of record of the property is Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church. The Seventh Day Adventist Church was founded in 1844 in Washington, New Hampshire, growing out of the work of William Miller, a well-known Baptist preacher, and originally was known as Christian Connection believers, a religious body that was fifth in membership within the United States in the mid-nineteenth century and that sought biblical authority for every aspect of belief. Adherents of at least five different religious faiths formed the first Sabbath keeping Christian Adventist church. The Seventh-day Adventist Church was born out of the Millerite movement of the 1840's among these believers who rediscovered the seventh-day Sabbath and chose the name "Seventh-day" which refers to the biblical Sabbath, Saturday, and "Adventist" which contemplates the return of Jesus Christ. Shortly after settling on a denominational name in 1860, Seventh-day Adventists began to talk about a worldwide movement. The denomination was officially organized in 1863, when the movement included some 125 churches and 3,500 members. By 1864, Michael Belina Czechowski, a former Catholic priest, decided to spread the Seventh-day Adventist message throughout Europe. In 1874, the church was ready to send abroad its first official missionary, J. N. Andrews, who went to Switzerland. By the end of the 19th century, Seventh-day Adventism had become worldwide in scope. Seventh-day Adventists arose within an apocalyptic movement that stressed the nearness of the Second Advent. Of an estimated 14.4 million Seventh-day Adventists, 95 percent are located outside of the United States. Don Schneider is the president and Roscoe J. Howard, III, is the secretary of the North American Division of the Church, located in Silver Spring, Maryland. In 1879, Mary Mattocks, the widow of William Mattocks, and Susan Mattocks both resided on Leech Street South of McBoal Street and Michael Mattocks, a plasterer, boarded on Leech Street South of McBoal Street.
82 Leech Street: Built in 1885; Italianate in style. The building is a two story, 1911 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half bathroom, frame house. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Terence McGovern resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Iva Silke, the widow of Henry J. Silke, Frederick W. Steffen, a caller employed by the St. Paul Union Depot, and his wife, Bertha Steffen, resided at this address. The current house at this address was moved to this location in the mid 1990's and has been subsequently restored. Iva M. Silke (1902-1977) was born in Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Frederick H. Steffen (1901-1983) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Stecker, and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold for $46,500 and that sale occurred in 1999. The current owners of record of the property are Christopher L. Nelson and Tania K. Nelson Tilp, who reside in Bloomington, Minnesota, and the current owners of record of the property are Mary M. Zindren and Sean P. Zindren.
83-97 Leech Street: Built in 1891 (1888 (Units 83 and 85) and 1891 (Units 89, 91, 93, 95 and 97) according to Ramsey County tax records;) Queen Anne/Victorian row house in style. Unit 83 is a 2130 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame condominium, which last sold in 1991 for $33,333, and which is currently owned by Raymond J. Joachim, Jr, who resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Unit 85 is a 1323 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame condominium, which last sold in 1991 for $33,333, and which is currently owned by Raymond J. Joachim, Jr., who resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Unit 89 is a 1420 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick condominium/row house, which last sold in 2001 for $205,000, and which is currently owned by Peter A. Hanf and Sara N. Wilson. Unit 91 is a 1420 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick condominium/row house, which was previously owned by Sarah H. Hunter, which was last sold in 2006 for $260,000, and which is currently owned by Colleen A. Igo. Unit 93 is a 1420 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick condominium/row house, which was previously owned by Eleanor C. Waldrup, which was last sold in 2004 for $239,900, and which is currently owned by Heidi L. Havens and Jeff M. Krueger. Unit 95 is a 1420 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick condominium/row house, which last sold in 2006 for $252,200, which was previously owned by Christopher J. Neale and Patricia C. Walsh, and which is currently owned by James H. Lindborg and Vaughn P. Kelly. Unit 97 is a 1420 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick condominium/row house, which was previously owned by Jacqueline M. Fleming and Phillip G. Fleming and which is currently owned by Jacqueline M. Fleming. 89-97 Leech Street was built on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner, the widow of a Civil War veteran who resided at 192 McBoal Street. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Pleins and their daughter, R. C. Pleins, and L. H. Pleins resided at 83 Leech Street. The 1898 city directory indicates that Mrs. Louisa Pleins, her daughter, and L. H. Pleins resided at 83 Leech Street. World War I veteran Arthur E. Taylor resided at 97 Leech Street in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#21328) indicate that Oscar M. Johnson (1889- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Company D of the Seventh Infantry, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 8" tall, was a liquor compounder at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a clerk employed by the U. S. Army Retail Store after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with Miss __?__ Wantrum, his aunt, at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#23325) indicate that Harold E. Johnson (1891- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private First Class in the Provost Guard Company at Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 6 3/4" tall, was a wireman at induction, was issued one bronze Victory button, was an electrician employed by the Pioneer Electric Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his aunt, Miss M. Wardrum, at 91 Leech Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur E. Taylor was a clerk with the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad and boarded at 489 St. Anthony Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that 89 Leech Street was vacant, that Hattie B. Murray resided at 83 Leech Street, that Minnie Wardrum, a domestic, and Henry A. Johnson, owner of a billiards parlor located at 267 West Seventh Street, resided at 91 Leech Street, that Mrs. Eleanor Prosser, the widow of James F. Prosser, resided at 93 Leech Street, and that 95 Leech Street was vacant. Anna K. Pleins ( -1923) and Elizabeth A. Gardner ( -1931) both died in Ramsey County. Hattie B. Murray ( -1931) died in St. Louis County, Minnesota. After becoming delapitated over time and suffering a fire that destroyed one unit, the rowhouse was restored in 1977 by Carol Andersen and was converted to condominiums. In 2006, Matt Mejia and the Uno Development company, a Hispanic owned business, was able to purchase the home, renovate it, and sell it to a single family buyer. Patricia C. Walsh was a contributor to the Democratic National Committee in 2004.
88 Leech Street (formerly 13 McBoal:) Valentine Haag House; Built in 1880 (1857 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association.) The building is a two story, 1864 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. Valentine Haag and Annie Haag, the parents of Joseph Haag, a tinsmith, built their first home at this address and that house is now a shed behind the current house. The 1910 city directory indicates that Alb W. Haeusler, a watchmaker who was employed by F. A. Defiel, boarded at this address and that Caroline S. Haeusler, widow of John Haeusler, resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Joseph Albachten, the father of an infant male son who died in 1913 of hematemesis, who was born in the United States, resided at this address in 1913. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph A. Albachten resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry C. Westphal, a clerk employed by the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company, and his wife, Rosalie Westphal, resided at this address. In 1879, Valentine Haag, a wood dealer, resided at 13 Leech Street, that George Haag, a tinner employed by J. Haag, boarded at 13 Leech Street, and that Joseph Haag, proprietor of a hardware store at 246 Fort Road, resided at 69 Von Minden Street. Joseph Haag ( -1915,) Albert W. Haeusler ( -1923,) Joseph A. Albachten ( -1929,) Fred A. Defiel ( -1930,) and Henry C. Westphal ( -1940) all died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Judith Wilwert and Kenneth L. Wilwert.
90 Leech Street: Valentine Haag House; Built in 1885. The building is a 782 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler. The 1930 city directory indicates that William O. Haeusler, a painter, and his wife, Anna Haeusler, resided at this address. Valentine Haag and Annie Haag were the parents of Joseph Haag, a tinsmith. Anna Haeusler ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1998 and the sale price was $69,900. The current owner of record of the property is Terrence M. Crowley, who resides at 1471 Midway Parkway. Minnie Wardrum ( -1942) and Eleanor Prosser ( -1954) both died in Ramsey County.
96 Leech Street: Built in 1903. The building is a one story, 1859 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Oscar I. Selle, an engineer employed at the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Elsie Selle, resided at this address. Oscar "Ingvald I." Selle (1890-1978) had a mother with a maiden name of Olson and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Richard Lee Kutz. The 1920 city directory indicates that Florence Fichtenau, a teacher at the Hancock School, Helen R. Fichtenau, a teacher, Max Fichtenau, a cigarmaker employed by F. W. Tuchelts Sons, and Paul Fichtenau, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, all boarded at the former nearby 97 Leech Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 97 Leech Street was vacant.
102 Leech Street: Elizabeth Shearen House; Built in 1882. The building is a one story, 1216 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Patrick J. Shearen, a stockman employed by Finch, Van Slyck & McConville, and James H. Shearen, a laborer, resided at this address. Patrick J. Shearen ( -1934) died in Ramsey County. Elizabeth Margaret Shearen (1905-1986) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Klinker, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1991 with a sale price of $35,000. The current owners of record of the property are Sandra L. Mowry and Steven L. Mowry. The 1930 city directory indicates that George C. Brown, a clerk at the Central Police Station, his wife, Bernice Brown, Mrs. Mary Magee, the widow of James Magee, and Marie T. Magee, a stenographer employed by the Live Stock Sanitary Board, all resided at the former nearby 103 Leech Street. The Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board was formed in 1903 by Laws of Minnesota 1903, Chapter 352. Prior to 1903, the board�s functions were performed by the Minnesota Department of Health. In 1931, Dr. Charles E. Cotton was the secretary and executive officer of the Minnesota Live Stock Sanitary Board and held that position from 1919 to 1942. The Minnesota Livestock Sanitary Board was suceeded in 1980 by the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, which operates under the direction of a five-member board representing livestock producers and veterinarians who are each appointed by the Governor for a term of four years. The Board members appoint the executive director, who must be an accredited veterinarian. The dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Minnesota may serve as consultant to the board without vote. The board was created to protect the health of domestic animals in the state through administration of laws, rules, and regulations related to animal disease control, including diseases transmittable to man and those contagious only to livestock. Early disease concerns included tuberculosis in cattle and swine, glanders in horses, sheep scabies, hog cholera, and rabies. Brucellosis became a concern in the 1920's. The current board members are Holly Neaton, DVM, of Watertown, Minnesota, Mahesh Kumar, DVM, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, Paul FitzSimmons of Good Thunder, Minnesota, John Whitten, DVM, Alexandria, Minnesota, and Steven Brake of Wilmont, Minnesota. Bill Hartman, DVM, is the current executive director of the board. The 1920 city directory indicates that Walter P. Conway, a plasterer, and William J. Conway, a cigarmaker employed by the John Doeren Cigar Company, both boarded at the former nearby 103 Leech Street.
105 Leech Street: Isaac George House/Edward Eggleston House; Built in 1885 (1858 according to the Uppertown Preservation League;) Vernacular Greek Revival in style. The building is a one story, 1196 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house. The house was built by Henry Ward. The house was originally located on McBoal Street and was moved to this address in the 1980's, before its restoration, to make room for an expansion of Bonfe's Auto Repair & Auto Services. Edward Eggleston resided at this address before 1900. Subsequent residents of the house included railroad workers and an extended family of 17. The 1920 city directory indicates that Oscar B. Bengston, a superintendent employed by F. J. Mumm Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Walker, a driver employed by Jacob Goettelman, and his wife, Violet Walker, resided at this address. Edward Eggleston (1837-1902) lived in St. Paul in the 1860's and was a minister, abolitionist, photographer, librarian, and the author of the popular novel The Hoosier Schoolmaster in 1871. He was born in Vevay, Switzerland County, Indiana. His father, Joseph Cary Eggleston (1812-1846), a lawyer of Virginian birth, died when his son was nine years of age. His mother was Mary Jane Craig Eggleston, the daughter of a Western Indian fighter. His education was mainly self-acquired. In 1856, he spent four months in Minnesota for his health, and then, returning to Indiana, became a Methodist preacher. Failing health compelled his return to Minnesota, where he was a general agent of the Bible society, and held pastorates at St. Peter, Minnesota, St. Paul, Stillwater, Minnesota, and Winona, Minnesota. Unlike his brothers, George Cary Eggleston (l839-l9ll) and Joseph William Eggleston, both of whom fought on the Confederate side in the Civil War, Eggleston developed a growing hatred of slavery and consequently refused an offer to attend the University of Virginia. His first wife was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Goodsmith Snyder and his second wife was Frances Goode. In 1866, he moved to Evanston, Illinois, where he became an editor of the National Sunday School Teacher. Starting in 1870, Eggleston lived mainly in the East, in Brooklyn and Lake George, New York. His novel, The Mystery of Metropolisville (1873,) was set in Minnesota. Eggleston also was the author of The Household History of the US and it's People, Circuilt Rider, Faith Doctor, Pocahontas, and Roxy. The biographies of Native Americans by his oldest daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth "Lillie" E. Craig Eggleston (Mrs. Elwyn) Seelye (1858-1923,) motivated him to begin another career as historian of the earliest stages of American settlement. Eggleston's fiction had an important influence in turning American literature towards realism. In 1874, Eggleston became pastor of a church in Brooklyn, New York, to which he gave the name of the Church of Christian Endeavor. In 1900, he was elected President of the American Historical Association. For the last 20 years of his life, Eggleston resided at the Owl's Nest, a stone cottage and summer home on Lake George, Cleverdale, New York, which was built around 1884 by Edward Eggleston on land owned by Elwyn Seelye, and an adjoining structure, Mellowstone, was his library. The Owl's Nest is currently owned by Elizabeth Seelye Williams and the surrounding 75 acres is owned by the Joshua's Rock Corporation. Eggleston died of a stroke. Elizabeth "Lillie" Craig Eggleston Seelye and Elwyn Seelye had six children, Allegra Seelye (1878-1901,) Blanche Allegra Seeyle (Mrs. Lito Willet) Law, Elwyn Eggleston Seeyle (1884-1959,) Edward Eggleston Seeyle (1886-1980,) Cynthia Eggleston Seelye (Mrs. Roy) Stremple (1889-1980,) and Elizabeth Eggleston "Betty" Seelye (Mrs. Harold Wood) Branson (1893-1939.) Elizabeth Seeyle was the author of Life Of George Washington. Elwyn E. Seelye & Company was founded in 1912 in New York City by Elwyn Seelye (1848-1928) and Albert Stevenson. Among the most preeminent engineering firms at the time, Seelye provided structural design services for many prominent New York architects and many famous landmarks, such as the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Coney Island, New York, Parachute Jump, and the National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Elwyn Seelye wrote Data Handbook for Civil Engineers, John Wiley & Sons Inc. (1945), a classic textbook used for decades. The firm grew to include mechanical and electrical engineering services as it added partners, eventually becoming Seelye, Stevenson, Value & Knecht. Seelye, Stevenson, Value & Knecht was the first major acquisition by STV Group, the successor to Sanders & Thomas, a Pennsylvania partnership formed by Whitney Sanders and Ralph Thomas, and Voss Engineering, an equipment manufacturer, in 1972. John Clinton Walker (1907-1999) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Slatter, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Jack M. Boardman and Teresa F. Boardman. Teresa Boardman is a realtor with Keller Williams Inegrity Realty. The 1930 city directory indicates that Phillip J. Mattocks, a foreman at the Commercial Post Office Station, and his wife, Georgia Mattocks, resided at the former nearby 106 Leech Street, that Mrs. Anna Kneeland, the widow of Thomas Kneeland, resided at the former nearby 108 Leech Street, and that Mrs. Anna M. Crowly/Crowley, the widow of John Crowley and a cook, and Glen D. Benscoter, a driver for the Twin Cities Newspaper Service, and his wife, Viola Benscoter, and Arthur D. Benscoter, a clerk employed by the Minnesota News Company, resided at the former nearby 109 Leech Street. Thomas R. Kneeland (1851-1944) was born in Harrison, Maine, graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, in 1874, was admitted to the practice of law in Maine in 1879, moved to Minnesota in 1880, was admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota in 1880, settled in Minneapolis, married Josephine W. Underwood in 1887, was admitted to the practice of law before the U. S. Supreme Court in 1903, was one of the incorporators of the Minneapolis Bar Association, was a Republican, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Hennepin County (District 41 and District 31) from 1909 until 1916, was chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1911, was Special Counsel to the Minnesota Attorney General in the Gross Earnings Tax Case, State of Minnesota vs. the Great Northern Railway Company, and was a member of the Minnesota Efficiency and Economy Commission. Anna Kneeland (1880-1964) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Thomas Kneeland ( -1923) died in Washington County, Minnesota. Anna M. Crowley ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Glen Dale Benscoter (1891-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Caldwell, and died in Ramsey County. Viola "Georgia Deane" "V." Benscoter (1889-1957) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
108-110 Leech Street: Mattocks House; Built in 1913. The building is a two story, 2368 square foot, 11 room, four bedroom, three bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The current owner of record of the property is Lyle D. Tollefson, who resides at 108 Leech Street. Lyle Tollefson, a retiree, was a contributor to the Howard Dean for President campaign and to the John Kerry for President campaign in 2004. The 1930 city directory indicates that James P. Boylan, a machine operator for Waldorf Paper Processing Company, and his wife, Pearl Boylan, resided at the former nearby 111 Leech Street. James P. Boylan (1894-1974) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Pearl B. Boylan (1896-1981) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Ronshein resided at the former nearby 111 Leech Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Bert Causten, a painter employed by Charles P. Ring Company, resided at the former nearby 111 Leech Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that George L. Chinnock, a clerk employed by the Midway Harness Company, resided at the former nearby 109 Leech Street.
112 Leech Street: J. Derose House; Built in 1948. The building is a 1026 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame rambler, with an attached one car garage. The current owner of record of the property is Lorraine E. Harrington. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haag and Miss Josephine Holl resided at the former nearby 118 Leech Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur Fendry, a chauffeur, Clarice Fendry, a clerk, Oscar Fendry, a driver employed by the Nassau Paper Company, and Walter Fendry, a chauffeur, all boarded at the former nearby 118 Leech Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Nicholas De Rose, a laborer, and his wife, Josephine De Rose, resided at the former nearby 118 Leech Street. Valentine Haag and Annie Haag were the parents of Joseph Haag, a tinsmith. Josephine De Rose ( -1949) and Nicholas Salvadore De Rose ( -1952) both died in Ramsey County.
141 McBoal Street: Site of the former McBoal Apartments/Richard Brown Apartments. Built in 1965. The structure is a three story, 16908 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents at this address were William Weber, a clerk employed by the St. Paul City Clerk, and his wife, Johannah Weber (Apartment #1,) Charles J. Winter, a salesman, and his wife, Thyra E. Winter, (Apartment #3,) and Gust O. Meyer, an engineer employed by the Hamm Building, and his wife, Goldie Meyer (Apartment #4,) and that Apartment #2 was vacant. Karin Jones, associated with the Minnesota Mensa Organization, once resided at Apartment #304 at this address. Dawn Y. Lee once resided at this address. Paul Kemna, a weapons specialist with Charlie Company of the First Battalion of the Third Marine Division in 1998, resides at Apartment #306 at this address. Charles Winter ( -1935) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $550,000 and that sale occurred in 1999. The previous owner of record of the property was Irvine Park LLC, which was located in Edina, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is Pergola LLC, located at 208 Western Avenue North. Greenlight Investment, LLC, is located at Apartment #305 at this address. The 1875 city directory indicates that Samuel Bergner, a laborer, resided at the former nearby 50 McBoal Street and that Frederick W. Dohm, an upholsterer employed by W. L. Anderson, resided at the nearby former 49 McBoal Street. The 1879 city directory indicates that John Grace resided at the former nearby 76 McBoal Street, that Michael Harrison, a laborer, boarded at the nearby former 84 McBoal Street, that Theresa Hearf was a domestic at the former nearby 51 McBoal Street, that John Kenny, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 84 McBoal Street, that Erastus W. Leeman, a trunkmaker, resided at 38 McBoal Street, that Terrence McGovern, a farmer, resided at the nearby former 20 McBoal Street, that Peter McGovern, a student, boarded at the nearby former 20 McBoal Street, that James McNamee, a laborer, boarded at 84 McBoal Street, that Alexander Menzies, a janitor employed at the Customs House Building, resided at the former nearby 47 McBoal Street, that Belle Menzies, a teacher, boarded at the former nearby 47 McBoal Street, that Michael Miller resided at the former nearby 65 McBoal Street, that Maurice S. Murphy, a check clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, resided at the former 46 McBoal Street, that Stephen J. Murphy, a fireman employed by the St. Paul & Sioux City RailRoad, boarded at the former 46 McBoal Street, and that Christopher D. O'Brien, a law partner in Davis, O'Brien & Wilson, resided at the former nearby 51 McBoal Street. John Grace (1824-1884) was born in Kilkenny County, Ireland, emigrated to the United States in 1851, moved to St. Paul in 1859, married Mary Corcoran ( -1884,) served in the Tenth Minnesota Regiment during the American Civil War, was the sheriff of Ramsey County from 1868 until 1874, was an incorporator in 1876 of the Peoples' Building Association, was a Ramsey County Commissioner from 1880 until 1881, and died in St. Paul. John Grace owned real estate that became the subject of litigation after his death and the death of his wife over the legality of its conveyance to him through his sister-in-law as a straw man in Ann Conlan et al. v. Thomas Grace et al., 36 Minn. 276 (1886.) In 1875, John Grace was paid by the State of Minnesota $64.50 in expense reimbursements related to the transportation of nine prisoners. In 1880, John Grace owned rental property at 175 Fort Road and at 115 Banfil Street. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad for 432 Summit Avenue.] [See the note for the St. Paul & Sioux City RailRoad for 324 Bates Avenue.]
148 McBoal Street: Built in 1890. The building is a two story, 1646 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. John M. Rafter was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Margaret Rafter, widow of John M. Rafter, Sr., resided at this address and that John M. Rafter, Jr., a travel agent for Hugo Hirschbaum & Company, Estelle Rafter, a stenographer, Harold Rafter, a student, Helen M. Rafter, a clerk for the Dispatch & Pioneer Press, Josephine M. Rafter, a clerk for Northwest Fuel Company, and Marguerite A. Rafter, a machine operator for West Publishing Company, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. John M. Rafter ( -1917) and John M. Rafter ( -1950) both died in Ramsey County. Margaret M. Rafter ( -1950) died in Ramsey County. Harold F. Rafter (1902-1992) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cahill, and died in Ramsey County. Helen Mary Rafter (1889-1979) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cahill, and died in Ramsey County. Marguerite Rafter (1893-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cahill, and died in Ramsey County. The previous owners of record of the property were Virginia A. Cogswell and Warren H. Cogswell and the current owners of record of the property are Jason Crotty and Kathryn E. Crotty.
155 McBoal Street: O.J. Reynolds House; Built in 1890. The building is a two story, 1376 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1887, 1889, 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Reynolds resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John J. Scharffbillig, Sr., a janitor at Monroe School, resided at this address and that John J. Scharffbillig, Jr., a switchman for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, and Raymond W. Scharffbillig, a clerk, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph J. Scharfbillig, a switchman, and his wife, Mae E. Scharfbillig, resided at this address. Joseph J. Scharfbillig (1888-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Orth, and died in Ramsey County. Orlando Jared Reynolds ( -1944) died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record of the property are David B. Poupore and Julianne Poupore. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
156 McBoal Street: Built in 1890. The building is a two story, 1791 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Katharine Lamd Schindler (1903-1905,) the daughter of Jacob J. Schindler, who was born in St. Paul and who died of onteritis, resided at this address in 1905. The 1920 city directory indicates that Albin Dahl, a bookkeeper employed by C. Gotzian & Company, boarded at this address and that George H. Dahl, the proprietor of Dahl's Quality Bakery, located at 253 West Seventh Street, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Sadie Miller, the widow of William Miller, resided at this address. Sadie R. Miller (1895-1994) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rowles, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 with a sale price of $161,000. The current owners of record of the rental property are Matthew J. Swanson and Renee M. Swanson, who reside at 1443 Sargent Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Rosemary Clarkin, the widow of John M. Clarkin, Katherine Clarkin, a cashier, and Robert E. Clarkin, an attendant for the Shell Petroleum Corporation, resided at the former nearby 157 McBoal Street. John M. Clarkin ( -1916) and Mrs. Rose Clarkin ( -1947) died in Ramsey County. Katherine Clarkin (1881-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of King, and died in Ramsey County. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#12893) indicate that Albert Womanski (1892- ,) a 1917 draftee and a Corporal in Company D of the 46th Battalion of the U. S. Guards, was born in Vienna, Austria, moved to Minnesota in 1913, had brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 9 1/4" tall, was a railway mail clerk at induction, was issued one bronze service button, was a railway mail clerk employed by the U. S. Government after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former Avenue. The 1920 city directory indicates that Hugh J. Childs, a clerk employed by the Railway Mail Service, boarded at the former nearby 157 McBoal Street.
159 McBoal Street: Clarkin Brothers House; Built in 1895. The building is a two story, 1840 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, half of a double stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Bernard B. Young resided at this address. Bernard B. Young (1903-1993) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kultz, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the rental property is Mary E. Manthei, who resides in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
161 McBoal Street: Built in 1895. The building is a two story, 1539 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, half of a double stucco house. In 1912, J. D. Kennedy, a son of Thomas F. Kennedy (1824-1905) and Mary E. Woods Kennedy (1823/1828-1912), resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Catherine Clarkin, a clerk, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Patrick H. Clarkin, a patrolman for the St. Paul Fire Insurance Patrol, his wife, Bessie Clarkin, and Betty Clarkin, a saleswoman for Schunemans & Mannheimers, resided at this address. John Daniel Kennedy (1853-1936) was born and died in St. Paul, survived the Dakota Uprising when the family moved from their farm near Shakopee, Minnesota, to Fort Snelling in 1862, married Bridget Anna Glynn (1860-1919) in 1881, farmed at Morton, Renville County, Minnesota, from 1880 to 1912/1914, and was in the grocery buisness in St. Paul, at 1468 Payne Avenue, after 1912/1914. John Kennedy and Bridget Glynn Kennedy had six children, Thomas Francis Kennedy, Sr., (1888-1984,) Mary Eunice Kennedy (1889-1918,) Irene Gertrude Kennedy (1892-1971,) John "Jack" L. Kennedy (1892-1954,) Aloysius "Alois" D. Kennedy (1897-1976,) and Anthony Kennedy (1900-1900.) Bridget Anna Glynn Kennedy was a daughter of Nicholas Glynn (1825-1897) and Mary O. Purcell Glynn (1835-1906). Thomas Francis Kennedy, Sr., was a co-owner of Globe Business College in St. Paul. John "Jack" L. Kennedy retired in 1944 from the Kennedy Brothers Fruit Company after working for this family business with his brother, Alois D. Kennedy, for 30 years. John D. Kennedy ( -1936) and Patrick H. Clarkin ( -1942) both died in Ramsey County. Irene Gertrude Kennedy (1892-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Glynn, and died in Ramsey County. Mary Glynn (1835-1907) was born in Ireland and died in Dakota County. Thomas F. Kennedy (1888-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Glynn, and died in Dakota County. The St. Paul Fire Insurance Patrol operated from 1893 to 1939, when its work was assumed by the St. Paul Fire Department, and was supported by the various insurance companies writing fire insurance. The Fire Insurance Patrol raced the fire department to fires with the sole mission of salvaging as much property as possible from fire danger. The patrol was authorized by the Legislature, but privately financed. Declining fire losses due to improved fire prevention eventually made the patrol redundant. The current owner of record of the rental property is Mary E. Manthei, who resides in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Mynda L. Grimaldi Ohman, a lawyer, and Jeff Kelley, an architect, are also located at this address.
162 McBoal Street: Built in 1901. The building is a one story, 850 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick Hirsig, a watchman employed by the St. Paul Milk Company, and his wife, Mary Hirsig, resided at this address. Friedericke Hirsig ( -1936,) Marie Hirsig ( -1946,) and Fred Hirsig ( -1952) all died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Melanie L. Ehlers and Warren M. Ehlers.
165 McBoal Street: Built in 1887. The building is a two story, 1896 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached one car garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Schulz resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Herrmann resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mrs. A. E. Cobb resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Ann E. Cobb (1820-1899,) who died of vavular insufficiency, resided at this address in 1899. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Theodore Budberg was the father of a stillborn baby girl in 1903 and resided at this address in 1903. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Nellie A. Grover, a member of the church since 1902, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Catherine J. O'Dea, a clerk for the Texas Company, Ellen O'Dea, a clerk, Frank P. O'Dea, associated with Percy Vittum & Company, Mamie O'Dea, a clerk, and Mary O'Dea, an assistant with G. S. Monson, all boarded at this address and that Mary O'Dea, the widow of Frank O'Dea, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary O'Dea, the widow of Frank O'Dea, Catherine J. O'Dea, a cashier employed by the Texas Company, Frank P. O'Dea, a salesman employed by M. F. Patterson Dental Supply Company, and Mary J. O'Dea, an assistant employed by George S. Monson, all resided at this address. Robert Andrew Ward ( -1915) and Mary Burns O'Dea ( -1953) both died in Ramsey County. Francis P. O'Dea (1888-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mc Evoy, and died in Dakota County. Mary Jane O'Dea (1881-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McEvoy, and died in Ramsey County. David A. O'Dea (1885-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mc Evoy, and died in Ramsey County. George E. Cobb was the son of Ann E. Cobb. The last sale of this property was in 1998 and the sale price was $66,000. The current owner of record of the property is Charles W. Repke, Jr. Charles W. Repke, a former aide to former Council Member Dave Thune, a former aide to former State Senator and former Metropolitan Council Chair Ted Mondale, and a former aide to former Council Member Chris Coleman and a lobbyist for District Energy St Paul Inc., a lobbyist for Market Street Energy Company LLC, and a lobbyist for the St. Paul Cogeneration LLC, a community organizer, and the executive director for St. Paul District 2, was appointed a member of the Ramsey County Corrections Advisory Board in 2001 and resides at Apartment #2 at this address.
169 McBoal Street: Terrance Mcgovern House; Built in 1878. The building is a two story, 1696 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Mars resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. Joy resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert J. Dietsch, a department manager for the Robert Street Market, and his wife, Rose Dietsch, and Daniel Forrest resided at this address. Charles Joy (1837-1905) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. Rose J. Dietsch (1904-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Koppy, and died in Ramsey County. Dan Forrest ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Donald R. Waalen, who resides in Hudson, Wisconsin, and the current owner of record of the property is Kristine A. Tyler, who resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
170 McBoal Street: Built in 1900. The building is a two story, 2097 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dunnebeck, J. A. Burrichter, and F. J. Burrichter all resided at this address. The 1889 and 1891 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dunnebeck and J. A. Burrichter resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#9652) indicate that Harry E. Rardin (1896- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Third Class Musician in the Headquarters Company of the 151st Field Artillery, who was born in Minneapolis, had blue eyes, light hair, and a light complexion, was 5' 9 3/4" tall, was a cabinet maker at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Baccarat Sector, Champagne, Grand Marie Fere, Bubardes, Ourcq River, Vesle River, St. Mihiel, Montfaucon, Exermont, and the Meuse-Sedan Campaign, was a carpenter employed by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company after the completion of service, and was married, resided with his wife at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Martha Newcomb, the widow of Patrick L. Newcomb, and Carl D. Gastineau, a fireman employed by the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Margaret Gastineau, resided at this address. John Anton Burrichter ( -1928) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $163,800 and that sale occurred in 2005. The previous owners of record of the property were Linda Distad and Richard Distad, who resided at 1992 Highland Parkway, and the current owner of record of the property is John R. Gladis, who resides in North St. Paul, Minnesota. Linda Distad is the president of the Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and is a professor at the College of St. Catherine.
180 McBoal Street: Former Central Church Of Christ/Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 1910, the Reverend Johnathan McKee was the pastor of the church and resided at 268 Elm. In 1920, the Campbellite Church at Leech Street and McBoal Street was purchased by the Saint Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church and was remodeled at a cost of $8,000. The church moved to the corner of Goodhue Street and Ann Street in 1955. The Campbellite Church has its origins in the period 1800-1840, when several of the breakaway groups from Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist congregations coalesced in 1811 in western Pennsylvania under the leadership of a Presbyterian minister, Thomas Campbell (1763-1854), a Presbyterian preacher, and his son, Alexander Campbell (1788-1866), who sought a union of believers where the simple gospel rather than subsequently developed creeds would be central. They intended to get away from denominational lines and a church hierarchy, and called it the Christian church, but many congregations became known as "Campbellite churches," very likely because of the prominence of Alexander Campbell's writing and debating skills. The term "Campbellite church" was a popular name, but never an official name, and both Campbells denied any intention to found a church, but that they did. Thomas Campbell, his wife Jane Cooneigle Campbell, son Alexander Campbell, and other children, emigrated from Ballymena, Antrim County, Ireland, to Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1807-1809. Alexander Campbell married Margaret Brown (1791-1827), moved to Bethany, Virginia (now West Virginia), founded Bethany College, and, after having converted from being a Presbyterian to being a Baptist, and apparently not intending to do so, started the "Campellite" church, which united with a similar "movement" of Barton Stone, and is today one the largest North American Protestant churches, officially called the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and called the Church of Christ (Disciples) in Canada.
186 McBoal Street: Built in 1888. The building is a story, 2310 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom condominium/house. The 1879 city directory indicates that Jane Miller, the widow of William Miller, resided at the corner of Leech Street and McBoal Street. The 1893 and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Max H. Herrmann resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Rosa Martina Dohm (1848-1908,) the wife of Frederick W. Dohm, who was born in Switzerland to parents also born in Switzerland and who died of thrombosis of the pulmonary artery, resided at this address in 1908. John Joseph Scharfbillig and Catherine Scharfbillig resided at this address in 1917. World War I veterans Frank J. Scharfbillig, Joseph J. Scharfbillig, and Raymond W. Scharfbillig resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#13603) indicate that Joseph J. Scharbillig (1888- ,) a 1917 draftee and a Corporal in Company F of the 346th Infantry, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 5 1/2" tall, was a railroad switchman at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was issued a bronze victory button, was a switchman employed by the Omaha RailRoad after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, John Joseph Scharfbillig, at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#15013) indicate that Raymond W. Scharfbillig (1892 - ,) a 1918 draftee and a Sergeant in the Quarter Master Det, A. P. O. 701, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was a cashier at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a clerk employed by Armour & Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Scharbillig, at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mair Mairovitz, a carpenter, his wife, Mollie Mairovitz, Lawrence Mairovitz, a clerk employed by Rusch Brothers, Rose E. Mairovitz, a bookkeeper employed by the Western Company, and William E. Mairovitz, a salesman employed by the Western Company, all resided at this address. Rosa A. Dohm ( -1908) and Max H. Herrmann ( -1939) both died in Ramsey County. Joseph J. Scharfbillig (1888-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Orth, and died in Ramsey County. Molly Mairovitz ( -1957) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1991 with a sale price of $33,334. The current owner of record of the rental property is Raymond J. Joachim, Jr., who resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dohm resided at the former nearby 187 McBoal Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Florence A. Dohm (1887-1910,) the single daughter of Frederick W. Dohm, who was born in St. Paul to parents born in Germany and Switzerland and who died of chronic nephritis, resided at the nearby former 187 McBoal Street in 1910. The 1920 city directory indicates that James P. Devir, an engineer, boarded at the former nearby 187 McBoal Street and that Fred W. Dohm resided at the former nearby 187 McBoal Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frederick W. Dohm (1837-1925,) the widower father of Dr. Charles L. Dohm, who was born in Germany to parents born in Germany and who died of cardiac failure, resided at the nearby former 187 McBoal Street in 1925. Frederick W. Dohm ( -1924) and Charles L. Dohm ( -1935) both died in Ramsey County.
192 McBoal Street: Gardner House; Built in 1886 (1885 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Queen Victorian in style. The building is two story, 2614 square foot, eleven room, six bedroom, two bathroom, frame house. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William N. Campbell resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William N. Campbell and J. A. Campbell resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William N. Campbell, their daughters, and J. A. Campbell resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William N. Campbell, their daughter, and J. A. Campbell resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Gardner and their daughters resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William Diederich (1830-1905,) the husband of Cecilia Diederich, who was born in Germany to parents also born in Germany and who died of apoplexy and arterio sclerosis, resided at this address in 1905. In 1917, Timothy Tracy and Mathilda Tracy, parents of World War I veteran Joseph P. Tracy, resided at this address according to the records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#31662.) World War I veterans Thomas C. McDermott, a Private, Cornelius A. Tracy (1900- ,) a Private, John F. Tracy (1895- ,) a Private, and Joseph P. Tracy (1893- ,) a Sergeant, resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#31662) indicate that Joseph Patrick Tracy (1893- ,) a 1917 draftee and a Regimental Supply Sargent in the Supply Company of the 351st Infantry, who was born in Graceville, Minnesota, had blue eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 7" tall, was an accountant at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Center Section, Haute Alsace, was a bookkeeper employed by Peoples Coal & Ice Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mathilda Tracy, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John F. Tracy, a bookkeeper, Cornelius A. Tracy, a clerk with Clarkson Coal & Dock Company, James T. Tracy, an electrician, Joseph P. Tracy, a bookkeeper at Peoples Coal & Iron Company, Mary Tracy, a seamstress, Timothy Tracy, an apprentice at the Northwest Electrical Equipment Company, and that Alice M. Clarkin, a clerk employed by the American Railway Express, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Letitia Tracy, a clerk, resided at this address. In 1881, William Campbell was a Democratic Senator in the Minnesota Legislature and, during the re-election vote of U. S. Senator Samuel James Renwick McMillan (1826-1897,) was the lone Senate supporter of Cushman Davis. Samuel James Renwick McMillan (1826-1897) was born in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, graduated from the Western University of Pennsylvania/Duquesne College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1846, read the law in the law offices of Edwin M. Stanton, was admitted to the practice of law in Pennsylvania in 1849, married Harriet Elizabeth Butler, the daughter of Major John B. Butler and Catharine Salina Butler, came to St. Paul in 1852, lived in Stillwater from 1854 until 1856, returned to St. Paul in 1856, was judge of the First judicial district from 1858 until 1864, was a Second Lieutenan. in thye Stillwater Frontier Guards during Indian War of 1862, was an associate justice of the state supreme court from 1864 until 1874 and its chief justice from 1874 until 1875, was a Presbyterian, was a member of the Presbyterian Committee of the revision of the Confession of Faith, was a trustee of the State Reform School, was a Republican, was U. S. senator from Minnesota from 1875 until 1887, succeeding Alexander Ramsey, died in St. Paul, and was interred in Oakland Cemetery. Samuel J. R. McMillan and Harriet Elizabeth Butler McMillan had six children, including Jessie McMillan (Mrs. Edwin C.) Seely and Katharine McMillan (Mrs. James Burrill) Beals, author of Flower Lore and Legend, published in New York by Henry Holt & Company in 1917. John Alexander Campbell ( -1935) died in Ramsey County. Cornelius A. Tracy (1901-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McDermitt, and died in Ramsey County. Joseph P. Tracy (1893-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McDermott, and died in Ramsey County. Timothy Tracy ( -1919) died in Ramsey County. Mary Helen Tracy (1882-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McDermott, and died in Ramsey County. Thomas Charles Tracy (1886-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McDermott, and died in Hennepin County. The last sale of this property was in 2002 and the sale price was $300,000. The current owners of record of the property are Joseph P. Barrett and Veronique Barrett. Lift Kids, Inc., a Minnesota-based nonprofit service enterprise to alleviate the plight of impoverished children through a volunteer corps of experts ready to go build villages and seed sustainable change. Joseph Barrett is the president of Lift Kids, Inc. Joseph Barrett has a bachelor of science degree in foreign service from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and a master's degree in international affairs from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques at the Universit' d'Aix-Marseille, has held senior corporate and investment banking positions with Citigroup, Soci' G'rale and GE Capital, and founded consulting and merchant banking firms Infinity Associates Ltd., Zeus International Capital Corporation and Strategea, Inc..
194 McBoal Street: Patrick O'Brien House/O'Brien-Diederich/Diedrich House; Built in 1880 (1877 according to the Uppertown Preservation League); Vernacular Italianate/Italianate in style. The building is two story, 2388 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The house was rehabilitated as a single family house in 1995. The house was renovated by Authentic Construction Company. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Brien and Walter Confarr resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Brien resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William Diederich, Miss Eva Cameron, and A. L. Cameron resided at this address. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William Diederich, and A. L. Cameron resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William Diederich resided at this address. Patrick O'Brien and Fannie/Fanny O'Brien were the original owners of the house. The 1920 city directory indicates that Blanche Carroll, a dipper employed by the A. M. Ramsey Company, and Patrick N. Carroll, a partner with Lee P. Waterbury in Waterbury & Carroll, auto repairers, both boarded at this address and that Patrick Carroll, a switchman employed by Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, resided at 194 McBoal Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Barbara McCambridge, the widow of Thomas McCambridge, and Patrick McCambridge, a laborer, resided at this address. Patrick O'Brien (1841- ) was born in Ireland, came to the United States in 1843, moved to St. Paul in 1852, was initially employed by the law firm of Rice, Hollinshead, & Becker, went into the postal service in 1864, with Charles Nichols as postmaster, became employed by the Daily Press newspaper in 1865, rejoined the postal service in 1870, and became the assistant postmaster for St. Paul. Patrick O'Brien served under nine postmasters in St. Paul, Charles Nichols, J. A. Wheelock, David Day, William Lee, Henry A. Castle, Robert A. Smith, A. R. McGill, Mark D. Flower, and Edward Yarrish. Patrick O'Brien married Frances A. Higgins and the couple had six children, Helen M. O'Brien, Frances P. O'Brien, Emma M. O'Brien, Elizabeth M. O'Brien, Jessie O'Brien, and John C. O'Brien. Fannie O'Brien was a dressmaker. The O'Briens had a Norwegian servant, Mary Whitcraft. The house sold for $7,500 in 1889. William Diederich, a liquor store operator, and his wife, Cecilia Diederich, subsequently owned the house. The Diederichs had an Irish servant, Catherine Churchill. After William Diederich's death in 1904, Cecilia Diederich continued to live in the house until 1908, when the house was converted to a multi-unit rental property before its recent renovation. Patrick O'Brien ( -1912) and Thomas McCambridge ( -1928) both died in Ramsey County. William Edward Diederich (1888-1980) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Biscenius, and died in Stevens County, Minnesota. Eva Mary Cameron (1877-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Farely, and died in Ramsey County. Catherine Churchill (1887-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berdget, and died in Carlton County, Minnesota. Joseph Albert Wheelock (1831-1906) was born in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, a son and one of 12 children of Joseph Wheelock (1798-1880) and Mercy Whitman Wheelock (1802-1869,) came to Minnesota to seek relief from serious lung trouble in 1850, commenced the publication of the Financial and Real Estate Advertiser in 1854 with Charles H. Parker, became the associate editor of the Pioneer and Democrat in 1859, following the 1858 sale of the Financial and Real Estate Advertiser to the Pioneer, became the editor-in-chief of the St. Paul Pioneer Press in 1861, after William R. Marshall, the prior editor, enlisted in the Union Army, was a warm friend of Governor Alexander Ramsey, who appointed him commissioner of statistics of Minnesota in 1860 and, during Ramsey's second senatorial term, arranged his appointment as postmaster of St. Paul from 1870 to 1875, was a member of the board of the Minnesota Historical Society, was president of the St. Paul Park Board in 1893 and was influential in the acquisition of Como Park, and wintered in Redlands, California, in his later years. Joseph Albert Wheelock was the son of Joseph Wheelock and Sybil Tarbell Wheelock and Mercy Whitman Wheelock was the daughter of Abraham Whitman (1761-1854) and Hannah Webber (1771-1847.) Joseph Albert Wheelock's siblings were John Wheelock (1825- ,) James Amariah Wheelock (1827- ,) Abraham Wheelock (1829- ,) William Wheelock, Charlotte Letitia Wheelock (Mrs. William) Miller (1832- ,) Jesse Tarbell Wheelock (1834-1835,) Hannah Maria Wheelock (Mrs. Edward) Chipman (1836- ,) Jesse Edwin Wheelock (1838- ,) Mary Ellen Wheelock (1840- ,) Ann Augusta Wheelock (Mrs. Edwin) Ruggles (1842- ,) and William Anderson Black Wheelock. Joseph Albert Wheelock married Catherine "Kate" French Wheelock in 1861 and the couple had three children, Katrine Wheelock, Ellen Wheelock, and Webster Wheelock. The Joseph A. Wheelock house was located at 421 Summit Avenue, but was razed in 1912. Webster Wheelock (1870-) was born in St. Paul, married Martha Gilfillan (1876- ) in 1900, and the couple had two children, Webster Wheelock, Jr., and Joseph Albert Wheelock. In 1909, Webster Wheelock, Sr., was the editor of the Pioneer Press. The Wheelock burial plot at Oakland Cemetery includes Joseph Albert Wheelock (1831-1906,) Kate French Wheelock (1836-1922,) Katrine Wheelock (1865-1917,) Ellen Wheelock (1867-1944,) Jesse Edwin Wheelock (1838-1879,) Theodore French (1831-1860,) Webster Wheelock (1870-1931,) and Martha G. Wheelock (1876-1964.) William Lee was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Minnesota in 1876. William Lee (1822-1906) was born in Milford, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, was a merchant in Easton, Pennsylvania, came to St. Paul in 1859, engaged in the dry goods business, was a part owner of the reformulated St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad in 1862 when it was conveyed to private owners by the State of Minnesota, operated a jobbing house, was a Democrat, was mayor of St. Paul from 1870 until 1872, was a member of the commission, with H. S. Fairchild, John Nichols, and D. W. Ingersoll, overseeing the construction of the Fort Snelling bridge in 1871, was a Ramsey County commissioner from 1875 until 1876, was the St. Paul postmaster from 1888 until 1892, died in St. Paul, and is buried in Oakland Cemetery. William Lee ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. Henry Anson Castle (1836 or 1841-1916 or 1917) was born in Adams County, Illinois, was the son of Timothy Hunt Castle and Julia A. Boyd and was the grandson of Philo Castle and Jerusha Dix, was a Civil War veteran as a Sergeant-Major in the 73rd Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was a member of the Minnesota Department of the Grand Army of the Republic, married Margaret W. Jaquess, the daughter of James F. Jaquess and Mary Sciple Jaquess, was the president of the Minnesota Newspaper Association in 1885-1886, representing the St. Paul Dispatch, was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota Soldiers' Orphans Home in Winona County in the 1870's, was the author of An Historical Sketch of the Department of Minnesota and of the G.A.R., published in St. Paul by H. L. Collins Company, Printers, in 1891, was the author of The Army Mule and Other War Sketches published in Indianapolis, Indiana, by the Bowen-Merrill Company, in 1897, was the author of the article "Defects and Abuses in Our Postal System--I," North American Review (1902), was the author of History of St. Paul and Vicinity: A Chronicle of Progress and a Narrative Account of the Industries, Institutions, and People of the City and its Tributary Territory, published in Chicago, by the Lewis Publishing Company in 1912, and was the author of Minnesota, Its Story and Biography, published in Chicago, by the Lewis Publishing Company in 1915. Henry Anson Castle was the founder of North St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1870, that was initially named Castle Site, along the shore of Silver Lake, and that was incorporated as North St. Paul in 1887. Henry Anson Castle ( -1916) died in Ramsey County. Mary J. Castle was a daughter of Henry Anson Castle. Robert A. Smith (1828-1913) was the mayor of St. Paul from 1887 to 1892, 1894 to 1896, and 1900 to 1908. Andrew Ryan McGill (1840-1905), of St. Peter, Nicollet County, a Republican, was a lawyer, was a newspaper editor, was the superintendent of schools in Nicollet County, was the Minnesota insurance commissioner, was the private secretary for Minnesota Governor Horace Austin from 1870 to 1874, was Minnesota Governor from 1887 to 1889, and was a member of Minnesota state senate for the 37th District from 1899 to 1905. Mark D. Flower was the secretary of the Minnesota Board of Trustees of Soldiers' Orphans in 1872. Mark Deloss Flower (1842/1843-1907,) the son of Marcus/Markus Tullius Cicero Flower, a hotel operator, and Sibellia/Cybell/Cybele Brooks Flower (1819- ,) was born in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, moved to Minnesota with his parents in 1855, attended the Aurora Institute, Aurora, Illinois, attended the Clark Seminary, Aurora, Illinois, served with the Seventh Illinois Regiment during the American Civil War, participated at the the Battle of Corinth in 1862, was promoted to the rank of adjutant general on the staff of General C. W. Dustin and then on the staff of General M. T. Williamson in 1863, married Lena Gutherz (1847- ) in 1864, resided in St. Paul after 1870, was the United States Supervising Inspector of Steam Vessels in the 1870's, was a Republican, was the Minnesota Adjutant General, appointed by Governor Horace Austin, from 1870 until 1876, was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic, was a Mason, was a member of the People's Church, owned a steamboat and several barges until 1877, was the secretary and treasurer of the St. Paul Dispatch in 1879, was the deputy collector of customs at the port of St. Paul in 1879, resided in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, in 1879, was the partner, with Frederick G. Gutherz, of Flower & Gutherz and was a proprietor of the Lake Elmo Lodge in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, in 1879, was president and general manager of the St. Paul Union Stockyards Company, was a director of the Stock Yards National Bank, was a director and general claim agent for the Chicago Great Western Railway, was a director of the Interstate Investment Trust, resided at 428 Ashland Avenue in 1881 and in 1891, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1905 representing Ramsey County (District 36,) served as postmaster in St. Paul from 1905 until 1907, and died in St. Paul. Mark Deloss Flower and Lena Gutherz "Tante" Flower adopted as their daughter a neice, Grace Hawkins Flower (Mrs. John Thomas) Conley, whose daughter, Markell Conley (1899-1971,) married Edward Brooks ( -1954) of Brooks-Scanlon, Inc. of Minneapolis and resided at Eastcliff, the Saint Paul mansion that was given by the Brooks family to the University of Minnesota for use at the University president's house. Mark D. Flower was the brother of May Flower (Mrs. Francis L.) Krayenbuhl. The law firm of Rice, Hollinshead & Becker was composed of Edmund Rice, William Hollinshead, and George Becker. Edmund Rice (1819-1889) was born at Waitsfield, Vermont, came to Minnesota in 1849, was a lawyer with the firm of Rice, Hollinshead & Becker from 1849 to 1855, was president of the Minnesota & Pacific RailRoad and of the St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad from 1857 to 1872, and died at White Bear Lake. William Hollinshead ( -1860) joined the firm when Ellis Whitall left the firm. Hollinshead came to St. Paul in 1850 after practicing law in Philadelphia, married Ellen Rice (1826-1904) in 1851, and was an unsuccessful Whig candidate for Representative in 1854. William Hollinshead and Moses Sherburne, members with Aaron Goodrich of a statutory recompilation commission appointed by the State Legistature, were the compilers of The Public Statutes of the State of Minnesota (1849-1858), published in St. Paul by The Pioneer Printing Company in 1859, an official compilation to republish the general laws contained in the Revised Statutes of 1851 plus Laws 1849, Laws 1851, Laws 1852, Laws 1853, Laws 1854, Laws 1855, Laws 1856, Laws 1857, Extra Session Laws 1857, and Laws 1858. The 1859 compilation was reviewed for accuracy by the Minnesota Supreme Court, but was not enacted as a single piece of legislation by the Minnesota Legislature. The same commission also prepared a stautory code of legal practice and pleadings in 1858. George Loomis Becker (1827/1829-1904) was born in Locke, Cayuga County, New York, the son of Hiram Becker and Sophia Millard Becker, studied at at the Moravia Academy and the Western Reserve College at Hudson, Ohio, moved with his parents to Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1841, graduated from the University of Michigan in 1846, studied law with George Sedgwick of Ann Arbor, Michigan, moved to St. Paul in 1849, was elected a St. Paul alderman in 1854, was St. Paul Mayor in 1856 and 1857, was actively engaged in the railroad freight forwarding business after 1856, was appointed brigadier general of the Minnesota Militia by Governor Henry Hastings Sibley in 1858, was elected a representative in Congress with James M. Cavanagh and William W. Phelps in 1858 to take a seat upon the admission of Minnesota into the Union, but made the losing playing card cut when the number of representatives was reduce from three to two, was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Minnesota in 1860, was chosen Land Commissioner of the St. Paul &; Pacific RailRoad in 1862, became President of the First Division of the St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad (connecting the Red River of the North with the Mississippi River and connecting St. Paul with Manitoba) in 1864, was a member of the state Constitutional Convention in 1857, was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor in 1859 (losing to Alexander Ramsey) and in 1894 (losing to Knute Nelson,) served four terms in the State Senate beginning in 1867, was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress in 1872, was a member of Minnesota Railroad & Warehouse Commission from 1885 until 1901, and was buried at Oakland Cemetery. Becker County, Minnesota, was named for George L. Becker in 1858, ten yars before residents of European extraction began to live in the county. Becker, in his capacity of President of the First Division of the St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad, founded Benson, Minnesota (1870,) Litchfield, Minnesota (1869,) Morris, Minnesota (1871,) and Willmar, Minnesota (1869.) Heman Millard and Hiram Becker operated a store/whiskey supply house at Evan's Mills, New York, in the early 1800's. The 1917 Catalogue of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, published by James T. Brown of New York, indicated that George Loomis Becker received a bachelors degree from the University of Michigan in 1846, was a lawyer, was mayor of St. Paul from 1856 to 1857, was a member of the Minnesota Constitutional Convention in 1857, was elected to the U. S. Congress from Minnesota in 1857, and was a member of the Minnesota Senate from 1868 to 1872. Ellen Rice Hollinshead made a grueling winter overland and river trip from Mendota, Minnesota, to Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1848 in the company of Henry H. Sibley and his wife, during Sibley's journey to Washington, D.C., as a Wisconsin/Minnesota territorial delegate to Congress. The sister of Ellis Whitall, Matilda Whitall Rice (1834-1906,)was the wife of Henry Rice. The law firm of Rice, Hollinshead & Becker dissolved in 1855 or 1856, when Rice retired. H. R. Hollinshead (1853-1888) was the son of William Hollinshead, resided in Roseville, Minnesota, was a civil engineer employed by the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba RailRoad, and married Cornelia Anna Baker (1860-1949), the daughter of Judge D. A. J. Baker, in 1880. George Sedgwick of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, was a member of the Michigan state house of representatives from Washtenaw County in 1850, and was mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 1851 to 1853, after Ann Arbor, Michigan, officially had become a city. In 1875, Patrick O'Brien was named the Assistant St. Paul Postmaster by Frederick Driscoll, the St. Paul Postmaster. The property was last sold for $28,900 and that sale occurred in 1995. The current owners of record of the property are Ann M. P. Schroeder and Thomas S. Schroeder. The Uppertown Preservation League is also currently located at this address.
199 McBoal Street: T.J. O'Connor Double House; Built in 1889. Unit #1 is a 1826 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame condominium/house. The 1889 and 1891 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hall resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that William Woodward, an expressman with a business at 521 St. Peter Street, resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Julia Jenks (1856-1921,) the widowed sister-in-law of Mrs. Jennie Notton, who was born in Indiana to parents born in the United States and who died of a carcinoma of the stomach, resided at this address in 1921. The 1930 city directory indicates that Anthony Seller resided at this address. In 2003, the St. Paul City Council approved a fence height variance for this address. Unit #1 last sold in 1998 for $108,000 and is currently owned by Kelly Keating and Patrick M. O'Shaughnessy.
201 McBoal Street: Built in 1889. Unit #2 is a 3600 square foot, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame condominium. Unit #3 is a 2358 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame condominium. The 1889, 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Whitney resided at this address. The 1910 city directory indicates that Bridget O'Connor, widow of Thomas O'Connor, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Anne McCarthy, the widow of Edward McCarthy, boarded at this address and that Bridget O'Connor, the widow of Jos. O'Connor, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Arthur Eustace Whitney ( -1928) died in Hennepin County. Edward F. McCarthy ( -1917) died in Ramsey County. Unit #2 last sold in 2006 for $226,500, was previously owned by Patrice M. Henning, and is currently owned by Jason R. Swanson and Katie A. Swanson. Pat Henning participated in a Group Study Exchange to Mexico for Rotary International District 5960 and was an alumna of the St. Paul Midway Rotary. Unit #3 last sold in 1998 for $82,000 and is currently owned by Kim M. Dettmer. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Emma Young, the widow of John Young, resided at the former nearby 201 1/2 McBoal Street.
202 McBoal Street: Catherine Weber and Martin Weber House; Original limestone structure built in 1856 (1855 according to Empson, 1867 according to the Uppertown Preservation League and to the St. Paul Heritage Preservation Commission, and 1875 according to Ramsey County tax records) and woodframe addition built in 1880; Vernacular Greek Revival/Italianate in style; Christian Rhinehardt and Jacob Amos, stonemasons and builders. The building is a one story, 1055 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame and limestone condominium/brick bungalow, with a detached garage. The structure has two foot thick walls and has stone lintels. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Martin Weber resided at this address from 1855. The 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that M. N. Weber and Mrs. Catherine Weber resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Paul L. Therrien resided at this address. Martin Weber (1830-1871) was a cooper. Martin Weber married Katherina Keil in 1867 at Assumption Church, St. Paul's German Roman Catholic Church, and the couple had three sons, Joseph Weber (1867- ,) Martin Weber, Jr. (1868- ,) and William Weber (1872- .) Katherina Weber continued to live in the house until her death in 1895 and Martin Weber, Jr., lived in the house until 1923. The house was recently restored and converted to a condominium. Christian Rhinehart lived at 383 Goodhue. Jacob Amos lived at 276 Banfil. Assumption Church was the first parish established in St. Paul, in 1856, by German settlers to the Minnesota Territory. In 1853, Bishop Cretin commissioned Father Michael Wurtzfeld to organize a parish for the German immigrants to Minnesota. Father Keller built the first Assumption Church before he was transferred to Faribault, Minnesota, in 1857. Father Demetrius became the pastor of Assumption Church in 1857. The current church was built between 1869 and 1873, is of German Romanesque revival style, has 210-foot twin towers, and was built of local limestone. The church was modeled after the Ludwigskirche in Munich and was designed by Reidl, Schlick, Erd & Bahnholzer (principally Joseph Reidl, who was a court architect for the ruling Wittelsbach family in Germany.) At the time of its dedication in 1874, Assumption Church was criticized as being too plain for contemporary Victorian tastes. Several daughter parishes were split off from Assumption Church, Sacred Heart in 1881, Saint Francis de Sales in 1884, Saint Matthew in 1886, Saint Agnes in 1887, and Saint Bernard in 1890. The German Catholic newspaper, Der Wanderer, was founded in 1867 and was located at Assumption Church. Father John M. Solnce (1861-1915) was transferred to the Assumption Church in 1912, to replace Father James Trobec, and died of diabetes. Father Robert E. Russell was posted at Assumption Church before World War II. The church once contained the last and most stupendous work by the German-American church painter Johann Schmitt, a 62 foot by 42 foot mural that represented the Virgin Mary's Assumption, painted in 1887, and overpainted in 1931. In 1885-1886, the Very Reverend Valentine Stimmler, O.S.B., was the prior of the church, and the Reverend Bernard Locknikar, O.S.B., the Reverend Stanislaus Preiser, O.S.B, and the Reverend Augustin Lobmayer, O.S.B., were assistant priests at the church. Rev. Eugene Abbott is the current pastor of Assumption Church. Johann Schmitt (1825- ) was born in Heinstadt, Baden, Germany, and received training in the fine arts in Munich. Schmitt immigrated to the United States in the 1850's and initially settled in New York City. He married Margaret Reichert, another German immigrant. Schmitt was a prolific painter and his work also includes the painting of St. Alexius for St. Joseph Parish, Collegeville, Minnesota, and five paintings for the altarpiece of Sacred Heart Church, Collegeville, Minnesota. Father Bernard Locnikar was the pastor of the church in 1889, before becoming abbott at St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, Minnesota. The late Reverend Raymond A. Lucker, S.T.D. was pastor of the church from 1974 to 1976. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and was designated for heritage preservation by the St. Paul City Council in 1994. Paul L. Therrien (1884-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Frechette, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the rental property are John H. Love Yust and Becky Love Yust, who reside at 256 Goodrich Avenue. Becky Yust is an associate professor in the College of Human Ecology at the University of Minnesota and is the design, housing and apparel department chair. She holds a Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in family resource management, housing, and technology. John Yust is an architect. The Yusts have three children, one daughter and two sons. In 1994, the St. Paul City Council designated the Weber House for heritage preservation. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Martha Mathews resided at the former nearby 205 McBoal Street. Martha E. Mathews (1889-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mueller, and died in Ramsey County.
208 McBoal Street: Alexander Menzies House; Built in 1890. The building is a two story, 2384 square foot, 12 room, four bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Craig resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Beck resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Alex Menzies and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Beck resided at this address. The 1891 and 1893 city directories indicate that Alexander Menzies resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mrs. Catherine Scott resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Dennis F. O'Neil, a laborer employed by the St. Paul City Department of Public Workers, his wife, Mary O'Neil, John E. Weiner, a brush maker employed by the Maendler Bruch Manufacturing Company, and his wife, Nellie Weiner, all resided at this address. Dennis O'Neil ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 with a sale price of $280,500. The previous owners of record of the property were Jason S. Nordhougen and Terry L. Records and the current owner of record of the property is Teresa L. Pantzke.
212 McBoal Street/Former 51 McBoal Street: Christopher D. O'Brien House; Built in 1870. The building is a two story, 2500 square foot, 11 room, four bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1879 city directory indicates that Thomas Deavitt, a laborer, boarded at or near this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Hon. and Mrs. C. D. O'Brien and Mrs. Sarah Slater all resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. D. O'Brien resided at this address. The 1910 city directory indicates that Peter E. Constant, a tailor for C. E. Jerue & Brothers, resided at this address and that Paul Costanzo, a helper at Deebach Brothers, roomed at this address. Frank Jerue, who was married to Jennie Primeau, resided in St. Paul in 1920 and 1930. The 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Hon. and Mrs. C. D. O'Brien and their daughter resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Lloyd Joseph Ethier, a Seaman Second Class in the U.S. Naval Reserve, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ethier, was a World War II casualty and resided at this address in the early 1940's. Paul G. Costanzo (1883-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Germaneri, and died in Ramsey County. Alice (Mrs. Paul) Costanzo ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Frank A. Jerue (1870-1960) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cousins, and died in Ramsey County. Jennie Louise Jerue (1873-1964) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Christopher D. O'Brien ( -1922) died in Ramsey County. Christopher Dillon O'Brien (1848-1922,) the son of Dillon O'Brien, was born in County Galway, Ireland, emigrated with his parents to the United States in 1856 or 1858, was initially educated at the government schools at La Pointe, Wisconsin, moved to St. Anthony, Minnesota, in 1863, moved to St. Paul in 1866, read the law at the law office of Gorman & Davis with Cushman K. Davis, was admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota in 1870, practiced law in St. Paul, was initially an assistant district attorney, married Susan E. Slater in St. Paul in 1872, then was a member of the law firm of Davis & O'Brien, which became Davis, O'Brien & Wilson with the addition of Augustus H. Wilson in 1874, became O'Brien & Wilson in 1880, and became C. D. & T. D. O'Brien in 1887, was the Ramsey County Attorney from 1874 until 1878, was the mayor of St. Paul from 1883 until 1885, was a lecturer on criminal law and procedure in the law department of the University of Minnesota, was a Democrat, and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Christopher Dillon O'Brien and Susan E. Slater O'Brien were the parents with eight children, Susan E. O'Brien (W. H.) Burke, Richard D. O'Brien, Sarah O'Brien (Mrs. F. W.) Foote, Christopher D. O'Brien, Jr., Arthur O'Brien, Charles S. O'Brien, Mary V./D. O'Brien (Mrs. Carl B.) Tiesburg, and Gerald R. O'Brien. Richard D. O'Brien was a Ramsey County Attorney. Charles S. O'Brien was the manager of the Crane-Ordway Company in Helena, Montana. Christopher Dillon O'Brien, Sr., resided at 506 Portland Avenue in 1912. Christopher D. O'Brien, Jr. (1877-1951,) was an attorney, married Mary Geraldine "Molly" Foley (1881-1975,) and the couple had six children, including Christopher O'Brien (1911-1968,) Mary Louise O'Brien (1913- ,) and Jessie O'Brien (1917-1966.) The property was last sold for $70,000 and that sale occurred in 1994. The current owners of record of the rental property are William A. Eldridge and Fawn L. Hawkinson, who reside at 1285 Minnehaha Avenue West. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Schutte, a clerk, resided at the former nearby 219 McBoal Street. The 1903 city directory indicates that Anna Bentley, the widow of George Bentley, resided at the nearby former 219 McBoal Street and that May E. Bentley, a clerk, boarded at that address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Elsie E. Johnson (1905-1905,) who died of atelectasis pulmonum, and Magnus P. Johnson, who was born in Sweden, resided at the former nearby 217 McBoal Street in 1905. The 1920 city directory indicates that John E. Capistrant, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 230 McBoal Street, that Walter M. Capistrant, a teamster, resided at the former nearby 230 McBoal Street, and that George Clemens, a clerk employed by Friedmann Brothers, and John J. Doyle, a printer, both resided at the nearby former 217 McBoal Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Doyle resided at the former nearby 217 McBoal Street and that Aaron Oatway, a painter, his wife, Anna Oatway, Chester Oatway, a laborer, Jean E. Oatway, a clerk employed by Brown & Bigelow, Lucille G. Oatway, a clerk, and Marie Oatway, an elevator operator employed by the Frontier Building, George H. Clemen, a cutter for Friedmann Brothers, and his wife, Mary Clemen, all resided at the former nearby 219 McBoal Street. Aaron Oatway ( -1948) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Anna Oatway (1875-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Swenson, and died in Ramsey County. Chester T. Oatway (1904-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hawkins, and died in Ramsey County. Marie Oatway (1903-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hawkins, and died in Ramsey County. George H. Clemen ( -1953) died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Mary Clemen (1878-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Powley, and died in Ramsey County.
234 McBoal Street: Northwestern Tire; Built in 1966. The structure is a one story, 13010 square foot, automobile service station/tire store. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Randall and their daughter, Henry E. Randall, and Edward E. Randall resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Henry E. Randall resided at this address. The 1910 city directory indicates that John J. O'Connor resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Florence Louise Gilbert Bunce (1892-1910,) the wife of Harry J. Bunce, who was born in England to parents also born in England and who died of a laceration of the brain due to a gunshot, resided at this address in 1910. World War I veterans Walter W. Berndt, Anton Fisher, and William J. Casey (1898- ,) a Private, resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#9738) indicate that John S. Jadzwinski (1898- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Cook in Company G of the 76th Infantry, who was born in Winona, Minnesota, had blue eyes, dark brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 7" tall, was a boiler helper employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mary Jadzwinski, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Walter W. Berndt, a mechanic for Bingham & Norton, resided at this address, that one William J. Casey, a helper at the coke plant, resided at 1319 Hubbard, that another William J. Casey, a hatter for Gordon & Ferguson, resided at 1654 Ross, that Charles W. Davis, a clerk, boarded at this address, and that Frank H. Bierman, a painter, resided at the former nearby 234 1/2 McBoal Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Northwestern Auto Wrecking Company was located at this address. Henry E. Randall ( -1929) and Henry E. Randall ( -1945) both died in Ramsey County. John Joseph O'Connor ( -1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Connor, and died in Ramsey County. Walter W. Berndt ( -1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Brussow, and died in Hennepin County. The last sale of this property was in 2001 and the sale price was $478,000. The current owner of record of the commercial property is Richard D. Weiss, located at 414 West Seventh Street. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. John B. Creighton resided at the former nearby 245 McBoal Street, that Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Stowe resided at the former nearby 257 McBoal Street, and that Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Little resided at the former nearby 259 McBoal Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. O'Halloran resided at the former nearby 245 McBoal Street, that Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Williams resided at the former nearby 257 McBoal Street, and Emil Sturtzel and Mrs. Alena Martin and her daughter all resided at the former nearby 259 McBoal Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#17821) indicate that Fred W. Nelson (1890- ,) a 1917 draftee and a Corporal in the Tenth Company of the Transportation Corps, who was born in Tracy, Minnesota, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 9" tall, was a switchman at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a machinist employed by E. O. Devenson after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 259 McBoal Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Henry C. Addicks, a helper, and Eugene C. Adkins, the chief engineer employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, both resided at the former nearby 257 McBoal Street and that Louis Dallera, a foreman employed by J. T. McMillan Company, resided at the former nearby 252 McBoal Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Samuel Kaufman, a peddler, his wife, Bessie Kaufman, and Mrs. Mary I. Schoonmaker, the widow of Wilson J. Schoonmaker and a clerk employed by Gordon & Ferguson, resided at the former nearby 245 McBoal Street, that Julius W. Suckow resided at the former nearby 251 McBoal Street, that Edward P. Manning, an expressman, and his wife, Elizabeth Manning, resided at the former nearby 253 McBoal Street, that Samuel Locke, a laborer employed by Finch, Van Slyke & McConville, and his wife, Lydia Locke, resided at the former nearby 257 McBoal Street, and that Richard F. Quaas and David Woolworth resided at the former nearby 259 McBoal Street. Bessie Kaufman ( -1932,) Julius W. Suckow ( -1936,) and Samuel Kaufman ( -1950) all died in Ramsey County. Mary F. Schoonmaker ( -1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McClutch, and died in Hennepin County. Edward P. Manning (1879-1968) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Barry, and died in Ramsey County. Samuel B. Locke (1867-1956) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Thomas, and died in Ramsey County. Lydia Locke (1873-1960) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hayden, and died in Ramsey County. Richard F. Quaas (1891-1957) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. David Breed Woolworth (1893-1955) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Urbach, and died in Ramsey County.
307 Michigan Street/Former 307 Von Minden Street: Built in 1888. The building is a two story, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, 1915 square foot, stucco house, with a detached garage. The house was built by Moritz Heim, a lawyer. It was purchased in 1900 by Otto W. Roland, who was a storekeeper, a former state legislator, and a former city alderman. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert G. Rohland, a department manager employed by the Otto W. Rohland Company, resided at this address when it was Von Minden Street. Moritz Heim ( -1932) died in Ramsey County. Otto W. Roland (1861-1956) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Erdmann, and died in Ramsey County. Otto W. Roland (1887-1959) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Albert G. Rohland (1902-1981) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Geisenheyner, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Angela Bremer and Donna J. Bremer, who reside in Maplewood, Minnesota. The 1879 city directory indicates that William Kammann, a cabinetmaker employed by Aug Roedler, resided at the corner of Vin Minden Street and Dousman Street and that Martin Mullen, a laborer, resided at the former 159 Von Minden Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Craighead, a painter employed by Peter Gydesen, and Walter Craighead, a painter, both resided at the former nearby 312 Von Minden Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Menshek, the widow of Joseph Menshek, and Lucille Menshek, a clerk employed by the Friedmann Brothers, resided at the former nearby 304 Von Minden Street, that Walter B. Craighead, a painter, and his wife, Louise Craighead, Charles M. Wolf, Jr., a collector employed by the Commercial Post Office Branch, and his wife, Esther Wolfe, resided at the former nearby 312 Von Minden Street, and that John C. Willey and Joseph Merabella resided at the former nearby 314 Von Minden Street. Hermuth De Graw, Helmuth Maske, and William Sullivan (1891- ,) a Private, were World War I veterans who resided at the former nearby 314 Von Minden Street in 1919. Also in 1879, Joseph Menshek, a teamster employed by F. C. West, boarded on Stewart Street near Yankee Street. Joseph C. Menshek ( -1928,) Louise Craighead ( -1934,) Peter Gydesen ( -1937,) and Joseph Merabella ( -1950) all died in Ramsey County. William H. "Will" Kamman (1870-1955) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Walter B. Craighead ( -1944) died in Hennepin County. Charles M. Wolf (1893-1965) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Joseph Merabella (1887-1957) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rizzo, and died in Ramsey County. Helmuth August Maske (1891-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Techen, and died in Ramsey County.
317 Michigan Street/Former 317 Von Minden Street: Built in 1875. The building is a two story, nine room, two bedroom, two bathroom, 1656 square foot, frame house. The house was built by William H. Kammon, who was a cabinetmaker. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles Cahill boarded at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Charles Cahill (1843-1922,) the unmarried uncle of Mary F. Lynch, who was born in New York to parents born in the United States and who died of myo.-encarditis, resided at this address in 1922. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Catherine Meurer, the widow of Joseph Meurer, resided at this address. Charles Cahill ( -1922) died in Ramsey County. Mary Frances Lynch (1908-2000) was born in Pennsylvania, had a mother with a maiden name of Magner, and died in Ramsey County. Catherine Anna Johanna Meurer (1897-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nagel, and died in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 2005 with a sale price of $165,000. The previous owners of record of the property were Laura Lee and Paul W. Siemers and the current owners of record of the property are John B. Horton and Rebecca A. Horton. The 1895 city directory indicates that John Navratil, a dealer in wines and liquors, boarded at the nearby former 314 Von Minden Street, the prior name for this street. John Navratil (1885-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Popelka, and died in McLeod County, Minnesota. John Navratil (1880-1962) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Douglas County, Minnesota.
320 Michigan Street: Mary Heitmiller House; Built in 1909 (1908 according to Empson). The building is a 1 3/4 story, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, 1150 square foot, frame house, with a detached garage. The house was built for Mary Heitmiller and the house replaced an earlier house. The 1930 city directory indicates that John L. Konchal, a foreman employed by the Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul & Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Valerian Konchal, resided at this address. Mary Heitmiller ( -1943) died in Ramsey County. John L. Konchal (1892-1955) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Protiva, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are James R. O'Brien and Suzanne M. Stenson O'Brien.
322 Michigan Street: ; Built in 1900 (1884 according to Empson.) The structure is a one story, 1098 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The house was built by Joseph Fecht, who was a saloon keeper on Carroll Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Alf P. Finnerty, a laborer, Mrs. Ruth Finnerty, a clerk employed by The Emporium, and Thomas J. Finnerty, a plumber employed by J. J. Bailey, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Guiseppe Cocco, a laborer for the St. Paul Department of Public Works, resided at this address. Joseph H. Fecht ( -1920) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are David O. Aarthun and Joann M. Aarthun.
323 Michigan Street: Built in 1896. The structure is a two story, 1790 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, brick house. The house is a stately brick veneer house. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward Farrell, a helper, and James Farrell, a chef employed by Goff & Wheeland, both resided at this address and John Farrell, a pressfeeder, roomed at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that James F. Farrell resided at this address. The property was last sold in 1997 with a sale price of $88,325. The current owners of record of the property are Barbara D. Jungbauer and David J. Jungbauer.
325 Michigan Street: Built in 1885. The structure is a two story, 1875 square foot, seven room, two bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The house was the residence of Carl P. Wildung, a contractor and builder, in 1886. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph W. Brunner, a foreman for the St. Paul Department of Public Works, and his wife, Katherine Brunner, resided at this address. Carl P. Wildung ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. Joseph Brunner (1884-1968) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Gerald A. Marquette and Nancy M. Marquette, who reside in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is Osborne Properties & Services LLC, located at this address. The 1879 city directory indicates that Albert Kapel and Rose Kapel both resided on Yankee Street near Ann Street.
326 Michigan Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a 756 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler. The house was built by John Sauter, who worked for William Theobald, who resided on Goodhue Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mary Sauter, a seamstress, resided at this address. Marie Sauter resided at this address in 1980. John Sauter ( -1906) died in Ramsey County. Marie "Mary" Sauter (1896-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Gill, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Juanita Salazar and Margarito M. Salazar.
329 Michigan Street: ;; Built in 1900. The structure is a one story, 1104 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Louis E. Schintz, a salesman employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, and his wife, Olive Schintz, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2004 with a sale price of $125,000. The current owner of record of the property is Karen A. Matthew.
330 Michigan Street: Built in 1880 (1884 according to Empson.) The building is a four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, 832 square foot, masonry and frame rambler. Carl Wildung built the house. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mary Weverka (1849-1900,) of Bohemian extraction who died of heart dilation, resided at this address in 1900. Charles P. Wildung, a builder, resided at this address in 1902. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Sauter, a carpenter, and his wife, Marie Sauter, resided at this address. Carl P. Wildung ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. Frank Weverka was the father of Mary Weverka. Frank Weverka ( -1912) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2005 and the sale price was $154,900. The current owner of record of the property is Michael R. Robertson and the current owner of record of the property is Katherine L. Beckman.
333 Michigan Street: Built in 1900 (1902 according to Empson.) The structure is a one story, 1162 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The house was built by Carl Wildung. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Carl P. Wildung ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $43,200 and that sale occurred in 1994. The current owners of record of the property are Craig R. Osborne and Lea F. Osborne.
335 Michigan Street: Built in 1902 (1900 according to Ramsey County property tax records;) Transitional Neo-classical in style; Charles P. Wildung (Carl Wildung according to Empson,) builder. The structure is a one story, 1355 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The house was a pattern house. The house was renovated 1994-1996 by its artist-owner. The color design is the work of Neil Heideman, a St. Paul historic color consultant. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Helen Schieber (1904-1904,) the daughter of Max Scheiber, who was born in the United States to parents also born in Germany, who died of acute gastritis, and whose parents resided at 335 Von Minden Street in 1904. The 1920 city directory indicates that Clara M. Field, a seamstress, Edith M. Field, a clerk employed by the West Publishing Company, and Raymond Field, a driver employed by Michaud Brothers, all boarded at this address, that Hnery Field, a butcher, resided at this address, and that Arthur Wildung was a carpenter who resided at 1033 Iglehart, that Charles R. Wildung was a salesman who resided at 1561 Race, that Henry J. Wildung was a helper who boarded at 701 Goodrich, and that Lee A. Wildung was an accountant who boarded at 1043 St. Clair Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry Field resided at this address. Carl P. Wildung ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. Arthur Albert Wildung (1886-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Trapp, and died in Ramsey County. Henry J. Wildung ( -1945) died in Steele County, Minnesota. Lee A. Wildung (1892-1967) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Henry Field (1872-1967) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1994 with a sale price of $37,000. The current owner of record of the property is Earl D. Gutnik. Earl Gutnik has more than 25 years experience as Art Director of the Minnesota Historical Society, is an artist and provides design services as a consultant. Earl Gutnik was a member of artists panels for the Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program in 2004-2005 and in 2005-2006. Charles P. Wildung resided at 330 Michigan Street at the turn of the 20th Century and was the builder for several houses in this area.
336 Michigan Street: Joseph Hermann House; Built in 1870 (1884 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1128 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided rambler. The house has a half moon window at the peak of its gable. The house was built by Joseph Hermann, a stone cutter. The 1930 city directory indicates that Oliver P. Le Claire resided at this address. In 1879, Joseph Hermann, a stone cutter, resided at the corner of Ann Street and Von Minden Street. Woliver P. Le Claire ( -1946) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1994 and the sale price was $23,000. The current owner of record of the property is Edward J. Warn. Edward J. Warn was an employee of the City of St. Paul in 1994. Edward Warn is the current chair of the St. Paul Supervisor's Organization Political Fund. The 1897 city directory indicates that Frank Chermoch, a stone mason, resided near the nearby corner of Von Minden Street and Ann Street.
343 Michigan Street: Joseph Egan House; Built in 1892 (1880 according to Ramsey County property tax records; 1893 according to Empson;) Vernacular Cottage in style. The structure is a one story, 693 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one batroom, brick house. The house was built by John Eagan, a brickmaker who lived at 217 Ann Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Russell Bloomer, a driver for the Crescent Creamery Company, and his wife, Bertha Bloomer, resided at this address. Joseph Egan was a brick mason and emigrated to Minnesota from Ireland. The 1980's owner of the house added the porches. The Crescent Creamery Company was the pioneer in the creamery business in this state. In 1961, Crescent Creamery of St. Paul merged with Kemps Ice Cream Company of Minneapolis and Dolly Madison Dairies of Wisconsin to create Marigold Foods, Inc. After Marigold merged with Ward Foods, Inc., in 1968, was purchased by Wessanen of Holland in 1978, purchased Clover Leaf Creamery in 1979, purchased Fairmont Foods' Eastern dairy division and entered into a joint venture with AMPI in 1979, acquired Cedarburg Dairy, Inc., of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and Brown's Velvet Ice Cream, New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1993, acquired Becker's Dairy in Chicago in 1998, purchased Gillette Dairies in South Dakota and Nebraska Dairies in Nebraska in 1999, acquired Oak Grove Dairy in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, in 2000, and was purchased by National Dairy Holdings, LLP, and its sister company, Crowley Foods, in 2001, it renamed itself Kemps LLC in 2002 and was then acquired by HP Hood LLC of Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 2004. The current owner of record of the property is Marlin L. Heise. Marlin L. Heise has been a financial supporter of the Hmong Nationality Archives, located at the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University in St. Paul, of the Minnesota Historical Society in 2002, and of the Norwegian-American Historical Association in 2006. Marlin Heise retired as a cataloger/archivist at Minnesota History Center and was a founder of and is a volunteer archivist for the Hmong Nationality Archives. Marlin Heise is known through his adopted Hmong Yang and Thao Clan as Tooj Lis Yaj and Ntxoov Tswb Thoj. In 1879, John Mashek, a collarmaker, resided on Michigan Street between Western Avenue and Richmond Street.
345 Michigan Street: Built in 1870. The structure is a two story, 1334 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Anna J. Jindra and Nettie Jindra, a computer operator employed by the Hackett, Gates, Hurty Company, resided at this address. Anna Jennie Jindra ( -1940) died in Ramsey County. Nettie L. Jindra ( -1952) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. The previous owners of record of the property were Yia Thao and Toua Yang and the current owners of record of the property are Cindy Yia Thao and Roy T. Yang.
346 Michigan Street: Built in 1913. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1940 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. The house was built for Mrs. Albina Kline as investment property. The 1930 city directory indicates that Edward J. Jansen, a clerk employed by Swift & Company, and his wife, Amelia Jansen, resided at this address. Edward J. Jansen (1888-1973) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Amelia M. Jansen (1897-1969) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Funke, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $62,500 and that sale occurred in 1996. The current owners of record of the property are Beverly M. Robertson and Patrick J. Robertson.
349 Michigan Street/Former 349 Von Minden Street: Built in 1900. The structure is a one story, 1288 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mary Shermark (1832-1912,) the widowed mother of Michael Shermark, who was born in Austria to parents also born in Austria and who died of asthenia-carcinoma, resided at this address, as 349 Von Minden Street, in 1912. The 1920 city directory indicates that Sophus Just, a painter, resided at this address when it was 349 Von Minden Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the J. L. Glamos Company, manufacturers of florist wire designs, was located at this address and that Helen B. Glamos, a clerk employed by the Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Company, Mrs. Josephine Glamos, the widow of Joseph L. Glamos (1875-1930,) Mollie Glamos, a clerk, and Paul J. Glamos, the proprietor of the J. L. Glamos Company, all resided at this address. The current house was moved to this address from 536 Michigan Street in 1947. Michael Shermark ( -1913) died in Ramsey County. Paul J. Glamos ( -1948) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The current owner of record of the property is the trustee for Leona E. Joyce.
353 Michigan Street: Built in 1883 (1885 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 2063 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built for Lina Shermark, the sister of Frank Schneider and Rudolph Schneider. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Nellie Trowbridge, the widow of William L. Trowbridge, Frank W. Helsper, a driver employed by Crescent Creamery Company, and his wife, Lydia Helsper, resided at this address. Frank A. Schneider ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Nellie Trowbridge ( -1959) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Frank William Helsper (1899-1961) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Lydia Z. Helsper (1901-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Pratt, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is James P. Reiter.
359 Michigan Street: Built in 1885 (1886 according to Empson;) brick cottage in style. The structure is a one story, 768 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built by Rudolph Schneider. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Rudolph J. Schneider resided at this address in 1900. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur W. Ellsworth, an insurance agent, resided at this address whenit was 359 Von Minden Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Ella Dehart, a clerk, Edna De Hart, a correspondent for Montgomery Ward & Company, and Merrill D. De Hart, a clerk for Piggly Wiggly Stores, resided at this address. Jennie Schneider, the daughter of Rudolph Schneider, married John Bulera, a grocer. In 1980, Jennie Bulera and Frank Bulera resided at this address. Jennie A. Bulera (1891-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kadlec, and died in Ramsey County. Frank W. Bulera (1916-1989) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schneider, and died in Ramsey County. Rudolph J. Schneider ( -1917) and John W. Bulera ( -1944) both died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is David L. Meyer.
365 Michigan Street: Schneider-Bulera House; Built in 1850 (1857 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association; 1865 according to Ramsey County property tax records; 1870 according to Empson;) Vernacular Greek Revival in style. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1690 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. Leberect Otto and Dorothea Otto, who owned a farm west of St. Paul, purchased the land on which the house now sits as a vacant lot in the 1850's. The Ottos subsequently lost title to the lot due to a failure to pay back-taxes, a modest value house was moved to the site by an investor to increase the value of the property for resale, and by the mid-1860's, the Ottos managed to repurchase the property. The house was moved to this site in 1865 (1867 according to the Historic Irvine Park Association,) prior to the addition of public sidewalks. In 1869, Franz Joseph Schneider and Barbara Schneider, an Austrian couple, moved into the house as renters and they subsequently purchased the house in 1871. In 1871, much of the land to the west of Michigan Street (then called Von Minden) was sparsely settled rolling prairie. Frank Schneider was a milkman who ran a dairy and raised chickens and his cows were stabled and pastured on the land east of the house to the edge of the bluff. The house's chicken coop was used into the 1970's. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. B. A. Schneider resided at this address. The Schneider-Bulera family resided in the house for 120 years. The Schneider's grand-daughter, Jennie Schneider married John W. Bulera, and their grandsons sold the house to the West Seventh/Fort Road Federation in 1987. The 1920 city directory indicates that John W. Bulera, proprietor of a meats and groceries store located at 407 James Street, resided at this address. In 1996, the City of St. Paul cited this property for code enforcement violations. The West Seventh/Fort Road Federation subsequently reconveyed the property to the Uppertown Preservation League, which, in 1999, saved the house from near collapse by placing it on a new foundation. John Yust, who resides at 202 McBoal Street, served as architect and Authentic Construction Company as contractor for the largely volunteer project. The original staircase and much of the interior trim, doors, hardware, and original studs were preserved for re-incorporation in the restored structure. An interior sheathing board with numerous commercial advertisements pasted to it dating to year 1857 was discovered on the east side of the house. The advertisements are mounted perpendicular to the board facing the interior of the wall, suggesting that it was a reused bill-board. In 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007, the building was listed by the City of St. Paul as being vacant. Frank A. Schneider worked as a clerk at St. Paul Truck & Bag Co. and resided at this address through the 1910's and 1920's. Jennie Schneider resided at this address at the same time. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Barbara A. Schneider resided at this address. In 1934, B. A. Schneider resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frederick Faulkner and Barbara Faulkner (1829-1900,) of Austrian extraction who died of pneumonia, husband and wife, resided at the former nearby 364 Von Minden/Michigan Street in 1900. Jennie A. Bulera (1891-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kadlec, and died in Ramsey County. Frank A. Schneider ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. John W. Bulera ( -1944) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Joe McFarland, who resides at 318 Goodhue Street.
366 Michigan Street: Built in 1927. The two story, 3520 square foot, structure is a manufacturing and light assembly building. The building was once a small house located behind 353 Michigan Street. Joe Glamos moved the building to this address in 1942 and enlarged the structure. Joe Glamos was in the wire business. The previous owner of record of the property was Barnhouse Properties LLC, located at 1239 Palace Avenue, and the current owners of record of the property are Donald T. Solheid and Margaret M. Solheid. Danni Press Inc. is also located at this address. [See note for the J. L. Glamos Company for 349 Michigan Street.]
369 Michigan Street: Thornton House; Built in 1870 (1884 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 2928 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house. The house was built by Patrick H. Thornton, who was a partner in a general contracting firm. Lawrence L. Thornton (1882- ,) a Sergeant, was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph M. Thornton, the president-treasurer of Thornton Brothers Company, general contractors, and Helen C. Thornton, a clerk employed by the Central Post Office, both resided at this address. Patrick H. Thornton ( -1920) died in Ramsey County. Joseph M. Thornton ( -1931) died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. The current owners of record of the property are Jeffrey P. Zopf and Margie B. Zopf, who reside in Forest Lake, Minnesota. In 1879, Henry L. Mills, a regalia manufacturer with a business located at the corner of Yankee Street and Fort Road, resided at the corner of Yankee Street and Fort Road and that Samantha Mills boarded at the corner of Yankee Street and Fort Road. In 1862, Henry Mills was a Corporal in Company H of the Seventh Minnesota Regiment and was part of the unit guarding Dakota indians in custody near Mankato, Minnesota, prior to their execution. Henry L. Mills (1835- ) was born in Germany, immigrated to the United States in 1838, and lived in Ohio and Minnesota, enlisted in Company H, Seventh Regiment, Minnesota Infantry, at the start of the Dakota Conflict in August, 1862, participated in the Battle of Nashville in 1864, served in the Union Army until 1865, and married Belle __?__.
381 Michigan Street: Czecho Slovak Protective Society Hall. The Glockenspiel Restaurant and the Continental Pantry are located at this address. The Glockenspiel Restaurant is owned by the Osceola Partners, Inc. The Glockenspiel menu is anchored by traditional German/Bavarian Cuisine. The decor features warm wood and a selection of murals of German and Bavarian landscapes that were painted by local artist, Bob Bonowitz. A blue tin ceiling, aged brass chandeliers, blue and white checked table cloths and polished wood floors round out the homey atmosphere. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the C. S. P. S. Hall was located at this address from 1887. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Vaclav Picha (1841-1914,) the widower father of Charles Picha, who was born in Bohemia to parents also born in Bohemia and who died of myocarditis, resided at this address in 1914. The 1930 city directory indicates that the C. S. P. S. hall was located at this address, that Ulrich J. Winkler, a dealer in electrical supplies, was located at this address and that William Pyne resided at this address. The unique corner building was built in 1887 and was placed on the National Historic Buildings in 1977. In burial plots at Oakland Cemetery separated by the grave of William A. Forbes, Josef Picha (1843-1905,) Kat Picha (1845-1891,), Vaclav Picha (1841-1914,) Vaclav Picha (1861-1908,) Anna Picha (1872-1896,) and Anna Pichova (1813-1893) are buried. Vaclav Picha ( -1914) and Charles Picha ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The owner of the restaurant is Dave Wildmo. Osceola Partners, Inc., does business as the Glockenspiel Restaurant and received an on-sale liquor license from the City of St. Paul in 1999. Continental Pantry is also located at this address.
383 Michigan Street: CSPS/Sokol Hall; Built in 1887. The hall is the home of Sokol, a Czecho-Slovakian gymnastic, educational, and cultural organization. The hall was enlarged in 1917. The hall reflects an era when the surrounding community contained numerous Czechs. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Vaclav Picha and Anna Picha (1843-1893,) of Bohemian ancestry who died of arthritis, husband and wife, resided at this address in 1893. The 1920 city directory indicates that Fischbach & Bespalec, a partnership of Albert J. Fischbach and Louis Bespalec, grocers, were located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Lavoptik Company, a medical supplier, with Carlton C. Brainard, manager, was located at this address. Vaclav Picha ( -1914) died in Ramsey County. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building is also the honorary consulate of the Czech Republic. The Czech and Slovak Cultural Center is located at this address. Czech and Slovak immigrants first established settlements in Minnesota in the 1850's and later immigrants included refugees of Nazism and Communism. John Luknic is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Slovakia and Josef Mestenhauser is the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic. The Lavoptik Company, engaged in pharmaceutical preparation, currently is located at 661 Western Avenue North and that site was a Minnesota Superfund pollution site (#MND006167381) in 1997. The Lavoptik Company produces Lavoptik Eye Wash and Eye Face Body Wash.
385 Michigan Street: Czech and Slovak Cultural Center of Minnesota. Josef A. Mestenhauser is the president of the center. Josef A. Mestenhauser is the appointed Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Minnesota, Iowa and North and South Dakota, and is Professor Emeritus of Educational Policy and Administration and College Coordinator of International Education Programs at the University of Minnesota. He was born in Czechoslovakia and studied law at Charles University before his escape from the country in 1948. He subsequently received a B.A. degree from the Eastern Washington College in Education and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Political Science from the University of Minnesota. The Board of the Center includes Niki Carlson, Ruth Chovancek, Dr. Jeremy Iggers, Libby Imbrone, Dr. John Komarek, Josef Mestenhauser, James Mladek, John Moravec, Marta Murarova, Daniel Necas, Marian Peschel, Don Pafko, Lukas Pieter, Kris Schanilec, Milan Sebek, Dr. Joyce Tesarek, Dr. Ivan Tkac, Marian Topic, and Louise Wessinger. Don Pafko is the Director of the Lipa Slovak Dance Group. Louise Wessinger is the founder and director of Tanecni Mladez, a children's folk dance group. Jeremy Iggers is the son of Wilma Abelesova Iggers, has a B.A. in Philosophy from Carleton College (1973,) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota (1993,) has taught courses in philosophy and journalism at Metropolitan State University and the University of Minnesota, was a visiting instructor at Stanford University, and was the restaurant critic for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Dr. Ivan Tkac (1954- ) is the son of Bratislava physical chemistry professor Alexander Tkac, received his PhD. degree in physical chemistry from Comenius University, and is associated with the University of Minnesota's Center for Magnetic Resonance Research in Minneapolis. John Moravec is a Ph.D. student in Comparative and International Development Education at the University of Minnesota. Marta Murarova is a lawyer in Bloomington, Minnesota. Daniel Necas is assistant curator at the Immigration and History Research Center at the University of Minnesota. Milan L. Sebek is a retired vice president of MTS Systems Corporation. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that James Koci resided at the former nearby 391 Michigan Street in 1904. Emil Koci was the son of James Koci. The 1892 Oakland Cemetery records indicate that Rudolph Weverka (1813-1892), of Bohemian extraction, who died of tuberculosis, resided at the former nearby 387 Michigan Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Bohumil Koci (1904-1904,) who was born in St. Paul to parents born in Bohemia, who died of phlebitis efrigastric of veins of the leg, and who was the infant son of Bohumil Koci, who resided at the former nearby 391 Michigan Avenue in 1904. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur R. Pankratz operated a battery service located at the former nearby 387 Michigan Street, that Thomas Vrana, a jeweler, and Frank Kohout, an expressman were located at the former nearby 389 Michigan Street, and that Mrs. Anna Koci, the widow of Frank Koci, resided at the former nearby 391 Michigan Street. James Koci (1885-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nail, and died in Ramsey County. Frank Koci ( -1917,) Emil B. Koci ( -1930,) Thomas Vrana ( -1938,) and Arthur R. Pankratz (1896-1970) all died in Ramsey County. James Koci (1885-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nail, and died in Ramsey County.
395 Michigan Street: Built in 1870. The structure is a two story, 1680 square foot, five bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Anna Koci resided at this address in 1917. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph B. Dusek, a warehouseman for Ballard Storage & Transfer Company, and his wife, Elizabeth Dusek, resided at this address. In 1997, the St. Paul City Council declared this property to be a nuisance property. In 2003, the building was listed by the City of St. Paul as vacant. The house was on the city vacant house list in 2002, in 2004, in 2005, and in 2007. Joseph B. Dusek (1893-1966) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The previous owners of record of the property were Emma N. Manson and William D. Manson and the current owner of record of the property is William D. Manson, located in Columbia, South Carolina.
399 Michigan Street: ; Built in 1900. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 988 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Ronald F. Rauchschwalbe, a chef at the Union News Company, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 1998 with a sale price of $36,000. The current owner of record of the property is Carrie J. Rickel.
401 Michigan Street: Built in 1900. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 840 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas F. Ryan, a collector employed by the St. Paul House Furnishing Company, and his wife, Loretta Ryan, resided at this address. Thomas F. Ryan (1902-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lorberter, and died in Ramsey County. Thomas F. Ryan (1889-1975) had a mother with a maiden name of Grey and died in Ramsey County. Loretta A. Ryan (1896-1967) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kelly, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1999 with a sale price of $70,000. The current owner of record of the property is EMK Holding Company LLC, which is located at 500 Grand Hill.
403 Michigan Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a 918 square foot, four room, one bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that George J. Bakula, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and Mary Bakula, the widow of John Bakula and a clerk, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Bakula, the widow of John Bakula, and Mary Bakula, a binderyworker employed by National Checking Company, resided at this address. Carl Raschick and Frank Minea founded National Checking Company in 1905. The company was incorporated in 1909. Its earliest business was printing coupon books, which were widely used as cash equivalents. Mary R. Bakula (1875-1957) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Mary Bakula (1890-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dvorak, and died in Ramsey County. John Bakula ( -1926) John Bakula ( -1928) Mary A. Bakula ( -1954) died in Ramsey County. Charles T. Raschick (1910-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Charbeneau, and died in Ramsey County. Frank J. Minea (1887-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Luttfin, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Victor F. Chavez. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Paul Kurucar (1866-1895,) who died of tuberculosis, resided at the former nearby 407 Michigan Street in 1895. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frank Kodada resided at the former nearby 407 Michigan Street in 1899. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Antonia Buchta resided at the nearby former 407 Michigan Street in 1913. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#25154) indicate that Mary Kreuek, the aunt of World War I veteran Frank J. Topic, resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Antoinette Buchta, the widow of Anthony Buchta, and William E. Busta, a cabinet maker, both resided at the former nearby 407 Michigan Street and that John J. Daly, a machinist employed by the Omaha Shops, boarded at the former nearby 405 Michigan Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank Wilson, a serviceman employed by the Northern States Power Company, his wife, Mary Wilson, and Mrs. Mary Mattoon, the widow of Grover B. Mattoon, resided at the former nearby 405 Michigan Street and that George P./J. Yanke, a helper employed by the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Ethel Yanke, resided at the former nearby 407 Michigan Street. Grover B. Mattoon ( -1918,) Frank Kodada ( -1926,) Antonia Buchta ( -1930,) and Mary Mattoon ( -1954) all died in Ramsey County. Frank B. Kodada (1900-1978) had a mother with a maiden name of Buchta, and died in Ramsey County. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.] [See note on the Northern States Power Company and Henry M. Byllesby for 21-27 South St. Albans Street.] [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad and Jay Cooke for 432 Summit Avenue.]
411 Michigan Street: Built in 1870. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 998 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank G. Hayek, a machinist at the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Hattie Hayek, resided at this address. Frank G. Hayek (1902-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Roudlph, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2000 and the sale price was $74,900. The current owner of record of the property is Paul G. Gonsowski. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frank Kodada resided at the former nearby 407 Michigan Street in 1899 and 1900. Frank Kodada ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Frank B. Kodada (1900-1978) had a mother with a maiden name of Buchta, and died in Ramsey County.
415 Michigan Street: Built in 1875. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1193 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. World War I veteran Joseph S. Klecatsky resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph J. Klecatsky, a clerk for the Golden Rule department store, resided at this address, that Joseph S. Klecatsky, a clerk for the Northern States Power Company, Agnes C. Klecatsky, a clerk for the Northern States Power Company, Celia K. Klecatsky, a stenographer for C. H. F. Smith & Son, and Marie L. Klecatsky, a clerk for the NorthWest Electrical Equipment Company all boarded at this address, that Elizabeth A. Klecatsky, the widow of August Klecatsky, resided at 445 Banfil, that Ignatius J. Klecatsky, a foreman at West Publishing Company, resided at 414 Superior, and that Helen C. Klecatsky, a machine operator at West Publishing Company, boarded at 414 Superior. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph J. Klecatsky, an undertaker with J. J. Klecatsky & Son, located at 611 West Seventh Street, his wife, Magdaline Klecatsky, and Joseph S. Klecatsky, an undertaker, resided at this address. In 1930, Joseph S. Klecatsky opened his first funeral home in South St. Paul, Minnesota, and then opened his West St. Paul funeral home in 1950. In 1969, Joseph Klecatsky�s son, Richard Klecatsky, joined the family business and in 1972, Joseph Klecatsky�s son, Thomas Klecatsky, started with the family business, forming Joseph S. Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Home. Ignatius J. Klecatsky ( -1936,) Joseph J. Klecatsky ( -1942,) and Elizabeth Klecatsky ( -1944) all died in Ramsey County. Helen Klecatsky (1899-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bakula, and died in Ramsey County. Cyril L. Klecatsky (1902-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bakula, and died in Ramsey County. Magdalen T. Klecatsky (1870-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Shanel, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of the property occurred in 2006 and the purchase price was $164,900. The previous owners of record of the property were Beverly J. Stodola and Joseph J. Stodola and the current owners of record of the property are Brian C. Eshult and Tamara E. Eshult.
417 Michigan Street: Built in 1908. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1449 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Harry L. Carr, a fitter employed by the St. Paul Gas & Electric Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas Novak, a helper employed by the Great Northern Shops, and his wife, Mary Novak, resided at this address. Thomas Novak ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. Mary Novak (1880-1960) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Knotek, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $65,000 and that sale occurred in 1997. The previous owner of record of the property was Sharon J. Sweeney and the current owners of record of the property are David Myhre and Sharon J. Sweeney.
419 Michigan Street: Built in 1900. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1035 square foot, six room, two bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Carl W. Benson, a painter, resided at this address. Carl W. Benson ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the rental property is Bonnie J. Hammer, who resides at 1857 Laurel Avenue.
422 Michigan Street: Built in 1924. The structure is a two story, 1195 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house. The 1930 city directory indicates that John L. Jelinek, a clerk employed by the Cochran-Sargent Company, and his wife, Marie Jelinek, resided at this address. John Jelinek ( -1934) died in Ramsey County. Marie B. Jelinek (1892-1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tojsic, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 with a sale price of $180,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Myron Baxley and the current owners of record of the property are Myron M. Baxley and Sharon Baxley.
426 Michigan Street: Built in 1905. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1865 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frank Kohout resided at this address in 1919. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank Kohout, his wife, Louise Kohout, Frank H. Karner, a department manager employed by Brandtjen & Kluge, his wife, Sadie M. Karner, and George Carter, a machinist employed by the St. Paul Hydraulic Hoist Company, and his wife, Mabel Carter, resided at this address. Brandtjen & Kluge has its origins in 1907, when John Brandtjen ( -1948) convinced two young machinists from Oslo, Norway, Abel Kluge and Eneval Kluge, to service and install presses for his fledgling printing equipment firm. In 1919, Henry Brandtjen, Sr., a son of John Brandtjen, and the Kluge brothers developed the world's first successful automatic feeder for printing presses, based on a vacuum system rather than gum-based feed, and the firm Brandtjen & Kluge was formed in St. Paul, to manufacture and sell the feeder. Brandtjen & Kluge Inc. became very successful, and by 1929, the company had moved to a three-story building in St. Paul and remained there for 50 years. In 1931, the company introduced its 10 X 15 Model "M" and 12 X 18 Model "N" sheet-fed automatic platen printing presses with speeds of up to 4,000 impressions per hour, improved inking, and greater impressional strength. The firm opened branch offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit, India, the Philippines, and Australia. Throughout the 1930's, 1940's and early 1950's, Kluge Automatic platen presses dominated the industry. The booming post World War II economy created an unprecedented demand for Kluge Automatic Presses, with assembly line production of over 300 feeders per month at the St. Paul facility. By 1946, significant improvements in inking and registration led to the development of "MA"; and "NA" models, which were in turn replaced by the enhanced "MB" and "NB" models in 1948. In 1958, Henry Brandtjen, Jr., suceeded Henry Brandtjen, Sr., as the president of the company and introduced the Model "C" Automatic, with sealed ball bearings and a constant speed motor drive system, followed shortly by the 11 X 17 and 13 X 19 "D" Series sheetfed printing presses. In 1967, the firm produced the 14 X 22 "EHD" press and in 1982, the company introduced its heaviest and most sophisticated press, the KLUGE EHE, with over 50 tons of impressional power and a precision positive registration system for detailed stamping and die cutting work. In 1993, Henry Brandtjen, Jr., stepped down as president of Brandtjen & Kluge and Henry Brandtjen III became the president of the firm. The most recent development, the Kluge VS2028 large-format sheet-fed foil stamping and embossing press has a 21" X 29" live impression area, has two-position load level indicators, and has 200 tons of impression strength to handle foil stamping, embossing and die cutting on sheet sizes up to 24" X 30" at speeds up to 5,000 impressions per hour and stock handling capacities from 18 lb. to .150 board. Brandtjen & Kluge is now based in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Henry A. Brandtjen, Sr., (1890-1962) was the son of German immigrants, grew up in St. Paul, graduated from the University of Minnesota, enlisted in the Army in 1917, fought in France in World War I, became involved in the family printing business, prospered immensely, and moved with his wife, Gladys Brandtjen, to 1936 Summit Avenue. Henry Brandtjen relocated to a farm in Lakeville, Minnesota, in 1932, scared by the kidnappings of Haskell Bohn, five blocks from the Summit Avenue house, and Leon Gleckman, William Hamm. Jr. and Edward Bremer. Henry Brandtjen III was a 1977 graduate of St. Paul Academy. Frank J. Kohout ( -1937,) Frank Kohout ( -1939,) and Sadie R. Karner ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. Frank A. Kohout (1889-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Simandl, and died in Ramsey County. Louise Kohout ( -1950) died in Anoka County, Minnesota. Frank H. Karner (1892-1955) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. George T. Carter (1900-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Flarherty, and died in Ramsey County. George Carter (1881-1965) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. George F. Carter (1907-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Quinlan, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1995 and the sale price was $62,000. In 2000, the City of St. Paul cited this property for code enforcement violations. The previous owner of record of the property was Elena Medina and the current owner of record of the rental property is Corina E. Silva, who resides at 1629 Bush Avenue.
427 Michigan Street: Built in 1885. The structure is a two story, 1468 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Harry J. Enstrom, the father of stillborn infant son, who was born in the United States, resided at this address in 1915. The 1920 city directory indicates that Nellie Coughlin, a nurse, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Hegner, the widow of Bohumil Hegner and a janitor employed by the St. Paul Arcade Company, Donald G. Kampmann, a St. Paul police officer employed at the Central Station, and his wife, Gladys Kampmann, resided at this address. Bohumil Hegner (1875- ,) from Dobrow, Bohemia, arrived in the Unitede States through Ellis Island in 1913. Bohumeal Hegner ( -1927) died in Ramsey County. Mary B. Hegner (1895-1981) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Gladys I. Kampmann (1908-1998) was born in Minnesota and died in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. The property was last sold for $192,500 and that sale occurred in 2005. The previous owners of record of the property were Bernhardt Saini Eidukat and Frieda Eidukat and the current owners of record of the property are Abra Gillman and Scott Gillman. Bernhardt Saini Eidukat was an Associate Professor of Geology and the chair of the Department of Geosciences at North Dakota State University in 2006.
430 Michigan Street: Built in 1895. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1759 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward A. Bergstrom, a switchman employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, Eric A. Bergstrom, a conductor, Fred Bergstrom, a fireman, and John Dusek, a police officer, all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Dusek, a concessioner, and his wife, Gladys Dusek, resided at this address. John Dusek (1884-1961) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Gladys G. Dusek (1896-1987) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $42,000 and that sale occurred in 1991. The current owners of record of the property are Kimberly L. Schulze and Timothy Schulze.
431 Michigan Street: Built in 1977. The structure is a 1092 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph Hayek, a metal worker, and his wife, Mary Hayek, resided at this address. Joseph M. Hayek ( -1946) and Joseph Hayek ( -1942) both died in Ramsey County. Joseph Hayek (1907-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rudolph, and died in Ramsey County. Mary Evelyn Hayek (1909-1981) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Brix, and died in Ramsey County. Mary T. Hayek (1895-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Niespodziany, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Anthony T. Dzik and Jean E. Dzik. The 1930 city directory indicates that George P. Loida, a laborer employed by Paper Calmenson & Company, and his wife, Amelia Loida, resided at the former nearby 431 1/2 Michigan Street.
432 Michigan Street: Built in 1921. The structure is a one story, 1257 square foot, four bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The 1930 city directory indicates that Tinus M. Larson, associated with Class Mineral Fume Baths, and his wife, Clara Larson, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2005 with a sale price of $175,000. The previous owners of record of the property were Yer Vue and Vu C. Xiong and the current owners of record of the property are Karen M. Thao and Robert C. Thao. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Frank Yukl resided at the former nearby 435 Michigan Street in 1892. The 1920 city directory indicates that Major William A. Curtis, executive officer of the Soldiers Bonus Board at the State Capitol, resided at the former nearby 435 Michigan Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Samuel E. Berndt, associated with S. E. Berndt & H. Peterson Company, his wife, Alice R. Berndt, Anna Dvorak, an operator for E. Albrecht & Son, and Anna Novak resided at the former nearby 435 Michigan Street, that Frank Zeuli resided at the former nearby 437 Michigan Street, and that Augusta Wondra and Walter M. Ripley, a fireman employed by the Northern Cooperage Company, and his wife, Ann Ripley, resided at the former nearby 441 Michigan Street. Walter Mead Ripley (1901-1945) was born in North Dakota, lived in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, in 1910, was employed as a farm laborer in Barronett, Washburn County, Wisconsin, in 1920, and resided at this address in 1930 with his wife, Ann Katherine Prokop Ripley (1904-1993.) Walter M. Ripley and Ann Ripley had three children, Donald Ripley, Alyce Delphine Ripley, and Roger Ralph Ripley. Frank Yukl ( -1916) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Samuel E. Berndt (1884-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schmidt, and died in Ramsey County. Alice R. Berndt (1902-1969) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Munson, and died in Ramsey County. Anna Dvorak ( -1941,) Anna Dvorak ( -1945,) and Walter Martin Ripley ( -1945) all died in Ramsey County. Anna Dvorak (1878-1965) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
444 Michigan Street: Built in 1885. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1218 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank Bakula, a laborer, resided at this address and that Joseph P. Bakula, a plumber, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John T. Larsen resided at this address. The last sale of this property was in 1997 and the sale price was $59,900. The current owner of record of the property is Jay W. Hanson. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Mathilda Thompson resided at the former nearby 445 Michigan Street in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#7844) indicate that Robert R. Ward (1895- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Corporal in Company "2," 1st Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, who was born in Elysian, Minnesota, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 4" tall, was a telegrapher at induction, was an automatic telegraph attenant employed by the Western Union Telegraph Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 445 Michigan Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#8480) indicate that Grant A. Ward (1898- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Buglar in Battery B of the 151st Field Artillery, who was born in Le Sueur, Minnesota, had brown eyes, brown hair, and a medium complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was an electrician at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Bacarat, Champagne, the Marne, Aisne, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse, was unemployed after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, W. J. Ward, at the nearby former 445 Michigan Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Otto F. Duebar/Dueber, a glovemaker, his wife, Mary Dueber, a cook at Eat Shop #1, and William G. Dunbar, a stockman at the Inter City Paper Company, resided at the former nearby 445 Michigan Street. William G. Dunbar ( -1942) and Mathilda Thompson ( -1954) both died in Ramsey County. Otto Frank Dueber (1892-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kramer, and died in Ramsey County. Mary A. Dueber (1891-1966) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
447 Michigan Street: Built in 1975. The structure is a 1092 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler. The previous owner of record of the property was Lucille Johnston, who resided in Woodbury, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is Beth M. Medina. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mathais Pitra resided at the former nearby 469 Michigan Street in 1917. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#16635) indicate that Charles F. Kodada (1891- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Company C of the 307th Engineers, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, dark hair, and a white complexion, was 5' 10" tall, was a printer and stereotyper at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Toul Sector and St. Mihiel, was a stereotyper employed by West Publishing Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, John J. Kodada, at the nearby former 461 Michigan Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#23305) indicate that Frank Joseph Jelinek (1888- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Seaman First Class in the U. S. Navy, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 8" tall, was issued one war service chevron, was a city fireman employed at Engine House #20 after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jelinick, at the nearby former 487 Michigan Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#22610) indicate that Fred Rannow (1888- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Company B, Fourth A. A. M. G. Battalion, who was born in Lake Preston, Minnesota, had grey eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 4 1/4" tall, was a farmer at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a laborer employed by the St. Paul Cement Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 495 Michigan Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Aldrich Bodlack, a helper employed by the Joesting & Schilling Company, boarded at the former nearby 528 Michigan Street, that Frank Bodlack and Otto Bodlack, proprietor of the St. Clair Baker, both resided at the former nearby 528 Michigan Street, that Anth Borovansky, a sorter employed by Foot Schulze & Company, resided at the former nearby 479 Michigan Street, that Joseph A. Borovansky, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and Evelyn A. Borovansky, a stenographer employed by the West Publishing Company, both boarded at the former nearby 479 Michigan Street, that Louisa Braaten boarded at 469 Michigan Street, that Aug H. Carlson, a driver, resided at 543 Michigan Street, that Joseph Dusek, a meat cutter, resided at the former nearby 495 1/2 Michigan Street, that Thomas J. Dvorak, a laborer, resided at 452 Michigan Street, and that Lyman E. Farrand, a clerk employed by the American Railway Express, resided at the former nearby 501 Michigan Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Dvorak, the widow of Thomas Dvorak, resided at the former nearby 452 Michigan Street, that Joseph F. Pavlicek resided at the former nearby 453 Michigan Street, that Eric O. Kersten, an engineer employed by St. Luke's Hospital, his wife, Anna E. Kersten, Frank Barnnele, William H. Gervais, and his wife, E. Marion Gervais, resided at the former nearby 454 Michigan Street, that Mrs. Mary Weverka, the widow of Michael Weverka, resided at the former nearby 456 Michigan Street, that Mrs. Mary Krochak, the widow of Thomas Krochak, resided at the former nearby 457 Michigan Street, that Michael G. Urban, a pressfeeder employed by the W. A. Keller Company, and his wife, Mary Urban, resided at the former nearby 461 Michigan Street, and that Mathias Pitra and William Pitra, a laborer, resided at the former nearby 460 Michigan Street. Mathias Pitra ( -1916,) Thomas Dvorak ( -1922,) Thomas Dvorak ( -1929,) Mary Weverka ( -1934,) Mary Ann Krochak ( -1936,) Mathias Pitra ( -1939,) Anna Dvorak ( -1941,) Anna Emma Kersten ( -1943,) William Hamblin Gervais ( -1943,) Michael G. Urban ( -1943,) Anna Dvorak ( -1945,) and Joseph F. Pavlicek ( -1949) all died in Ramsey County. Anna Dvorak (1878-1965) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Eric Oscar Kersten (1885-1960) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. William Harry Gervais (1894-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Vincent, and died in Ramsey County. Eva M. Gervais (1896-1988) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Forsberg, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. William F. Pitra (1882-1955) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Von Grinner, and died in Ramsey County.
242 Nugent Street: Built in 1904 (1905 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1920 square foot, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built by __?__ Ward. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Arno A. Dorn, who was born in the United States, resided at this address in 1908. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry E. Johnson, a machinist helper employed by the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Margaret Johnson, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 1998 with a sale price of $74,000. The previous owner of record of the rental property was Christopher W. Lahaie, who also is the owner of record of 355 West St. Clair Avenue, and the current owner of record of the rental property is the Inter Savings Bank FSB of Maple Grove, Minnesota. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Minna Knuetter, the widow of Carl Knuetter, resided at the former nearby 243 Nugent Street and that Mrs. Mary Ward, the widow of Michael Ward, and Henry E. Johnson resided at the former nearby 244 Nugent Street. Minna R. Knuetter ( -1937) died in Ramsey County.
246 Nugent Street: Built in 1910 (1909 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1436 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached one car garage. The house was built by Anton J. Krutma, who was a cigar maker. In 1918, Nicholas Kobilka and Catherine Kobilka resided at this address. World War I veterans Edward A. Kobilka, Emil A. Kobilka, and Nicholas F. Kobilka resided at this address in 1919. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#14126) indicate that Edward A. Kobilka (1894- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Sergeant at the Infantry Central Officers Training School, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was a clerk at induction, was issued a bronze victory button, was a clerk employed by the American Hoist & Derrick Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Catherine Kobilka, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Nicholas Kobilka, a tailor with Schaub Brothers, resided at this address, that Edward A. Kobilka, a clerk with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company, Emil A. Kobilka, a clerk with Schuneman & Evans, and William G. Kobilka, a baker with Zinsmaster Baking Company, all boarded at this address, that Nicholas F. Kobilka, a clerk with Hugo Hirshman & Company, resided at 773 East Sixth Street, that Tillie Kobilka, a helper with the Broderick Company, boarded at 773 East Sixth Street, and that George F. Kobilka, a salesman, resided at 36 Baldwin. The 1930 city directory indicates that Nicholas Kobilka, a tailor employed by Schaub Brothers, and his wife, Katherine Kobilka, resided at this address. Edward A. Kobilka (1894-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Borak, and died in Ramsey County. Nicholas John Kobilka ( -1956) died in Ramsey County. William G. Kobilka (1903-1975) had a mother with a maiden name of Borak and died in Ramsey County. Frank G. Kobilka (1901-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Borak, and died in Ramsey County. George F. Kobilka (1890-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Borak, and died in Ramsey County. Katherine Kobilka (1870-1959) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Evelyn F. Eller and Richard C. Eller.
250 Nugent Street: Built in 1950. The structure is a two story, 4490 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The fourplex was moved to this address by George Smolik in 1971. The current owner of record of the property is Gregory Smolik, who resides at Unit 5.
258 Nugent Street: Built in 1890 (1892 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1632 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The house was built for A. H. Paget. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Almond A. Babcock, who was born in the United States, resided at this address in 1908 and he and his wife had a premature infant boy who died in 1908. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry Johans, a telephone operator, his wife, Anna Johans, and George Hayek, a baker employed by the Golden Rule Department Store, all resided at this address. George Hayek ( -1937) and Henry Johans ( -1950) both died in Ramsey County. Anna M. Johans (1892-1995) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Shirek, and died in Ramsey County. The previous owners of record of the property were the trustees for Helen G. Kipp and Max Kipp, located at 589 Cleveland Avenue South, and the current owner of record of the rental property is Jasco College, located at 895 Randolph Avenue.
259 Nugent Street: Built in 1909 (1907 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1473 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached one car garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that James Ekhaml, a clerk, and J. Richard Ekhaml, Jr., a clerk employed by Charles E. Hires company, both boarded at this address and Joseph Ekhaml, a tailor employed by J. T. Schusler Inc., and J. Richard Ekhaml, a clerk, both resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph Ekhaml, a tailor, his wife, Antoinette Ekhaml, Joseph Ekhaml, Jr., a clerk, and Richard J. Ekhaml, a timekeeper for the St. Paul Department of Public Safety, resided at this address. The house was built for Antonio Ekland, who never resided at this address. Joseph Ekhaml ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. Joseph A. Ekhaml (1911-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kolar, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Julia A. Pawelec.
260 Nugent Street: Built in 1904 (1903 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1707 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The two story brick veneer house was built for Jane Fontani, who never resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that William K. Bendorf, a carpenter for the Great Northern RailRoad, his wife, Emma Bendorf, George H. Woessner, a bookkeeper employed by the Drovers State Bank, and his wife, Theresa M. Woessner, resided at this address. William C. Bendorf (1900-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Koza, and died in Ramsey County. Emma M. Bendorf (1893-1981) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Struskona, and died in Ramsey County. George Henry Woessner (1902-1988) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wimmer, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The current owner of record of the property is Daniel L. Ritchie. [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad for 280 Maple Street.]
264 Nugent Street: Built in 1896 (1910 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1540 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached one car garage. The house was built by Frank Jandric. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary A. Corrigan, a machine operator employed by Finch, Van Slyke & McConnville, boarded at this address and that Mary A. Corrigan, the widow of Thomas Corrigan and a machine operator, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Francis J. Jandric, a carpenter employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, and his wife, Theresa Jandric, resided at this address. Emil Jandric was a builder in the Twin Cities at the turn of the 20th Century. Frank Jandric ( -1948) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Theresa Jandric (1893-1970) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2003 with a sale price of $189,900. The current owner of record of the rental property is Ronald N. Witte, who resides in Roseville, Minnesota. [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad for 280 Maple Street.]
265 Nugent Street: August A. Anderson House; Built in 1884 (1889 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1872 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. The house was built by August A. Anderson, who was the secretary of the Minnesota Posten Publishing Company. The house became the residence of Albert F. Slechta. World War I veteran George Slechta resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Slechta, a cigarmaker, resided at this address and that George Slechta, a barber, Albert F. Slechta, a tailor with Schaub Brothers, Cyril A. Slechta, a clerk with the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, Helen M. Slechta, a stenographer with the Flaxilnum Insulating Company, Louis J. Slechta, a clerk for J. P. Jelinek, Marcella C. Slechta, a stenographer with the Stenographic Service Company, and Mary Dolish, the widow of Paul Dolish, all boarded at this address. The 1920 city directory also indicates that Laura Slechta, a stenographer, and Sophia Slechta, a stenographer, both boarded at 966 East Fourth Street, and that Katherine L. Slechta, a clerk with the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, boarded at 399 Goodrich. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert F. Slechta, a tailor, Albert C. Slechta, a tailor employed by Albert F. Slechta, George Slechta, a barber, and Louis Slechta, a pharmacist employed by J. P. Jelinek, resided at this address. Subsequently, the house became a boarding house/residence for nurses at the former Ancker Hospital. Ancker Hospital was the St. Paul City and Ramsey County hospital before the establishment of the St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital, which has since been reconstituted as Regions Hospital. Dr. Arthur B. Ancker (1851-1923) was born in Baltimore, graduated from the Medical College of Ohio at Cincinnati in 1882, moved to St. Paul in 1882 and practiced medicine out of an office on Wabasha street, and was elected superintendent of the City and County Hospital and became the city and county physician in 1883, at an annual salary of $1,800. In 1885, Dr. Ancker joined H. H. Hart, secretary of the state board of corrections and charities and Henry F. Hoyt, superintendent of the city board of health, in inspecting the Ramsey County jail, which revealed "dirt, vermin, foul air, and a criminal manufactory." In 1887, Ancker convinced the St. Paul city council to build a new model hospital building, which opened in 1895 and was acknowledged to be the largest and best institution west of Chicago. In 1894, Dr. Ancker was elected president of the Ramsey County Medical Society and, in 1898, was a member of the executive committee of the Minnesota Academy of Medicine. In 1909 and again in 1914, Dr. Ancker was selected as the first vice president of the American Hospital Association and, in 1918, was selected as president of the American Hospital Association. The first automobile ambulance, mounted on a Studebaker chassis, was designed by Dr. Ancker in 1912, and cost $4,200. In 1914, Dr. Ancker also was the superintendent of the Ramsey County Sanitarium, which had a capacity of 120 inmates. Dr. Ancker made many improvements and additions to county/city hospital, including a crippled children's department. Dr. Ancker is reputed to have suspected an attempted fraud by a patient allegedly paralyzed as a result of a railroad accicdent and exposed the fraud when he lit fire to the patient's bed clothes, causing him to leap to safety. Allegedly in a rage over two surgeons who neglected to wash their hands properly, Dr. Ancker died of a heart attack in his office. Dr. Ancker's heart disease was a condition he had for three years, but kept the information to himself. Dr. Ancker apparently never acknowledged his Jewish heritage. Arthur B. Ancker is buried at the Old Frontenac Cemetery, Frontenac, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Ancker Hospital was located on Jefferson Avenue at the corner of Colborne Street in the West Seventh/West End neighborhood, was organized as the City and County Hospital in 1873 when the City of St. Paul purchased for $23,000 the 1857 ten room Alexander Vance Brown residence, then owned and occupied by Dr. Jacob H. Stewart, the city's health officer. Drs. Jacob H. Stewart and Charles Wheaton ran the hospital until mid-1883, when Dr. Ancker was elected superintendent of the City and County Hospital. In 1884, the hospital had a capacity of 52 patients and had a 48 patient daily average. In 1897, a state department for crippled and deformed children operated by the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota was established in connection with the City and County Hospital. By 1900, a new main hospital building, designed by architect Clarence H. Johnston, was constructed, the old mansion was converted into a contagion ward, a boiler house and a kitchen was built, and a nursing school was established. The City and County Hospital nursing school was established in 1891, following a recommendation of the Board of Control for St. Paul, as a two-year program, had its first graduate in 1893, and trained nurses until 1976, when its last class graduated. The first graduate of the Training School for Nurses, in 1893, was Martha Illjarn. In 1903, the City and County Hospital served 2,412 patients, with a 200 patient daily average. Dr. Arthur Ancker fired all five of the hospital's physicians and interns in 1905 because they went on strike over his dictatorial policies. By 1910, a nurses residence, a new hospital wing, a new boiler house, a laundry, a laboratory, and an ambulance garage were built. By 1912, the City and County Hospital had a 387 patient daily average. By 1913, the City and County Hospital was the tenth largest hospital in the country. In 1920, the City & County Hospital, with the Asbury Hospital in Minneapolis, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, the Norwegian Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, the St. Luke's Hospital Association in Duluth, Minnesota, St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, the Swedish Hospital in Minneapolis, the Western Minnesota Hospital in Graceville, Minnesota, and the Winona General Hospital in Winona, Minnesota, was a member of the American Hospital AssociationIn 1923, the City & County hospital was renamed in Ancker's honor. The hospital had five superintendents over the next 44 years, with Dr. Fred Carter (1925-1935) and Dr. Thomas Broadie (1936-1967) having the longest tenures. More than 2,600 nurses graduated from the Ancker School of Nursing. The nursing school remained the Arthur B. Ancker Memorial School of Nursing until its closure in 1976. Ancker Hospital was replaced by the St. Paul Ramsey Hospital, the hospital was demolished about 1968, and the original "Ancker" site is occupied by a public school and the St. Paul Independent School District No. 625 administration office building. The Minnesota Posten Publishing Company was a Scandanavian and English language weekly newspaper which was established as a Swedish newspaper in 1857 and was established as a Norwegian newspaper in 1956 as a successor to the 1940-1956 Minneapolis Posten, published by the Norwegian National League of Minneapolis, and ceased publication in 1979. Eric Norelius (1832- ), a Swedish Lutheran pioneer pastor, began publishing the Minnesota Posten in 1857, which after a year was forced to merge with the Swedish-American newspaper Hemlandet due to lack of finances. The Western Viking, currently a Seattle paper that was first published in 1889, is the ultimate successor to the Minnesota Posten and is actually comprised of six newspapers, Washington Posten, Decorah Posten, Ved Arnen, Minneapolis-Tidende, Minnesota Posten, Norr'na, and Skandinaven. The Flaxilnum Insulating Company made the insulation used in Bohn refrigerators in 1915. Hastings Hornell Hart (1851-1932,) a brother of Professor Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard University, was born in Brookfield, Ohio, graduated from Oberlin College in 1875, graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1880, received a masters degree and doctorate of legal letters, was ordained a Congregationalist minister, was a pastor at Worthington, Minnesota, from 1880 until 1883, moved to St. Paul, left the ministry and became a criminologist, was secretary of the State Board of Corrections and Charities from 1883 until 1898, was the president of the National Council on Charities and Correction in 1893, was the general secretary of the National Council on Charities and Correction from 1894 until 1901, moved to Chicago in 1898 and became the superintendent of the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Association, then moved to New York City, was the director of the child welfare department of the Russell Sage Foundation in 1909, was the author of Preventive Treatment of Neglected Children, was the author of Cottage and Congregate Institutions, published by the New York, Charities Publication Committee in 1910, was the editor of Juvenile Court Laws of the United States, published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1910, was the author of Admission and Discharge of Children, published in 1913, was the coauthor, with Clarence L. Stonaker, of A Suggested Program for the Executive State Council of Defense of West Virginia, published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1917, was the author of Social Problems of Alabama, published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1918, was the author of American Prison Association Semi-centennial, 1870-1920: County Jails "in the Light of the Declaration of Principles of 1870, published by the American Correctional Association in 1920, was president of the American Prison Association from 1921 until 1922, was the author of Child Welfare In The District Of Columbia published by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1924, was the author of Two Reports on the Reorganization and Reconstruction of the New York Prison System, published by the Prison Association of New York in 1925, was vice president of the American International Prison Congress, and died in White Plains, New York. Albert F. Slechta ( -1936) died in Ramsey County. George Slechta (1898-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dolejs, and died in Hennepin County. Cyril A. Slechta ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Albert J. Slechta (1905-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dolejs, and died in Ramsey County. Marcella Slechta St. Martin (1904-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dolejs, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 with a sale price of $43,261. The current owners of record of the property are Douglas L. Anderson and Lynda L. Anderson. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
270 Nugent Street: Built in 1899 (1900 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1735 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house. The house was built by Michael Mishek, who was a carpenter. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Baronick, the widow of Thomas Baronick, Glenus Cecka, a clerk, and James Cecka, a laborer, all boarded at this address and that Frank J. Cecka, a clerk employed by W. J. Dyer & Brother, a dealer in pianos, organs, musical instruments, talking machines, and phonographs, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Herman Kriesel, a stevedore employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Frances Kriesel, resided at this address. The house later was the residence for the Hruza family. Michael Mishek ( -1922) and Frances Kriesel ( -1936) both died in Ramsey County. Herman Kriesel ( -1953) died in Isanti County, Minnesota. Herman Kriesel (1882-1965) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Priebe, and died in Steele County, Minnesota. The last sale of this property was in 2006 and the sale price was $175,000. The previous owners of record of the property were Michael E. Hruza and Kathleen L. Severson, who resided in Stillwater, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is Sarah Kiesling. Top House Cleaners, a dry cleaner, is located at this address.
271 Nugent Street: Built in 1900. The structure is a one story, 1184 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The house was built by __?__ Bader. Later, the house was the residence of the Snyder family. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that George E. Sharrow (1895-1915,) the unmarried son of Louis Sharrow, who was born in Wisconsin to parents born in the United States and who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, resided at this address in 1915. Clarence E. Schneider was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank X. Schneider, a clerk, and Joseph Erstorfer both resided at this address and that Clarence V. Schneider, a clerk, Agnes Schneider, a machine operator, Cecelia B. Schneider, a clerk, and Rudolph L. Schneider, an electrician, all boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert A. Hover, an inspector employed by the Seeger Refrigerator Company, and his wife, Theresa Hover, resided at this address. George E. Sharrow ( -1915,) Louis Sharrow ( -1922,) and Albert August Hover ( -1941) all died in Ramsey County. Clarence E. Schneider (1895-1955) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Florian, and died in Washington County, Minnesota. Frank X. Schneider (1892-1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hover, and died in Ramsey County. Rudolph L. Schneider (1899-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Florian, and died in Ramsey County. Charles J. Schneider (1909-1985) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Florian, and died in Ramsey County. Henry Schneider ( -1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Florian, and died in Ramsey County. Theresa S. Hover (1883-1967) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The current owners of record of the property are Richard H. Kannisto and Bonnie A. Kaul Kannisto.
272 Nugent Street: Charles Mishek House; Built in 1909 (1908 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1533 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built by Charles Mishek, who was the brother of Michael Mishek and Edward Mishek. The 1930 city directory indicates that Theo C. Lee, a batteryman, and his wife, Mary Lee, resided at this address. Charles A. Mishek (1880-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Vosnik, and died in Ramsey County. Michael Mishek ( -1922) died in Ramsey County. Edward C. Mishek ( -1953) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Leon L. Remer and Nancy A. Remer.
275 Nugent Street: Built in 1961. The structure is a two story, 1680 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The last sale of this property was in 2004 and the sale price was $172,000. The current owner of record of the property is Benjamin D. Nicholie.
276 Nugent Street: Edward Mishek House; Built in 1880 (1885 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1936 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house. The house reportedly was built by Michael Mishek for Edward Mishek. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that George A. Burrill (1829-1902,) the husband of Caroline B. Burrill, who was born in Bohemia of parents also born in Bohemia and who died of valvular heart disease, resided at this address in 1902. The 1930 city directory indicates that Fred Wilde, a bookkeeper employed by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, his wife, Olga Wilde, Adolph J. Wilde, a watchman, and his wife, Amelia Wilde, all resided at this address. Michael Mishek ( -1922,) Adolph Wilde ( -1941,) and Edward C. Mishek ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. The structure was on the city vacant house list in 2007. The last sale of this property was in 1998 and the sale price was $65,000. The previous owner of record of the rental property was Christopher W. Lahaie, who also was the owner of record of 355 West St. Clair Avenue, and the current owner of record of the rental property is DSD Investments LLC, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
279 Nugent Street: Built in 1991. The structure is a two story, 1173 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house. In 2003, the City of St. Paul imposed a property clean-up abatement assessment on this property. The previous owner of record of the property was Ronald C. Tessmer and the current owner of record of the property is Anthony R. Casland, who resides at Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
282 Nugent Street: Built in 1885; Addition in 1932. The structure is a two story, 1056 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. John Halter and Minnie Halter resided at this address in 1980. The house was renovated by William Besch and Eva Besch with the help of the Fort Street Building Association. The Halter family resided at this address from 1923 to 1980 and added the second story to the house in 1932. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Niederkofler, the widow of Joseph Niederkofler, John Niederkofler, his wife, Julia Niederkofler, John J. Halter, Jr., a checker employed by G. Sommers & Company, and his wife, Julia Halter, resided at this address. Joseph Niederkofler ( -1928,) Julia Halter ( -1932,) Mary Niederkofler ( -1935,) and John Halter ( -1946) all died in Ramsey County. Minnie Teresa Halter (1909-1985) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Artwohl, and died in Ramsey County. John Joseph Halter (1902-1992) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Heideyer, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $154,000 and that sale occurred in 2006. The previous owner of record of the property was McGovern Sadusky Investment Inc., located in Minneapolis, and the current owner of record of the property is Dana M. Ghiloni.
284 Nugent Street: Built in 1880 (1889 according to Empson.) The structure is a one story, 1256 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house. The house is stucco siding added over brick. The house was built for Olaf Feltheim, who was a hack (taxi cab) driver. The current owners of record of the property are Donald E. Dahl and Gloria M. Tokheim Dahl. The 1930 city directory indicates that Edward F. Sklenar, the proprietor of Twin City Merchandise, located at 517 West Seventh Street, his wife, Rosalie H. Sklenar, Leonard H. Sklenar, a manager, and Walter V. Sklenar, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, resided at the former nearby 400 Nugent Street.
160 Richmond Street: Built in 1880. The structure is an 812 square foot, five room, one bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided rambler, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Benjamin J. Rehak resided at this address. The property was last sold for $132,000 and that sale occurred in 2004. The current owner of record of the property is Sheri L. Lynn. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John B. Voyer resided at the former nearby 158 Richmond Street in 1900. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#1439) indicate that Clifford H. Boltman (1898- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Sergeant, who was born in Faribault, Minnesota, had blue eyes, light hair, and a light complexion, was 5' 8" tall, was a clerk at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Champagne and Chateau-Thierry, was a claim investigator employed by the Great Northern RailRoad after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Katherine Boltman, at the nearby 173 Richmond Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#12090) indicate that Jack Carlyle Andrews (1889- ,) a 1919 draftee and a Private in Company B of the Sixth A. A. M. G. Battalion, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, black hair, and a medium complexion, was 5' 8" tall, was a cashier at induction, was unemployed after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mrs. M. Andrews, at the nearby former 175 Richmond Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Jno. C. Andrews, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 175 Richmond Street, that Margaret Andrews, the widow of Jno Andrews, resided at the former nearby 175 Richmond Street, that Mrs. Catherine Boltman resided at the nearby former 173 Richmond Street, and that Clifford H. Boltman, a clerk employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, boarded at the nearby former 173 Richmond Street. The 1920 federal census indicates that Robert P. Gruber (1889- ,) a delivery man employed by a brewery and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to a father who was born in Germany and a mother who was born in Ireland, his wife, Myrtle J. Gruber (1892- ,) who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Minnesota, his daughter, Margaret L. Gruber (1914- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his son, Robert F. Gruber (1915- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, all resided at the former nearby 159 Richmond Street and Carl Jauss ( - ,) a repair man employed by a railroad and the head of household, who was born in Germany to parents who were born in Germany, and who emigrated to the United States in 1914, his wife, Rose Jauss (1900- ,) who was born in North Dakota to parents who were born in Germany, and his son, Arthur Jauss (1918- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at the former nearby 161 Richmond Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary A. Fallon, the widow of Patrick Fallon, resided at the former nearby 126 Richmond Street, that Fay Miller, a foreman, and his wife, Doris Miller, resided at the former nearby 159 Richmond Street, that Frank H. Haase, a car repairer employed by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailRoad, resided at the former nearby 159 Richmond Street, and that the former nearby 171 Richmond Street, the former nearby 173 Richmond Street, and the former nearby 175 Richmond Street were vacant. Caroline Voyer was the daughter of John B. Voyer. Patrick Fallon ( -1927,) Mary Fallon ( -1936,) John Voyer ( -1939,) Mary Fallon ( -1948) all died in Ramsey County. Clifford H. Boltman (1898-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Braun, and died in Ramsey County. Frank H. Haase ( -1951) died in Hennepin County.
176 Richmond Street: Built in 1980. The structure is a 1526 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided split entry house, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 2005 with a sale price of $203,900. The previous owners of record of the property were Michelle R. Altier and Steven J. Altier and the current owners of record of the property are Edith Ann Vargas and Enrique Vargas Basterra. In 1879, John Lewis, a stone mason, resided near this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Joseph F. Proshek resided at the former nearby 177 Richmond Street in 1921. The 1930 city directory indicates that P. John Jadwinski, a helper employed by the Omaha Shops, Gertrude Jadwinski, a houseworker, and Stanley Jadwinski, a machine operator employed by the American Can Company, resided at the former nearby 177 Richmond Street. John Jadwinski ( -1942) and Joseph F. Proshek ( -1948) both died in Ramsey County. Gertrude Anna Jadwinski (1912-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Weara, and died in Ramsey County. Stanley Jadwinski (1909-1994) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Vera, and died in Hennepin County.
181 Richmond Street: Built in 1905. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1734 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Edward A. Torley resided at this address in 1928. The 1930 city directory indicates that William Muller, a machinist employed by the Omaha Shops, his wife, Christine Muller, Edward A. Torley, a patternmaker employed by the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Katherine Torley, resided at this address. William Muller (1882-1971) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Christine Muller (1887-1957) had a mother with a maiden name of Busta and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Michael J. Dasler.
184 Richmond Street: Built in 1980. The structure is a 1092 square foot, five room, three bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler, with a detached garage. The last sale of this property was in 1999 and the sale price was $119,900. The current owners of record of the property are Daniel M. Cianchette and Martha M. Pearson.
185 Richmond Street: Built in 1919. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1766 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John J. Kasal, a bottler employed by the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company, and his wife, Rose L. Kasal, resided at this address. John J. Kasal (1882-1966) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Rose L. Kasal ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Connie M. Bannie. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph Babyleck, a machine operator, and Frank Bejhlik, a heeler employed by Foot, Schulze & Company, both resided at the former nearby 190 Richmond Street, that Marie Bejhlik, a clerk employed by G. Sommers & Company, boarded at the former nearby 190 Richmond Strett, that Bessie Bazil, a clerk employed by Mannheimer Brothers, boarded at the former nearby 185 Richmond Street, and that Frank Byblek, a machine operator employed by Foot Sculze & Company, resided at the nearby former 190 Richmond Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank Bejblik, a shoeworker employed by O'Donnell Shoe Company, and his wife, Barbara Bejblik, and Bessie Bejblik, a compt operator for G. Sommers & Company, resided at the former nearby 190 Richmond Street. In 1915, the O'Donnell Shoe Company, with the advertising slogan of "makers of high grade shoes for men," sponsored an escape from a heavily timbered packing crate "challenge" performance by Harry Houdini at the St. Paul Orpheum Theatre. John B. Milligan was the Superintendant of the O'Donnell Shoe Company in 1915. The historic O'Donnell Shoe Company building, 509 Sibley Street, in Lowertown, built in 1914, has become the Renaissance Box, initially was intended to house a variety of artists, an ad agency, and a woodworking shop, and subsequently was converted to low income housing. Frank J. Bejblik (1880-1956) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Barbara Bejblik ( -1946) died in Ramsey County.
191 Richmond Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a 516 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided rambler. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Jurco and his wife, Susie Jurco, resided at this address. The property was last sold for $89,900 and that sale occurred in 2001. The current owner of record of the property is Melissa A. Mierva. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#19064) indicate that Jospeh A. Huspek (1897- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in the First Company of the Dis. Det., who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, dark hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 7" tall, was a book binder at induction, was a pressfeeder employed by Waldorf Paper Products after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his parents, Roman Huspek and Anna Huspek, at the nearby former 192 Richmond Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 192 Richmond Street was vacant.
195 Richmond Street: Built in 1900. The structure is a two story, 1579 square foot, eight room, five bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Emily Schroepfer, the widow of Joseph Schroepfer, Emily E. Schroepfer, a janitoress employed by the Davis School, George Schroepfer, a bricklayer, and his wife, Theresa Schroepfer, resided at this address. Emily Schroepfer ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Fannie M. Schroepfer and George J. Schroepfer. George John Schroepfer (1906-1984), presumably a relative of the current resident, was a pioneering leader in the design and management of wastewater treatment and disposal systems and was professor emeritus of sanitary engineering in the Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering at the University of Minnesota. George Schroepfer was born in St. Paul, graduated with a B.S. in 1928 in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in 1930, and a professional degree in 1932, was assistant chief engineer for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Sanitary District (subsequently the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and ultimately the Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services) in 1933 and was assigned responsibility for the design and construction of these new facilities. In 1938, George Schroepfer was appointed chief engineer and superintendent of the Sanitary District. In 1945, George Schroepfer accepted an appointment as professor of sanitary engineering in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Minnesota. George Schroepfer was elected president of the Water Pollution Control Federation in 1942 and, in 1943, he became president of the Northwest Section of the American Society of Civil Engineering. He was a consultant to the National War Production Board from 1942 to 1945. Beginning in 1947, with the William D. Hatfield Award, he received almost every award and medal of the Water Pollution Control Federation, including the Arthur Sidney Bedell Award in 1955, the Harrison Prescott Eddy Medal, the Radebaugh Award of Central States Water Pollution Control Association, the Charles Alvin Emerson Medal, the Thomas R. Camp Medal, the Gordon Maskew Fair Medal, and the William I. Orchard Medal. George J. Schroepfer (1906-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dippel, and died in Hennepin County.
204 Richmond Street: Built in 1977. The structure is a 1092 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided rambler, with a detached garage. The current owner of record of the property is Gerald M. Rheim.
217 Richmond Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a two story, 1568 square foot, eight room, five bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Anna Busta, a dipper employed by A. M. Ramer Company, Edwin E. Busta, a driver employed by the American Railway Express, George E. Busta, a laborer, and Mary F. Busta, a clerk, all boarded at this address and that Anton Busta, a laborer, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Anton Busta and his wife, Annie Busta, resided at this address. Anton Busta ( -1933) and Anna Busta ( -1934) both died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Janet S. Welna and Kevin H. Welna. The 1930 city directory indicates that Samuel Delmont, a helper for Holm & Olson, Incorporated, and his wife, Marie Delmont, resided at the former nearby 221 Richmond Street. Samuel S. Delmont (1900-1980) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Vendetti, and died in Ramsey County.
225 Richmond Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1345 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank F. Bakula, a carpenter, and James T. Bakula, a proprietor of Bakula Brothers, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna Bakula, the widow of Thomas Bakula, resided at this address. Thomas Bakula ( -1912) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $172,500 and that sale occurred in 2005. The previous owners of record of the property were Lawrence M. Halloran and Patricia M. Halloran and the current owners of record of the property are Dane Raymond Breimhorst and Zoe Williamson Breimhorst. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Joseph Hamer resided at the former nearby 226 Richmond Street in 1923. Joseph Hamer ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Joseph J. Hamer (1870-1957) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
237 Richmond Street: Built in 1964. The structure is a one story, 900 square foot, automobile service station. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank A. Bakula, an apprentice, boarded at this address and that John J. Bakula resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank A. Bakula, a bookbinder, resided at this address. Frank A. Bakula ( -1944) died in Ramsey County. The previous owner of record of the property was Terance R. Krueger and the current owner of record of the property is Andrew J. Tilsen.
245 Richmond Street: Built in 1904. The structure is a two story, 1296 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house. World War I veteran James H. Lewis resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Harry Clinton, a driver, roomed at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Christine M. Cecka, the widow of Frank Cecka, and Clarence J. Cecka, a salesman with W. J. Dyer & Brother, and his wife, Madeline Cecka, resided at this address. Frank J. Cecka ( -1929) died in Ramsey County. Christine Cecka (1884-1969) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Clarence J. Cecka (1909-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Beranek, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1993 with a sale price of $43,700. The current owner of record of the property is Jordan R. Lavey.
247 Richmond Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a one story, 1146 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1920 city directory indicates that Cecelia K. Effertz, a clerk employed by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, and Edgar T. Effertz, a clerk employed by St. Paul Book and Stationery Company, both boarded at this address and that Peter H. Effertz, a department manager employed by the St. Paul Book & Stationery Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry Wilhelmy, a foreman employed by the Omaha Shops, his wife, Mary Wilhelmy, Arthur Wilhelmy, a laborer employed by the Omaha Shops, and George Wilhelmy, a supervisor employed by the Omaha Shops, all resided at this address. Henry Wilhelmy ( -1953) died in Ramsey County. The house was on the city vacant house list in 2005. The current owner of record of the property is Lavera Wood.
249 Richmond Street: Built in 1884. The structure is a one story, 1322 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John F. Jarosch and his wife, Rose Jarosch, resided at this address. The current owner of record of the property is Donald L. Larson.
253 Richmond Street: Built in 1879. The structure is a two story, 1897 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached one car garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Kadlec, the widow of Emil Kadlec, Emily Kadlec, a clerk at J. A. Allen & Co., and Stepanie Kadlec all boarded at this address and that Veronica Kadlec, the widow of Jos. Kadlec, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that William Roesler, a butcher employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, Arnold Roesler, a machine operator employed by the E. A. Moeller Company, Daniel Roesler, a butcher employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, his wife, Helen Roesler, Erma Roesler, a laundry worker, Mrs. Helen Roesler, an operator employed by the Li Perl Dress Company, Martha Roesler, a laundress, Reinhold Roesler, a butcher employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, William Roesler, Jr., a butcher employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, and his wife, Amelia Roesler, all resided at this address. Emily M. Kadlec ( -1948) died in Ramsey County. Mary Kadlec ( -1924) died in Hennepin County. William Roesler (1907-1974) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Stebner, and died in Ramsey County. William J. Roesler (1917-1989) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Steinacker, and died in Ramsey County. Reinholt Roesler (1911-2001) was born in Russia, had a mother with a maiden name of Stebner, and died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 2005 and the sale price was $265,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Kenneth G. Johnson, who resides at 309 Harrison Avenue, and the current owner of record of the property is Althea McGee, who resides in Rosemount, Minnesota. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#10163) indicate that Joseph J. Kubes (1896- ,) a 1918 enlistee and a Private First Class in Sixth Aus. Train., who was born in New Prague, Minnesota, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 8 1/2" tall, was a groceryman at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Vasges and the Meuse Argonne Offensive, was a groceryman employed by Kubes Brothers after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Catherine Kubes, at the nearby former 259 Richmond Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that John J. Kubes, a grocer with a store located at 603 West Seventh Street, his wife, Lottie Kubes, and Harry R. Polta resided at the former nearby 259 Richmond Street. John J. Kubes (1889-1971) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
261 Richmond Street: Built in 1982. The structure is a two story, 2172 square foot, commercial warehouse building. The 1930 city directory indicates that James C. Jelinek, a helper employed by the Omaha Shops, and his wife, Agnes Jelinek, resided at this address. James C. Jelinek (1897-1969) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Agnes C. Jelinek (1900-1970) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Reyleck, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Michael J. Povolny, who resides in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
272 Richmond Street: Built in 1910. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1491 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built for Joseph Schroepfer and Rosa Schroepfer. It was subsequently purchased by Martin Schuster, who was a stone mason and did stone work on Lauer Flats and the Kessler Mcguire Funeral Home. The 1930 city directory indicates that Martin Schuster, a bricklayer, his wife, Theresa Schuster, Ann Schuster, a helper, Joseph Schuster, a trucker, and Rudolph Schuster, a laborer, all resided at this address. Ann Schuster, Martin Schuster's daughter, was a female athlete of note in St. Paul in the 1930's. Robert Morgan and Dennis Morgan resided at this address in 1980. Joseph Schroepfer ( -1913,) Joseph Schroepfer ( -1930,) Joseph Schroepfer (1887-1960,) and Martin Schuster ( -1943) all died in Ramsey County. Martin Schuster (1893-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Fleischaker, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $152,000 and that sale occurred in 2004. The current owners of record of the property are Colleen Mulcahy and Paul D. Mulcahy.
276 Richmond Street: Built in 1913. The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1750 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The house was built by Joseph Hamer. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mary Hamer (1848-1923,) the wife of Joseph Hamer, who was born in Bohemia to parents born in Bohemia and who died of a carcinoma of the stomach, resided at this address in 1923. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Joseph Hamer (1848-1926,) the widower father of Anna B. Hamer, who was born in Bohemia to parents also born in Bohemia and who died of chronic myocarditis, resided at this address in 1926. The 1930 city directory indicates that Roy J. Goslin, a steamshovel operator employed by the Twin City Brick Company, his wife, Helen Goslin, and Thomas J. Lynch, a laborer, and his wife, Nettie Lynch, resided at this address. Joseph Hamer ( -1926) died in Ramsey County. Thomas J. Lynch (1877-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Watters, and died in Ramsey County. Thomas J. Lynch (1891-1970) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Thomas Joseph Lynch (1889-1970) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Thomas J. Lynch (1889-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Keefe, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Raymond Miller.
280 Richmond Street: Built in 1904 (1901 according to Empson.) The structure is a 1 3/4 story, 1684 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The house was built for Henry Suess, who was a salesman. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward Erickson, a cutter employed by McKibbin, Driscoll & Dorsey, Inc., resided at this address and that James Erickson, a machinist, and John Erickson both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Anthony M. Tschida, an engineer employed by the St. Paul Laundry, his wife, Anna Tschida, Anthony Tschida, a press operator employed by Farwell, Ozman, Kirk & Company, Anton G. Tschida, a metal worker, and Mary Tschida, the widow of Mathew Tschida, resided at this address. Anthony Tschida ( -1934) and Henry Suess ( -1940) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 with a sale price of $191,000. The current owner of record of the property is Jacqueline L. Niccum, who resides in Maplewood, Minnesota.
284 Richmond Street: Built in 1900 (1901 according to Empson.) The structure is a two story, 1262 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house. The house was built for John L. Mugrauer, a tinner, and his siblings, Albert Mugrauer, John Mugrauer, and Mary Mugrauer. The 1930 city directory indicates that Ernest T. Tieso, a foreman employed by the J. T. McMillan Company, and his wife, Theresa Tieso, resided at this address. The house was subsequently by the Palechek family. John Mugrauer ( -1911) died in Ramsey County. John A. Mugrauer (1882-1969) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Washington County, Minnesota. The last sale of this property was in 1994 and the sale price was $39,500. The previous owners of record of the property were Gail L. Hagerman and Richard J. Hagerman and the current owner of record of the property is Richard J. Hagerman. The 1879 city directory indicates that Mathais Mach, a cutter employed by Auerbach, Finch, Culbertson & Company, resided on Richmond Street near Grace Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mary Fleisher, the widow of Samuel Fleisher, resided at the former nearby 288 Richmond Street and that Samuel Fleisher, a salesman, boarded at the former nearby 288 Richmond Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Royal B. Pitcher, a solicitor employed by the Salvation Army Industrial Department, his wife, Beulah Pitcher, and Thomas F. Kelly, Jr., a florist, and his wife, Minnie Kelly, resided at the former nearby 288 Richmond Street, that Clarence A. Larson, an assistant manager employed by the Salvation Army Industrial Department, his wife, Signe Larson, Thomas F. Kelly, Sr., a carpenter, and his wife, Josephine Kelly, resided at the former nearby 290 Richmond Street, that Christ Schuster, a janitor employed by the Ancker Hospital, and his wife, Anna Schuster, resided at the former nearby 310 Richmond Street, and that Louis L. Rutkosky, Ludwig L. Rutkosky, a laborer employed by Swift & Company, and his wife, Augusta Rutkosky, all resided at the former nearby 312 Richmond Street. Christ Schuster ( -1956) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Breth, and died in Ramsey County. Ludwig A. Rutkosky ( -1943) died in Ramsey County. Augusta Rutkosky (1893-1969) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Klatt, and died in Ramsey County.
224 Ryan Avenue/Former 224 Franklin Street South: Plastics, Inc. Headquarters. The 1879 city directory indicates that William Dorris, a laborer, boarded at the corner of Eagle Street and Franklin Street, that Emmanuel Harris, an African American laborer, resided at the corner of Franklin Street and Eagle Street, that Thomas Kenally, a policeman, resided at this address, that Sylvester Montoure, a laborer, resided on Franklin Street between Eagle Street and Chestnut Street, and that Achilles Nelson, a clerk employed in the auditor's office of the St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba RailRoad, boarded at the former nearby 62 Franklin Street. The 1897 city directory indicates that Miss Mary Burke, a dressmaker, roomed at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. This was the site of a 1979 strike that turned bloody, when Machinists Lodge 459 member Don Pilla, among a group of workers who were picketing the Plastics, Inc.'s non-union plant in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, was killed after a truck plowed through the picketline. His death led to landmark state legislation requiring all vehicles to stop before attempting to pass through a picket line. Pilla has been memorialized through an annual scholarship offered by the Minnesota AFL-CIO. Donald M. Pilla (1958-1979) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Preble, and died in Anoka County, Minnesota. The 1879 city directory indicates that Catherine Hill, the widow of William A. Hill, resided at the nearby former residence located at the corner of Franklin Street and Eagle Street, that Nelse P. Johnson, a laborer, boarded at the rear of the nearby former 126 Franklin Street, that Mrs. Cythera Jones resided at the nearby former 146 Franklin Street, that David I. Jones, a clerk employed by Irvine & Company, boarded at the nearby former 146 Franklin Street, that Nellie Karlsen was a domestic at the former nearby 221 Franklin Street, that John Kelly, a drayman, resided at the nearby former 139 Franklin Street, that Patrick Kelly, a cattle dealer, resided at the former nearby 145 Franklin Street, that Timothy Kinney, an engineer employed by the St. Paul & Sioux City RailRoad, resided at the nearby former 128 Franklin Street, that Cornelius Madden, a plumber employed by Kenny & Hudner, and Stephen Madden, a machinist, boarded at the nearby former 124 Franklin Street, that John Madden, a shoe maker with a shop at 120 Fort Street, resided at the former nearby 124 Franklin Street, that Mary Maloney resided at the former residence at the corner of Franklin Street and Chestnut Street, and that Mary Nacey resided at the corner of Franklin Street and Chestnut Street. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the St. Paul Milk Company was located at the nearby former 197-203 Ryan Avenue (former Franklin Street South) from 1917 to 1974. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Caruso, a helper employed by the Great Northern Shops, resided at the former nearby 223 Franklin Street South.
226 Ryan Avenue/Former 226 Franklin Street South: The property is a vacant commercial lot. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#7075) indicate that Joseph DeMarre (1895- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Corporal in Battery A of the Sixth Field Artillery, who was born in Mahnomen, Minnesota, had blue eyes, dark bown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 5" tall, was a laborer at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Luneville, Toul, Cantigny, Saizerais, Montdidier, Noyon, Aiane, Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Muese Argonne offensive, was a laborer after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Michael Cossetta grocery was located at this address and that Andrew P. Reilly/Riley, a laborer, and his wife, Amelia Reilly, resided at this address. The current owner of record of the property is David Cosetta, whose indicated address is 211 West Seventh Street. The 1879 city directory indicates that Michael J. McMahon, a student, and Thomas McMahon, a policeman, both resided at the nearby former 230 Franklin Street. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mrs. S. L. Robbins and Miss A. M. Semple resided at the former nearby 233 South Franklin Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Dominick Carchedi, a helper employed by the Minnesota Transfer RailRoad, boarded at the former nearby 233 Franklin Street South, that Anna Cassetta, a binder employed by the National Checking Company, Anna Cossetta, a clerk, Bertha K. Cossetta, a machine operator, and William Cossetta, a laborer, all boarded at the nearby former 228 South Franklin Street, that Joseph Costanzo, a laborer, boarded at the nearby former 240 South Franklin Street, and that Michael Cossetta, a flagman employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RailRoad, resided at the nearby former 228 South Franklin Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Michael Cossetta resided at the former nearby 228 Franklin Street South and that Mrs. Mary Santo, the widow of John Santo, Mrs. Bessie Butler, and Dominic Salumbo resided at the former nearby 233 Franklin Street South. Mary Theresa Santo ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Bessie L. Butler (1889-1975) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County.
234 Ryan Avenue/Former 234 Franklin Street South: Charles Simonds/Symonds House; Built in 1850. The building is a two story, 2912 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The house was moved to this location from across the street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph Didiase, a helper employed by the Great Northern Shops, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that George L. Quinn and John W. Johnson resided at this address. Charles Symonds (1815-1874) was a former sea captain who immigrated from Scotland, was subsequently employed as a scale maker in 1850, then was employed as an ice house operator, and became the Engineer of Mines for the State of Minnesota in 1855. Symonds lived in this house from 1850 until his death. His wife, Jemima (Jane) Symonds, and his family lived at this address until 1883. After the Symonds family, the house became a boarding house operated by George Green. After Green, the house was owned by the Ryan family, who operated the St. Paul Milk Company. In 1913, Elizabeth Skally purchased the house and moved the house next to the Humphrey-Willis House, at 240 Ryan Avenue, which she also owned. Paul Hufnagle restored the house for the St. Paul Housing and Redevelopment Agency in 1975. Peter Arthur Hanson started the Rice Street Dairy, in 1912, at the corner of Rice and Charles Streets in St. Paul, running the business from the first floor while his wife and family lived on the second floor. In 1916, P. A. Hanson and two other investors purchased the Casey Pure Milk Company and changed the name, after running a contest, to the St. Paul Milk Company. In 1956, the Hansons and the Farmers Co-op Creamery purchased the Minnesota Milk Company. In 1960, the Hanson's purchased the Old Home Creameries, founded in 1925, by Francis Davies and located on East Hennepin in Minneapolis, and the company continues under the Old Home name. Peter A. Hanson (1881-1979) was born out of state and died in Ramsey County. George L. Quinn (1887-1956) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold for $246,000 and that sale occurred in 1999. Its previous owners were Kevin McGrath and Molly Fernholz and its current owners are Michele S. Harris and Peter J. Tanghe. Kevin McGrath is a member of the Historic Irvine Park Association. Kevin J. McGrath and Molly J. Fernholz, owners of a 32' power boat named "Darlene Rose," became members of the St. Paul Sail & Power Squadron-District 10, a boating safety organization, in 2003. Kevin McGrath and Molly Fernholz are also financial supporters of the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
240 Ryan Avenue/Former 240 Franklin Street South: James K. Humphrey/Charles L. Willis House; original structure built in 1851, with two story rear addition built in 1886 (1851 according to Historic Irvine Park Association, 1900 according to Ramsey County tax records;) Early Victorian in style. The house is a combination of one and two story wood frame and clapboard structures with three bays. One of the combined houses was the John P. Irvine house, which was previously located at the corner of Eagle Street and Chestnut Street. It has a limestone foundation, two chimneys, and a hip and gable roof. It is 1768 square feet in area, and has seven rooms, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. It also has a detached garage. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Charles L. Willis/Willes resided at this address from 1864 to 1903. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willes and their daughter resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John C. Skally, his wife, Elizabeth Skally, Carl Skally, a laborer, and Lucy Skally, an operator employed by the Norton Hair Shop, resided at this address. James K. Humphrey (1825- ) was born in Ohio, was a lawyer in St. Paul, was the clerk of district court in 1850, built the house as a honeymoon cottage for his fiancee, Harriet/Harriette Bishop (1817-1883,) but the two, however, did not ultimately marry, because Humphrey's sister farbade the marriage due to their age difference, and in 1853, Humphrey sold the house to Charles L. Willis. Charles L. Willis was the father of District Judge John W. Willis. Charles L. Willis sold the house in 1903. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willis and their daughter resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willes and their daughter resided at this address. The 1889, 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Willis, their daughter, and C. L. Willis, Jr., resided at this address. The house was restored in the 1970's. The 1979 owners of the house were Allan Anderson and Rita Kruchowski. Harriet E. Bishop was born in Panton, Addison County, Vermont, a daughter of Putnam Bishop and Miranda Bishop, attended schools at Vergennes, Vermont, and the Fort Edward Institute, New York, taught in Essex, New York, attended Catherine Beecher's school in Albany, New York, founded in 1847, was recruited by Minnesota missionary Thomas Williamson and by the Board of the National Popular Education, founded in 1847 in Cleveland, to establish a school in St. Paul and to serve as its first formal teacher, teaching students of French, English, Swiss, Dakota, Ojibwe, and African-American descent, and emigrated to Minnesota from New England in 1847. She arrived at Kaposia (South St. Paul, Minnesota,) Little Crow's village, four miles SouthEast of St. Paul, in 1847 on the steamboat "Lynx," initially traveled to St. Paul by Indian canoe two days later, was nearly swamped by a passing steamboat on the way, and resided at J. R. Irvine's house. Bishop's first school was conducted in an abandoned log, bark, and mud-chinked blacksmith's shop, 10' x 12', at Third Street and St. Peter Street, previously occupied by Scott Campbell, and was replaced by a new school building in 1848, after Bishop organized a sewing circle, the St. Paul Circle of Industry, to raise the necessary funds. An Indian named Oseola, through an interpreter, proposed marriage to Harriet Bishop shortly after her arrival and, when she refused the marriage proposal, sought a loan/gift from her of $1 to buy a new shirt. After a district school was organized in the settlement, Bishop, a devout Baptist who was committed to moral reform, opened a "Female Seminary" and boarding school in 1850, to train teachers for the Northwest, and helped establish many charitable societies in St. Paul. Bishop exhibited four chairs with embroidered cushions at the 1857 territorial fair. Bishop promoted temperance and women's suffrage throughout her life, by helping to organize in 1867 the Ladies Christian Union, which established the "Home for the Friendless" (renamed the "Protestant Home of St. Paul" and subsequently renamed Wilder Residence East,) by establishing the Philecclesian Literary Society, a reading and discussion group, and by traveling the state organizing new chapters of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. She also organized the Sunday School for the First Swedish Baptist Church, which eventually became the Payne Avenue Baptist Church. Bishop's broken engagement to James Kent Humphrey, caused by opposition to the proposed marriage by Mr. Humphrey's sister, because Ms. Bishop was older than Mr. Humphrey, reportedly caused her to lose her previous fine mental balance. Harriet Bishop was married in 1858 to John McConkey, a widower with four children, raised McConkey's children while he served in the American Civil War, divorced McConkey in 1867, and had her maiden name restored to her in Special Laws of Minnesota for 1867, Chapter CL, the 24th of 25 name changes effected by that enactment. In 1869, Bishop was active on behalf of woman suffrage and was chosen a vice-president of the Equal Rights Association. Harriet E. Bishop McConkey was the author of Floral Home; or, First Years of Minnesota. Early Sketches, Later Settlements, and Further Developments, New York, Sheldon, Blakeman & Company, 1857, Dakota War Whoop: Or, Indian Massacres and War in Minnesota of 1862-'3, 1863, which was derogatory to the Indian's reasons for and actions during the conflict, and Minnesota Then And Now, 1869. Although the Minnesota Historical Society indicates that she died in St. Paul, another source indicates that Harriet E. Bishop eventually relocated to California and died in obscurity there. The Philecclesian Literary Society conducted weekly meetings and published a handwritten journal of poems, articles, humorous anecdotes, descriptions of previous meetings, news comments, and advertisements during operation in 1857 and 1858. John McConkey (1824- ) was born in New York, was a boatman by profession, served as a Corporal in Company C of the First Minnesota Regiment, enlisted in April, 1861, was unwounded during his military service, and was discharged for disability in February, 1863. James Kent Humphrey (1825- ) was born in Hudson, Ohio, was admitted to the practice of law in 1846, moved to St. Paul in 1849, became the clerk of the Ramsey County District Court in 1849, was the clerk of the territorial Supreme Court from 1850 until 1853, and was employed by the U. S. Revenue Service from 1861 until 1876. Thomas Williamson was a medical missionary of the Presbyterian Church who operated the Lac Qui Parle "Pejuhutazizi" mission, where preacher Gideon Pond and Mdewakanton (Dakota/Santee) chief Little Crow spent their formative years from 1836 to 1839. Judge John W. Willis was the president of the St. Paul Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in 1925 and was suceeded by Pierce Butler Jr., the son of Pierce Butler, an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, in 1926. Charles L. Willis ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1993 and the sale price was $142,900. The current owners of record of the property are Patrick R. Warner and Rita L. Hawkinson Warner. The 1879 city directory indicates that Abraham S. Elfelt and Charles C. Elfelt, a salesman employed by Averill, Russell & Carpenter, paper manufacturers and wholesale dealers in blank books, stationery and printer's stock, resided at the corner of Franklin Street and Sherman Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charlotte Chandlin, a photographer, and Charlotte M. Chatlein, a clerk employed by Clayton Kregel, both boarded at the former nearby 287 Franklin Street South, that Margaret Chandlin, the widow of Joseph Chandlin, and Margaret Chatlein, the widow of Joseph Chatlein, both resided at the former nearby 287 Franklin Street South, that Harry W. Eckstrom, a laborer employed by the Wells Brothers Construction Company, resided at the former nearby 283 Franklin Street South, that Percy F. Emery, a partner with Thomas Riley in Riley & Emery, a blacksmith shop, resided at the former nearby 287 Franklin Street South, and that William L. English, a brakeman, boarded at the nearby former 287 South Franklin Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at the former 283 Franklin Street South were Otto Neuenfeldt (Apartment #1,) John Eurist (Apartment #2,) Mrs. Sophie P. Johnson (Apartment #3,) and Otto Harter (Apartment #4) and that the residents of the apartment building located at the former 287 Franklin Street South were George W. Batemann (Apartment #6,) Mrs. Julia A. Bateman (Apartment #7,) and Mrs. Margaret F. Chatleain (Apartment #8,) with Apartment #5 vacant. Otto Karl Wilhelm Neuenfeldt (1902-1976) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wolters, and died in Watonwan County, Minnesota. John Eurist ( -1941) died in Washington County, Minnesota. Otto Harter (1903-1972) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nitchke, and died in Ramsey County. George W. Bateman ( -1935) died in Ramsey County.
291 Ryan Avenue/Former 291 Franklin Street South: Built in 1979. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold in 2003 with a sale price of $215,000. The current owner of record of the property is Carol A. Rich.
292 Ryan Avenue/Former 292 Franklin Street South: Joseph Thiessen House; Built in 1912. The building is a two story, 2052 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The current owners of record of the property are Connie J. Lewis and Kenneth B. Peterson.
293 Ryan Avenue/Former 293 Franklin Street South: Built in 1979. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold for $220,000 and that sale occurred in 2006. The previous owners of record of the property were Ernest T. Lottsfeldt, Jr., and Josephine L. Lottsfeldt and the current owner of record of the property is Margaret E. Faricy.
295 Ryan Avenue/Former 295 Franklin Street South: ; Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The last sale of this property was in 2000 and the sale price was $153,750. The current owner of record of the property is Christopher A. Donohue.
297 Ryan Avenue/Former 297 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The previous owners of record of the property were John F. Manecke and Suzann C. Manecke and the current owner of record of the property is Suzann Claire Manecke.
299 Ryan Avenue/Former 299 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, four room, two bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The property was last sold in 1998 with a sale price of $117,000. The current owner of record of the property is Joseph J. Belshan.
301 Ryan Avenue/Former 301 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, four room, two bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The 1909 Central Presbyterian Church directory indicates that Dr. Dora Bell resided at this address. The property was last sold for $86,000 and that sale occurred in 1992. The current owners of record of the property are Barbara L. McGowan and John D. McGowan, Jr.
302 Ryan Avenue/Former 302 Franklin Street South: Built in 1900; Modified American Craftsman in style. The building is a 1 3/4 story, 1563 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. This house was originally located in the Italian immigrant neighborhood of the Upper Levee just below the High Bridge on the river flats. The Delmont family made additions to the house to accomodate their family. Stucco masks the seams of many additions. After the levee flooded in 1952, the city determined that housing should be cleared from the river flats and the house was moved to its present location in 1956. The current owner of record of the property is Frederic G. Schmidt, who resides at 1855 Summit Avenue.
303 Ryan Avenue/Former 303 Franklin Street South: Built in 1979. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The current owner of record of the property is Mary G. Farrell.
305 Ryan Avenue/Former 305 Franklin Street South: Built in 1979. The building is a two story, 1494 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The last sale of this property was in 1998 and the sale price was $122,900. The current owner of record of the property is Lynette Anderson.
307 Ryan Avenue/Former 307 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The property was last sold in 1991 with a sale price of $83,500. The current owner of record of the property is Jennifer L. Engh. Jennifer L. Engh is a former Assistant Commissioner for Tax Policy at the Minnesota Department of Revenue and is now a Legislative Affairs Director for the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney and is retained by Allco Finance Corp, Calpine Corporation, Great Lakes Gas Transmission Company, Heartland Energy &; Recycling LLC, Koch Pipeline Co LP, Medica, Metris Company, the Minnesota Business Partnership Inc, the Minnesota Employment Law Council, Minnesota Forest Industries Inc, the Minnesota Independent Coalition, Northern Border Pipeline Company, Northern Natural Gas, Paradies Shops, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community, Supervalu Inc, Truck Renting and Leasing Association, University of Minnesota, and Xcel Energy Services, Inc. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary Ryan, the widow of Thomas Ryan, resided at the former nearby 308 Franklin Street South.
309 Ryan Avenue/Former 309 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. S. Burns and Miss A. S. Dugan resided at this address. The 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burns and Miss A. S. Dugan resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Foster P. Bates, the president of the Co-operative Laundry Company, resided at this address and that Monroe Bates, a machinist, and Vernon L. Bates, a timekeeper, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Bert Roth resided at this address. Stephen Burns (1845-1906) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. Alice Dugan (1888-1907) was born in the United States and died in Ramsey County. Bertram "Bert" Roth ( -1947) died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record of the property is Jean C. Ratchye.
310 Ryan Avenue/Former 310 Franklin Street South: Frank Jansen House/First Jansen House; Built in 1898 (1908 according to Historic Irvine Park Association.) The building is a two story, 1846 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The building was originally built as a rental property at 270 Ryan Avenue by Frank Jansen. The 1920 city directory indicates that William C. Colvin, a laborer employed by H. T. Quinlan & Company, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Pasquale Delmedico resided at this address. Frank Jansen was a furniture maker, a city council member, a grocer, a saloon keeper, a lamplighter, an assistant city weigher, and a coal and wood supplier. He and his wife, Catherine Jansen, had a son, Frank H. Jansen, who was a carpenter. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the former house located at this address was damaged or destroyed by fire in 1974. The house was moved to this address in 1980 as part of the Irvine Park District redevelopment. Frank Jansen ( -1912,) Catherine Jansen ( -1925,) and Pasquale Delmedico ( -1941) all died in Ramsey County. It was rehabilitated by its current owners, Manuel J. Cervantes and Pat Cervantes. In 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cervantes, contributors to the Randy Kelly for Mayor campaign, resided at this address. Manuel Cervantes is a Ramsey County District Court referee who graduated from Macalester College in 1974 and from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1980. Manuel Cervantes was the first of seven children in the family to graduate from Macalester College. His father, Elidio Roberto Cervantes, left Mexico to avoid his country�s 1910 civil war and became a migrant worker in the United States. Elidio Cervantes' first wife died, leaving him with seven adult children, and he returned to Mexico, marrying Maria del Carmen. The family moved to St. Paul in the early 1950's and Elidio Cervantes continued to work in the fields outside the city. Elidio Cervantes was more than 70 when Manuel Cervantes was born and he died nine years later. Manuel Cervantes first worked as a housing specialist for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, then served as a labor-management attorney for the American Federation of Government Employees in Minneapolis, then was an assistant St. Paul city attorney before Governor Rudy Perpich appointed him to the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals in 1986. He became a Ramsey County District Court referee in 1992.
311 Ryan Avenue/Former 311 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1524 square foot, four room, two bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Davidson resided at this address. The 1891 and 1893 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Max Strouse and Miss Hortense Marx resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Ernest C. Chapelle, a brakeman, and Ernest C. Chappell, a brakeman, both resided at 311 Franklin Street South and that William B. Chappell boarded at 311 Franklin Street South. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert Steinke, his wife, Hulda Steinke, Ernest Steinke, a mechanic employed by Joy Brothers Motor Car Company, and Ervin Steinke, a mechanic employed by Joy Brothers Motor Car Company, and Martin Burrows resided at this address. Max Strouse ( -1916) died in Ramsey County. Albert Steinke (1878-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Milek, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold for $158,500 and that sale occurred in 2000. The current owner of record of the property is Jennifer L. Nelson.
313 Ryan Avenue/Former 313 Franklin Street South: Built in 1978. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The last sale of this property was in 2001 and the sale price was $165,000. The current owner of record of the property is Dmitriy Sintsov.
314 Ryan Avenue/Former 314 Franklin Street South: Maria Gross House; Built in 1906; Victorian in style; Jansen and Oberg, architects. The building is a two story, 2823 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house. Urban Heritage, Inc., a general contractor, is located at this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bohon/Bohen resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Dennis C. Fee, a fitter, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that James Farraeo resided at this address. Kurt Schwichenberg resided at this address in 1999. Maria Gross reportedly had this house built in 1910 at 254 Sherman Street, where the Upper Landing duplexes are now. Her husband, Nicholas Gross (1832-1908,) was a St. Paul alderman from 1858 until 1866, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representives representing Ramsey County (District 21) in 1862, was appointed the administrator of the estate of Rudolph Schoenemann and the guardian of the children of Rudolph Schoenemann in 1880, and purchased a substantial quantity of property from Charles H. Boardman and Harriett A. Boardman in the Rice & Irvine Addition of the city in 1890. Nicholas Gross and Maria Gross operated an embalming business that advertised a lady embalmer specializing in women and children. In 1908, Maria Gross sold her interest in the mortuary to her son, Joseph Gross, and used the proceeds to build this house. The house was moved to this location in 1976 as part of neighborhood redevelopment plans. The current owner of record of the property is Kurt Schwichtenberg.
315 Ryan Avenue/Former 315 Franklin Street South: Built in 1977. The building is a two story, 1274 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. Guiterman resided at this address. The 1891 and 1893 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Guiterman resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. James Kenaley resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Fannie Goodkind married Ambrose Guiterman in 1887 at the Standard Club, 226 East Sixth Street. Guiterman Brothers was a men's apparel store in St. Paul from 1910 through at least 1940. The Guiterman building, at 653 Galtier Street, was built in 1910. It later became Brandtjen Kluge, a printing press factory. About 1965, the site was used by Solar Studios/Fannykin Statuary. The building was empty when Solar Studios left, until 1987 when Artspace Projects Inc. and Twin Cities Housing Development Cooperation (TCHDC) began work on the current use of the building, the Frogtown Lofts. James Kenaley ( -1919) died in Ramsey County. Ambrose Guiterman ( -1921) died in Washington County, Minnesota. The current owner of record of the property is Margaret Kinney. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#10843) indicate that Ralph James Webb (1897- ,) a 1915 enlistee and a Gunners Mate Second Class in the U. S. Navy, who was born in Duluth, Minnesota, had brown eyes, light brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 9 3/4" tall, served on the U. S. S. Oklahoma, was an order clerk employed by Farwell Ozmun Kirk & Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 317 South Franklin Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that James H. Beagle, a soft drinks dealer at 84 West Seventh Street, roomed at the former nearby 371 Franklin Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Caruso resided at the former nearby 317 Franklin Street South. John A. Caruso ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. John Caruso (1892-1982) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. John R. Caruso (1917-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ferraro, and died in Ramsey County.
318 Ryan Avenue/Former 318 Franklin Street South: Goodkind-Koenen House; Built in 1905; Victorian in style; Leo Goodkind, architect. The building is a two story, 1648 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the building at this address was built in 1905 as rental property by William L. Goodkind and that Leo Goodkind, his brother, was the architect for the structure. This structure reportedly is the only historic house on Ryan Avenue on its original site. John Koenen and Margaret Koenen rented the house upon its completion and eventually bought the property in 1911. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#17780) indicate that William B. Koenen, a 1918 draftee, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Alex J. Koenen, a clerk employed by Foot Schulze & Company, and William B. Koenen, a clerk employed by Foley Brothers Grocery Company, both boarded at this address and that Jno P. Koenen, an engineer, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Koenen resided at this address. John Koenen, born in Germany, was a car cleaner for the Soo Line RailRoad. The house was extensively damaged by fire in the 1970's and then was restored, with the replacement of nearly all of the interior walls and of half of the exterior walls. The oak woodwork from the downstairs of the house was saved, but the birch woodwork upstairs was beyond salvage. A two story mother-in-law apartment is currenty being added on the bluff side of the house. The addition is being done by Kurt Schwichtenberg, the owner of Urban Heritage. John P. Koenen ( -1935,) William Louis Goodkind ( -1935,) and Leo Goodkind ( -1943) all died in Ramsey County. Margaret Koenen (1899-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kielman, and died in Chippewa County, Minnesota. The current owners of record of the property are Barbara R. Gawtry and Randall R. Gawtry. Barbara Gawtry is the daughter of Francis V. Ristuben (1912-2007) and Barbara Gawtry and Randall Gawtry have a son, Peter Gawtry. Randall Gawtry is the owner of Timewave Technology Inc., a signal processing, data modems, noise filters, and tone elimantion business. Kurt Schwichtenberg resides at 314 Ryan Avenue and is associated with the W. 7th/Fort Road Federation. The 1930 city directory indicates that Leo J. Tschida resided at the former nearby 320 Franklin Street South. [See note for Leo Goodkind for 40 Crocus Place.]
324 Ryan Avenue/Former 324 Franklin Street South: Built in 1966. The building is a 936 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame rambler, with a detached garage. The current owners of record of the property are Delores Launderville amd G. L. Launderville. The 1879 city directory indicates that Mary Maher, the widow of John Maher, resided on the South side of Franklin Street near the corner with Elm Street. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Congdon and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Parkinson all resided at the former nearby 325 South Franklin Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Congdon resided at the former nearby 325 South Franklin Street. In 1918, Anna Nelson was a weaver employed by the American Grass Twine Company/Crex Carpet Company of New York, New York, earning $12.00 per week, and resided at the nearby former 380 Franklin Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Vitto Giangaspero and Charles Gentle resided at the former nearby 325 Franklin Street South and that Thomas A. Deach resided at the former nearby 327 Franklin Street South. Chester Adgate Congdon (1853-1916,) the son of Sylvester Laurentius Congdon and Laura Jane Adgate Congdon, was born in Rochester, New York, was educated in the public schools of Elmira, New York, and Corning, New York, and at East Genesee Conference Seminary, Ovid, New York, graduated from Syracuse University in 1875, read the law at the law offices of Hiscock, Gifford & Doheny at Syracuse, New York, taught school in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was admitted to the practice of law in 1877, settled in St. Paul in 1879, initially was a member of the law firm of Billson & Congdon and then of the law firm of Billson, Congdon & Dickinson, married Clara Hesperia Bannister (1854-1950,) the daughter of the Rev. Edward Bannister, in 1881, was an Assistant U. S. Attorney from 1881 until 1886, moved to Duluth, Minnesota, in 1892, was involved in the development of the iron and copper mining resources of the Lake Superior country and of copper mines in Arizona, was general counsel of the Oliver Mining Company, was president of the Chemung Iron Company, was president of the Canisteo Mining Company, was vice-president of the American Exchange National Bank of Duluth, was a director of the Calumet & Arizona Mining Company, was a director of the Hedley Gold Mining Company, was a director of the Greene Cananea Copper Company, was a director of the Marshall-Wells Hardware Company, was a director of the Gowan-Lenning-Brown Company, was a member of the Duluth charter commission from 1903 until 1916, was a member of the Republican Party National Central Committee, invested in the development of the Yakami Valley, Wasington, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing Cook County, Minnesota, Lake County, Minnesota, and St. Louis County, Minnesota (District 51,) from 1909 until 1911, was a member of the Kitchi Gammi Club, was a member of the Northland Country Club, was a member of the Duluth Commercial Club, was a member of the Duluth Boat Club, was a member of the Minnesota Club of St. Paul, was a member of the Minneapolis Club, was a member of the University Club of Chicago, was a member of the Duquesne Club of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was a member of the Bankers Club of New York, was a member of the Commercial Club of North Yakima, was a member of the Upsilon Kappa fraternity, was a member of the Psi Upsilon fraternity, was a member of the Theta Nu Epsilon fraternity, was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity, and died in St. Paul. Chester Adgate Congdon and Clara Hesperia Bannister Congdon had seven children, Walter Bannister Congdon (1882-1949,) Edward Chester Congdon (1885-1940,) Marjorie Congdon Dudley (1887-1971,) Helen Clara Congdon d'Autremonte (1889-1966,) John Congdon (1891-1893,) Elisabeth Mannering Congdon (1894-1977,) and Robert Congdon (1898-1967.) There is an endowed Chester Adgate Congdon Professorship of Public Law and Legislation at Syracuse University. Walter Bannister Congdon initially worked for the Oliver Mining Company and eventually was the president of the East Duluth Company. Vito Giangaspero (1876-1962) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Charles Gentle ( -1961) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Thomas A. Deach ( -1950) died in Ramsey County.
211 West Seventh Street: Cossetta's Italian Market; Built in 1880. The structure is a three story, 13,040 square foot, restaurant. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Southard resided at this address. Michael Cossetta, from the Calabrese area of Italy, founded Cossetta's Italian Market when it was a grocery store. The grocery store expanded based on Frank Cossetta's fennel and red pepper-laced sausage. Frank E. Cossetta (1907-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of De Franco, and died in Ramsey County. Bocce LLC, in care of David R. Cossetta, great-grandson of Michael Cossetta, is the current owner of the expanded eatery. The 1879 city directory indicates that Frank A. Brom operated a saloon and resided at the nearby former 213 Fort Road, that James H. Griffin, a brakeman employed by the St. Paul & Sioux City RailRoad, resided at the former nearby 207 Fort Road, and that Julius Gross, the proprietor of the Gross Hotel, located at the former nearby 127 Fort Road, resided at the former nearby 127 Fort Road. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Sarah Douglas (1805-1894,) who died of La Grippe, resided at the former nearby 215 West Seventh Street in 1894. Kate Place was the daughter of Sarah Douglas. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Joseph A. Theissen Harness Saddlery was located at the nearby former 214 West Seventh Street from 1907 to 1944. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mary Ann Buless (1847-1909,) the wife of Charles S. Bullis, who was born in the United States to parents also born in the United States and who died of chronic gastric exhaustion, resided at the nearby former 220 West Seventh Street in 1909. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mary Johnson (1854-1909,) the widowed mother of Oscar Johnson, who was born in Norway to parents also born in Norway and who died of endocarditis, resided at the nearby former 218 West Seventh Street in 1909. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles Diamond resided at the former nearby 213 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Michael Sauro, a pugilist, resided at the nearby former 221 West Seventh Street. [See the note for the St. Paul & Sioux City RailRoad for 324 Bates Avenue.]
214 West Seventh Street: Seven Corners Ace Hardware Store; Built in 1900. The building is a two story, 13,920 square foot, retail building. The 1879 city directory indicates that Michael Mazenac, a shoemaker with a shop at this address, resided at this address. The 1895 Minnesota census indicates that H. H. Keut (1844- ,) an expressman and storage employee and the head of household, who was born in New York, who was a resident of Minnesota since 1850, and who was a resident at this address since 1880, and Luisa M. Keut (1858- ,) who was born in Minnesota, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Benjamin Bayfield, a laborer, and Edward Dregan, a laborer, both boarded at this address and that Frank I. Cash, a salesman, resided at this address. The current owner of record is William R. Walsh. The 1879 city directory indicates that Peter Kerst, a wagonmaker located at 22 Ramsey Street, resided at the nearby former 220 Fort Road. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#19972) indicate that Mike Ditono (1892- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private First Class in Company A of the 311th Engineers, who was born in Purglia, Itaky, moved to Minnesota in 1907, had brown eyes, dark hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was a motion picture operator at induction, was a packer employed by Swift & Company after the completion of service, and was married, resided with his wife, Lacia E. Ditono, at the nearby former 216 West Seventh Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier’s Bonus Board (#31024) indicate that Curtis E. Fadden (1897- ,) a 1918 draftee and an Apprentice Seaman in the U. S. Navy, who was born in New Auburn, Minnesota, had blue eyes, light brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 6 3/4" tall, was unemployed after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles F. Baily, a carpenter, resided at the former nearby 216 West Seventh Street, that James Baily, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 216 West Seventh Street, that William M. Anderson, a clerk at the Continental Hotel, resided at the former nearby 218 West Seventh Street, that Mrs. Julia Berglind resided at the former nearby 218 West Seventh Street, that Edward Butts, a clerk employed by W. E. Coffey, boarded at the former nearby 220 West Seventh Street, that Alb W. Carter, Jr., a chauffeur, resided at the former nearby 221 West Seventh Street, and that Thomas Eppolito, a carpenter employed by the Great Northern Shops, roomed at the former nearby 216 West Seventh Street. Thomas Eppolito (1898-1976) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. [See the note for Swift & Company for 110 Robie Street West.]
222 West Seventh Street: Seven Corners Ace Hardware Store. Built in 1900. The structure is a three story, 4320 square foot, retail building. The 1879 city directory indicates that Adolph Henschel, a cigar and tobacco vendor located at this address, also resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Henry Acklet, a laborer, and Fred Blair, a laborer, both roomed at this address and that Leo M. Brick resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that L. Marion Winship resided at this address in 1929. Liva Marion Winship ( -1953) died in Ramsey County. The current owner is William R. Walsh. The 1920 city directory indicates that Hannah Belland, the widow of William Belland, had furnished rooms at the former nearby 223 West Seventh Street, that Axel R. Brostrom, a compiler employed by R. L. Polk & Company, Lee Casunic, a laborer, Frank Champion, a laborer, and Harry Doerner, a clerk employed by Noyes Brothers & Company, all roomed at the former nearby 223 West Seventh Street, and that Frank Campion, a trucker employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, boarded at the former nearby 223 West Seventh Street. Henry R. Doerner (1879-1968) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Roedlingshofer, and died in Ramsey County. William S. Belland ( -1919) died in Ramsey County. Axel Brostrom (1875-1970) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Frank Lott Campion ( -1924) and Frank Peavy Champion ( -1950) both died in Hennepin County. [For more information on the R. L. Polk & Company, see 1154 Portland Avenue.] [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
224 West Seventh Street: Seven Corners Ace Hardware Store. Built in 1900. The structure is a three story, 4320 square foot, retail building. The 1879 city directory indicates that Joseph Anstett, a baker, Mrs. Joseph Anstett, a dry goods store proprietor with a store located at this address, Salvatar Gusti, a statuary maker, and Basdio Motieni, a statuary maker, all resided at this address. The 1895 Minnesota census indicates that Charles L. Neumann (1856- ,) a newsstand, stationery, and confectionary worker and the head of household, who was born in Wisconsin, who was a Minnesota resident since 1857, and who was a resident at this address since 1894, Mary Neumann (1858- ,) who was born in Ireland, and Charles A. Neumann (1887- ,) who was born in Minnesota, Lillian Wasou (1863- ,) a stenographer who was born in Wisconsin, John Fauning (1852- ,) a traveling salesman who was born in Canada, Carrie Chapman (1869- ,) a stenographer who was born in Wisconsin, and Isidore D. Blair (1872- ,) a headwaiter who was born in Massachusetts, who was a Minnesota resident since 1884, and who was a resident at this address since 1894, and Annie Blair (1866- ,) who was born in Wisconsin, all resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Maxfield resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William Haas (1859-1912,) the husband of Julia Haas, who was born in New York to parents born in the United States and who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, resided at this address in 1912. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that John Schaefer (1861-1917,) the single brother of Mrs. Reuben A. Wright, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in Germany and who died of valvular heart disease, resided at this address in 1917. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#15900) indicate that Sherman W. Clark (1890- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Corporal in Company C of the Third Pioneer Infantry, who was born in Albany, New York, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 7 3/4" tall, was a automobile driver at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, was an automobile driver employed by the Martin Auto Livery after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Glyde Bryan, a laborer, and Matthew Conroy, a salesman, boarded at this address and that Arthur P. Christensen, a driver employed by the Twin City Furniture Company, roomed at this address. John Schaefer ( -1917) and Reuben A. Wright ( -1927) both died in Ramsey County. The current owner is William R. Walsh.
225-229 1/2 West Seventh Street: The Smith Building/McGovern's Pub; Romanesque in style. The property contains two structures, with one built in 1894, three story, 20840 square foot, retail building, and with the other built in 1909, two story, 10314 square foot, retail building. The 1879 city directory indicates that Clarence V. Gardner, a student, and Jason W. Gardner, a drug clerk, both resided at this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, their daughter, and Harry M. Smith all resided at 229 West Seventh Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith, their daughters, and Harry M. Smith all resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Bach resided at 225 1/2 West Seventh Street and that J. W. Coho resided at 229 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1893 and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Quinn and Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes resided at 225 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Alb Arnold, a houseman employed by the Hotel Ryan, and Ray C. Benson, a clerk employed by Gordon & Ferguson, both boarded at 225 West Seventh Street, that Sigrid J. Arntzen, a seamstress, and Mathew Devine, a watchman, both roomed at 225 West Seventh Street, and that James E. Ellsworth, a driver, resided at 225 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Amanda F. Barnard (1854-1924,) the divorced friend of L. N. Scott, who was born in Wisconsin to parents born in the United States and in Ireland and who died of myocardial insufficiency, resided at this address in 1924. The 1930 city directory indicates that Reitz & Wagner Domestic Laundry, milliners, operated by Mrs. Elizabeth McKelvey, was located at this address. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Brass Rail Tavern was located at this address from 1938 to 1981. McGovern's Pub is currently located at this address. The building was designated for historic preservation by the St. Paul City Council in 1994. Adolph Mathais Bach (1879-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bauer, and died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. James Perry Holmes ( -1940) died in Ramsey County. The previous owner of record of the property was Patrick Boemer, who resided in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, and the current owner of record of the property is D & B Properties of St. Paul. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the Fern Apartments apartment building at the former nearby 225 1/2 West Seventh Street were Mrs. Edith Price, a seamtress (Apartment A-1,) Nicholas Hosch, a janitor (Apartment A-2,) Robert I. Odekirk, a janitor employed by the Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Company, and his wife, Florence E. Odekirk (Apartment A-3,) Mrs. Maud M. Willey (Apartment B-1,) Joseph Margealardo, a yardman employed by the St. Paul Athletic Club (Apartment B-2,) Casper Komor, a molder, and his wife, Louise Komor (Apartment D-1,) Charles W. Pratt (Apartment D-3,) Joseph Nosbusch, an attendant employed by the White Castle System, Inc., and his wife, Agnes Nosbusch (Apartment E-2,) and Edward Murphy, a laborer employed by Holm & Olson, and his wife, Helen Murphy (Apartment E-3,) and that Apartments B-3, D-2, and E-1 were vacant. The 1930 city directory also indicates that Santi Champion, a grocer, resided at the former nearby 227 West Seventh Street, that John Frico was the owner of a restaurant that was located at the former nearby 229 West Seventh Street, that the residents of the Fern Apartments apartment building at the former nearby 229 1/2 West Seventh Street were Charles F. Hansen, a laborer, and his wife, Emily Hansen (Apartment C-1,) Leo J. Dehen (Apartment C-2,) Antonio A. Bravo, a clerk for Mario Nardi (Apartment F-1,) and Henry J. Gruber, an assembler employed by the Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Jennie E. Gruber (Apartment F-2,) and that Apartment F-3 was vacant. The White Castle hamburger chain was started by Edgar Waldo "Billy" Ingram and Walter Anderson in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921, the first fast-food hamburger chain ever, and is now headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. In an era before established distribution systems, the White Castle company established centralized bakeries and supply warehouses, created a subsidiary, Paperlynen, to make paper products used in the restaurants, and created a subsidiary, Porcelain Steel Buildings, to manufacture movable prefabricated White Castle building structures. The company remains privately held and its restaurants are company-owned. Billy Ingram was succeeded in running the company by son E. W. Ingram, Jr., and grandson E. W. Ingram, III. White Castle restaurants can be found in 12 states, mostly in the Midwest. Edith Price ( -1935) and Edith Irene Price ( -1952) died in Hennepin County. Edith J. Price (1904-1978) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Allen, and died in Hennepin County. Robert I. Odekirk (1883-1955) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Colley, and died in Ramsey County. Florence E. Odekirk (1887-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of O'Brien, and died in Hennepin County. Casper J. Komor (1895-1967) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Charles W. Pratt (1893-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hense, and died in Ramsey County. Joseph P. Nosbusch (1903-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kochalman, and died in Ramsey County. Santi Champion ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. Leo J. Dehen (1903-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Muller, and died in Douglas County, Minnesota. Mario Nardi (1898-1986) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Puccini, and died in Ramsey County. Henry James Gruber (1909-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bently, and died in Ramsey County. Jennie E. Gruber (1870-1960) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. [See note on Richards Gordon and the Gordon-Ferguson Company for 378 Summit Avenue.] [See note on the Ford Motor Company for 334 St. Clair Avenue.]
226 West Seventh Street: Wescott's Station Antiques/Able Furniture Buyers; Built in 1949. The structure is a one story, 3494 square foot, detached retail building. The 1895 Minnesota census indicates that Fred Sparo (1848- ,) a saloonkeeper who was born in Germany, who was a Minnesota resident since 1879, and who was a resident at this address since 1890, Simon Lang (1876 - ,) a barkeeper who was born in Germany, John H. Seigwarth (1865- ,) a barkeeper who was born in Wisconsin, who was a Minnesota resident since 1885, and who was a resident at this address since 1890, Otto C. Dix (1866- ,) who was born in Wisconsin, who was a Minnesota resident since 1887, and who was a resident at this address since 1894, Anna Otey (1840- ,) who was born in Ohio, James Otey (1845- ,) a hotel clerk who was born in Virginia, who was a Minnesota resident since 1892, and who was a resident at this address since 1892, and G. Corbin (1859- ,) who was born in Michigan, who was a Minnesota resident since 1894, and who was a resident at this address since 1894, all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edward Bemis, an electrician, resided at this address and that Marcella Bemis, an operator at Spicer's Laundry, and Mrs. Roda Bemis, an operator at Spicer's Laundry, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Clara Greenberg, the widow of Jacob Greenberg and a dress maker working with second hand dresses, resided at this address. Grant D. Spicer and E. D. Spicer were the proprietors of Spicer's Laundry in 1919. Clara Greenberg ( -1947) died in Ramsey County. Clara Theresa Greenberg (1907-1990) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bensen, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are Rosalie J. Wescott and Walter G. Wescott, who reside at 30 Benhill Road. The 1875 city directory indicates that Herman Beck, a matchmaker, resided at the former nearby 226 Fort Road. The 1879 city directory indicates that Patrick Churchill, a fireman with Fire Department steamer No. 3, resided on Chestnut Street near the corner with Fort Road and that Electa George, the widow of Isaac George and a dressmaker, resided at the former nearby 229 Fort Road. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Walter Perkins resided at the former nearby 228 West Seventh Street in 1891. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Ann (Mrs. Hugh) Flanley and James J. Flanley, members of the church since 1899, and Katherine A. Kyte, a member of the church since 1904, all resided at the nearby former 229 1/2 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Charles Sherman Jeannin (1869-1908,) the husband of Nellie Blanche Jeannin, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in the United States and who died of apoplexy, resided at this address in 1908. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Amelia Berke (1866-1911,) the unmarried sister of Mrs. Emil W. Swanson, who was born in Germany to parents also born in Germany and who died of cardiac paralysis rheumatism, resided at the nearby former 229 1/2 West Seventh Street in 1911. The 1920 city directory indicates that Anna Baumeister, a car cleaner employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, boarded at the former nearby 227 West Seventh Street and that George T. England, a baker employed by the Andrew Schoch Grocery Company, roomed at the nearby former 277 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 228 West Seventh Street was vacant and that the former nearby 230 West Seventh Street was vacant. Walter Perkins ( -1914) died in Houston County, Minnesota. Amelia Berke ( -1911) died in Ramsey County. Herman Beck (1818-1905) was born in Germany and died in Ramsey County. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad for 432 Summit Avenue.] [See note on A. Schoch Grocery for 1576 West Osceola Avenue.]
230-232 West Seventh Street: Built in 1918. The structure is a one story, 7488 square foot, manufacturing and light assembly building. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mrs. L. J. Bisbee resided at 230 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph Curley, a laborer, boarded at this address. The current owners of record of the property are Joseph A. Costa and Lorraine M. Costa, who reside in Stillwater, Minnesota. The 1879 city directory indicates that Margaret Delaney was a domestic at the nearby former 231 Fort Road, that Eugene L. Mann, a student, boarded at the former nearby 231 Fort Street, and that Horatio E. Mann, the clerk of the U. S. Circuit Court, resided at the former nearby 231 Fort Street. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. R. King and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Seavey all resided at the former nearby 231 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles Collier, a waiter employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, resided at the former nearby 234 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Patrick J. Leonard, a plumber, his wife, Helen Leonard, Walter F. Dennis, a butcher, and his wife, Marie Dennis, all resided at the former nearby 234 West Seventh Street, that the former nearby 236 West Seventh Street was vacant, and that William C. Shannon was a second hand furniture dealer and expressman located at the former nearby 237 West Seventh Street. Helen Leonard (1884-1958) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Fleming, and died in Ramsey County. Walter F. Dennis (1889-1972) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Marie Dennis ( -1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Huges, and died in Ramsey County. William C. Shannon (1889-1973) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
239 West Seventh Street: Built in 1906. The structure is a two story, 13416 square foot, detached retail building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Hoffman Lighting Company, electricians, and the Federal Electric Company, a sign company, were located at this address. The current owners of record of the property are James I. Berg and Judy L. Berg, who reside in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
240 West Seventh Street: The property is a commercial vacant lot. The original dwelling at this address was moved to 311 Walnut Street. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McHenry and Mrs. M. E. McHenry all resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. Edgerton and Mr. and Mrs. R. Hampton all resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Albert Edgerton and Rebecca D. Edgerton (1812-1895,) who died of bronchitis, husband and wife, resided at this address in 1895. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles Carlson, a laborer employed by J. . McMillan Company, roomed at this address and that the Co-operative Laundry Company was located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Co-operative Laundry Company was located at this address. The Edgerton burial plot included the graves of Albert Edgerton (1815-1896,) Albert Edgerton (1848-1877,) Rebecca D. Clark Edgerton (1817-1898,) Marinda Burley (1892-1970,) Ida May Edgerton (1859-1940,) Arthur D. Edgerton (1910-1916,) and Bromley Burley (1915-1921.) Albert Edgerton (1815-1896,) the son of Roger Edgerton (1761-1844) and Betsey Cole Edgerton (1771-1854,) was born in Coventry, Chenango County, New York, attended the Oxford Academy, served as clerk for the New York State House of Representatives from 1842 to 1844, was admitted to the practice of law in New York in 1844, married Rebecca D. Clark (1817-1895,) the daughter of William Clark, in 1844, initially settled in Delhi, Delaware County, New York, was a member of the law firm of Gordon & Edgerton, moved to New York City, and was a weigher of customs from 1854 to 1857, moved to St. Paul in 1857, purchased 160 acres of public land near Stillwater, Minnesota, was a member of the initial board of directors of the Boston and Minnesota Mining Company in 1866, the successor to the prior Boston Mining Company incorporated by the Minnesota Territorial Act of March 3, 1855, was appointed the Registrar of Bankrupty for the Second Congressional District of Minnesota in 1867, was a supporter of Ignatius Donnelly in 1868 Congressional campaign, served as judge of the bankruptcy court for many years, was the first president of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution in 1889, resided at this address from 1872 until 1896, died in St. Paul, and was buried in Oakland Cemetery. Albert Edgerton and Rebecca D. Clark Edgerton had five children, Frank Edgerton (1845-1848,) Albert Edgerton (1848-1877,) Augusta Edgerton (Mrs. John Meakim) Emerson (1850-1924,) Mark Edgerton (1854-1941,) and Erastus Edgerton (1856-1925.) The property was last sold in 1995 and the sale price was $125,000. The current owners of record of the property are Mojtaba Sharifkhani and Behnaz Kafi, who reside in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mrs. J. S. Fuller resided at the former nearby 241 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick Camillo, a grocer, resided at the former nearby 241 West Seventh Street.
242 West Seventh Street: El Patio Mexican Grill/Former Chico Chica Restaurant/Former Vine Park Brewing Company; Built in 1911. The structure is a one story, 14040 square foot, restaurant. The property was last sold in 1994 with a sale price of $154,000. The previous owner of record of the property was Seventh Street Properties LLC and the current owner of record of the property is Moijtaba Sharifkhani, who resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota.
243 West Seventh Street: Built in 1950. The structure is a commercial warehouse. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Ehert, a laborer. resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Metropolitan Print Shop, J. Albert Kerr, manager, was located at this address. Joseph Albert Kerr (1870-1956) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Deitrich, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record of the property are James I. Berg and Judy L. Berg, who reside in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. In 1879, John Horeish, the proprietor of a boots and shoes store located at the nearby former 244 Fort Road, also resided at that address. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, their daughter, Willis G. Smith, and Mrs. Jane E. Miller all resided at the former nearby 245 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that H. S. Eckels & Company, an enbalming supply house, was located at the former nearby 249 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph Schroepfer resided at the former nearby 247 West Seventh Street, that Frank E. Burdine, a restauranteur, resided at the former nearby 247 West Seventh Street, and that the Twin City Undertakers Service was located at the former nearby 249 West Seventh Street and that Val U. Simmer/Simmers, an undertaker, resided at the former nearby 249 West Seventh Street. Joseph Schroepfer ( -1930) and Frank Edward Burdine ( -1933) both died in Ramsey County. Joseph Schroepfer (1897-1960) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
250 West Seventh Street: Former Hudgins Gallery; Built in 1874. The property contains two structures, one a two story, 4578 square foot, restaurant and the other a one story, 512 square foot, restaurant. The 1930 city directory indicates that William Burks resided at this address. Charles Hudgins was the owner of the Hudgins Gallery and was a founding member and past president of the Minnesota Association of Antique Dealers. Charles Holmes Hudgins (1905-1998) was born in Virginia, had a mother with a maiden name of Hurst, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The previous owner of record of the property was Seventh Street Properties LLC, located at 242 West Seventh Street, and the current owner of record of the property is Moijtaba Sharifkhani, who resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The 1930 city directory indicates that Lucille B. Thompson, a helper, resided at the former nearby 250 1/2 West Seventh Street, that Frank Mulvey, an auto tops dealer, was located at the former nearby 251 West Seventh Street, and that the residents of the apartment building located at 251 1/2 West Seventh Street were George A. Krauth (Apartment #1,) Mrs. Stella G. Ross, a marceller/cosmetician (Apartment #2,) Phillip Beall and his wife, Viola F. Beall (Apartment #3,) Mrs. Barbara Herda, the widow of Frank Herda, and Dina Herda, a cashier (Apartment #4,) and Mrs. Lillian Wright, the widow of John Wright (Apartment #5,) with Apartment #6 vacant. George Alfred Krauth (1891-1978) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Halvorson, and died in Hennepin County. Lucille Mary Thompson ( -1932,) Viola F. Beall ( -1936,) and Stella Catherine Ross ( -1951) all died in Ramsey County. Stella M. Ross (1874-1965) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Phillip Beall (1865-1957) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Willcovan, and died in Ramsey County. Lillian F. Wright (1901-1997) was born in Massachusetts, had a mother with a maiden name of Frame, and died in Ramsey County.
251 West Seventh Street: Downtowner Woodfire Grill. Built in 1927. The structure is a two story, 17,280 square foot, restaurant/bar. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#2391) indicate that Ernest R. Kahler (1900- ,) a 1918 enlistee and a Private in the U. S. Marine Corps, who was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 7" tall, was unemployed after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#4887) indicate that Robert F. J. Kahler (1897- ,) a 1915 enlistee and a Corporal in the U. S. Marine Corps, who was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 5' 10" tall, was a laborer at induction, served on the U. S. S. Colorado, the U. S. S. San Diego, and the U. S. S. Buffalo, fought in engagements and skirmishes in the Dominican Republic, was a candy maker employed by the National Candy Factory after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, August C. D. Kahler, at this address. August Kahler resided at this address in 1918. The U. S. S. Colorado (#2) replaced the first U. S. S. Colorado, a three-masted 3400-ton 40 gun Civil War-era steam screw frigate, was a 13,680-ton armored cruiser launched at William Cramp & Sons Philadelphia shipyards in 1903 and joined Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson's Armored Cruiser Squadron in 1905, became the flagship of the Pacific Reserve Fleet in 1915, and became the U. S. S. Pueblo in 1916, and was replaced by the 32,600 ton Maryland Class super-dreadnought battleship U. S. S. Colorado in 1921. The U. S. S. San Diego was a 13,680 ton armored cruiser, was built in 1904 in San Francisco, was initially named the U. S. S. California, was renamed in 1914, served as flagship for Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, in 1914-1915, was moved to the Atlantic in 1918, and was torpedoed by the German submarine U-156 southeast of Fire Island, the only major warship lost by the United States in World War I. The U. S. S. Buffalo (#2) was constructed by the Newport News Shipbuilding company in 1892 as a commercial vessel (as the El Cid, renamed the Nicheroy,) was purchased from the Brazilian government by the United States government in 1899 and was fitted out as a 6,530 ton auxiliary cruiser at the New York Navy Yard and commissioned as the U. S. S. Buffalo, replacing the first U. S. S. Buffalo, a five gun block sloop from the War of 1812, was then converted to a destroyer tender, was decommissioned in 1922, served as a barracks ship until 1927, and was replaced by the third U. S. S. Buffalo, a Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine in 1982. August C. Kahler ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Sharifkhani Mojtaba, who resides in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
252 West Seventh Street: Justice/Justus C. Ramsey house;Built between 1850-1855 (in 1851 according to Historic American Buildings Survey;) one-room stone cottage in style; Ezra Cook and William Beaumette, masons, and J. R. Lumbeck, carpenter. The two room cottage was constructed from locally quarried gray limestone, with two foot thick walls, ashlar-coursed with lime mortar, and has a timber framed gable roof. Alterations have been limited to the addition of two small windows on the northeast side, the modernization of window sashes and frames on the front and back, a 1945 remodeling of the interior, and the addition of modern asphalt roofing. The interior once was butternut paneling, but has been replaced by modern plaster. The one-story former house is 16 feet wide and 25 feet long and has one small brick chimney at the mid point of the roof. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Justus Ramsey resided at this address from 1847 to 1848 and that George E. Wilm Antiques was located at this address from 1937 to 1976. Justice/Justus Cornelius Ramsey (1821/1823-1881) was the older brother and a business/real estate partner of Alexander Ramsey, the first Minnesota territorial governor. Justice Ramsey was born at Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, received a common school education, was an orphan, learned the printer's trade, was first employed as a surveyor for the Pennsylvania RailRoad, came to St. Paul in 1849, engaged in the grocery business, engaged in real estate transactions, was unmarried, suffered from dyspepsia, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He also was a member of the Territorial Legislature representing Ramsey County (Districts 3 and 2) from 1851 to 1854 and from 1857 until 1858, served in other governmental posts, and carried the treaty payment to the Dakota when the 1862 Dakota Conflict broke out. At his death, a suicide, Justus Ramsey had a fortune of $200,000 and left a portion of his estate to the Catholic and Protestant Orphan Asylums in St. Paul. Justice Ramsey is believed to have built this house as his first residence, but lost the building in 1859, and it subsequently served as residence for some of St. Paul's most colorful pioneers. The site of the property, the 35 acre Fort Street and Irvine's Creek Addition, was intially purchased from the United States by John M. Irvine and Nancy Irvine in 1847, then sold to Henry H. Sibley, Henry M. Rice, and Justice Ramsey. Justice Ramsey obtained sole title to a portion of the addition in 1850. For the period 1850 to 1933, title to the property is unclear. The 1930 city directory indicates that the barber shop of Joseph E. Watkins was located at this address and that Mrs. Sarah Cooper resided at the rear of this address. In 1933, George Wilm purchased the property and reportedly owned it through the mid-1960's. George E. Wilm (1899-1955) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Joseph E. Watkins (1899-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Campbell, and died in Ramsey County. Sarah Ann Cooper ( -1946) died in Hennepin County. The 1930 city directory indicates that Nathan Moore and Mrs. Edith Underwood resided at the former nearby 252 1/2 West Seventh Street. Edith P. Underwood (1882-1965) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hare, and died in Hennepin County.
251-253 West Seventh Street: J. H. Nickel's Restaurant; Built in 1927. The 1930 city directory indicates that George H. Dahl, a baker, was located at 253 West Seventh Street. The structure is a two story, 17,280 square foot, commercial building and houses the Downtowner Woodfire Grill, an American restaurant with a Persian touch, that is owned by Moe Sharif, an Iranian immigrant. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#4571) indicate that James A. Nickols (1896- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Sergeant First Class in the 229th Motor Truck Company, who was born in Faribault, Minnesota, had gray eyes, dark brown hair, and a medium complexion, was 5' 9 1/2" tall, was a mechanic at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, was a mechanic employed by the Peterson Service Station at 144 West Fifth Street in St. Paul after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Addie J. Mannic, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Louis L. Crabb, an engineer employed by the Co-op Laundry Company, resided at 251 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Helen M. Irvine (1889-1922,) the divorced daughter of Robert Johnson, who was born in Wisconsin to parents born in the United States and who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, resided at this address in 1922. The original Downtowner Cafe opened in 1988 and, after over a decade of serving breakfast and lunch, and becoming one of St. Paul's favorite neighborhood diners (particularly known for its Cajun breakfast,) the Downtowner Cafe closed its doors and after an extensive renovation, re-opened in 2001 as the Downtowner Woodfire Grill. From a 50 seat greasy spoon, with the assistance of Anoush Ansari, proprietor of downtown Minneapolis�s Atlas Grill, the Downtowner was transformed into a larger, more upscale restaurant specializing in steaks, chops, and kebabs. Consulting Chef Jordan Smith trained in France and Italy and has worked in the Twin Cities metro area for Azur and for D'Amico &; Sons. George H. Dahl ( -1942) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record of the property is Sharifkhani Mojtaba, who resides in West St. Paul, Minnesota. The 1920 city directory indicates that Chris A. Cremer operated a cafe at the former nearby 252 West Seventh Street and that James Doutherd, a porter, boarded at the former nearby 252 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the shop of John Tschuri, a shoe rebuilder, was located at the former nearby 254 West Seventh Street.
255 West Seventh Street: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 9780 square foot, detached retail building. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Myrick and Mr. and Mrs. William Myrick all resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jacobs, T. C. Hand, F. E. Baker, John Bittman, Mrs. E. Gould, and Miss Kittie Marks all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that the soft drinks establishment of Louis N. Bergeson and the Black & White Cab Company both were located at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Marmon St. Paul Company, an auto dealer, Ralph L. Glynn, manager, was located at this address. Marmon was an automobile brand name that was manufactured by Nordyke Marmon & Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 1902 through 1933. Marmon's parent company was founded in 1851, manufactured flour grinding mill equipment, and branched out into other machinery through the late 19th century. Small limited production of experimental automobiles began in 1902, with an air-cooled V-twin engine, an air-cooled V4 in 1903, V6 and V8 engines over the next few years, and eventually conventional straight engine designs were utilized. Marmons had a reputation as a reliable, speedy upscale car. The Marmon Model 32 of 1909 spawned the Wasp, winner of the first Indianapolis 500 motor race, and equiped with the world's first rear-view mirror. The 1916 Marmon Model 34 used an aluminum straight-6 engine, and also used the material in the body and chassis to reduce overall weight to 3295 lbs. New models were introduced for 1924, but the company was facing financial trouble, and, in 1926, was reorganized as the Marmon Motor Car Company. In 1929, Marmon introduced a sub-$1,000 straight-8 car, the Roosevelt, but the stock market crash made the company's financial problems worse. Howard Marmon began developing the world's first V16 engine in 1927, but was unable to complete the production Sixteen model until 1931, losing the development race to Cadillac, which utilzed ex-Marmon engineer Owen Nacker. Marmon discontinued automobile production in 1933. The previous owner of record of the property was SCM Family Limited Partnership, which was located at 2172 Stanford Avenue, and the current owner of record of the property is Allina Health System. The 1930 city directory indicates that Tony Lofredo, a soft drink dealer, was located at the former nearby 256 West Seventh Street and that Mrs. Amanda Johnson resided at the former nearby 256 1/2 West Seventh Street.
258 West Seventh Street: Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub; Built in 1933. The structure is a one story, 5430 square foot, bar and restaurant. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Rose H. Brown, a maid employed by the Frederic Hotel, roomed at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Julius Nickel, a restaurant operator, and his wife, Marie Nickel, was located at this address. Tom Reid (1946- ) was born in Fort Erie, Ontario, played professional hockey for 14 years as a defenseman, including two years with the Chicago Blackhawks and ten years with the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League, ending in 1978, and has served as an analyst and color commentator for University of Minnesota Gopher Men's Hockey and for Minnesota Wild Hockey. Julius Nickel ( -1933) died in Hennepin County. Marie Nickel ( -1936) died in Dodge County, Minnesota. The previous owner of record of the property was TKD Investments Inc. and the current owner of record of the property is 258 West 7th Street Properties LLC.
261 West Seventh Street: Built in 1895. The structure is a three story, 19680 square foot, office building. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. The current owner of record of the property is Mary M. Black, who resides at 265 West Seventh Street.
West Seventh Street and Walnut: The Saurwein Building (261-265 7th St. W.;) Built in 1895, the Louise Building (267-269 7th St. W.;) Built in 1895, and the Rochat Building (273-277 7th St. W.) . The Sauerwein, Louise, and Rochat buildings represent one of the few remaining intact Victorian commercial blocks in the city. The Rochat family appears to have been immigrants from Switzerland in the early portion of the 19th Century. Chester P. Rochat ( -1947) died in Ramsey County. Jess B. Rochat (1884-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Peterson, and died in Ramsey County. Lena Rochat ( -1942) died in Ramsey County. May J. C. Rochat (1892-1983) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Clausson, and died in Ramsey County. Antonia Saurwein (1840/1843-1907) was born in Germany, had a mother with a maiden name of either Buttuer or Bittner, and died in Ramsey County. George Anthony Saurwein ( -1949) died in Ramsey County.
262 West Seventh Street: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 8745 square foot, commercial building and houses Disanto's Fort Road Florist. The 1879 city directory indicates that Frank Ayd, a baker employed by P. Thauwald, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Joseph C. Collova grocery was located at this address. Joseph C. Collova ( -1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Collova, and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record of the property are Barbara A. DiSanto and John Disanto, who reside in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. The 1920 city directory indicates that the Branch Furniture Company, Inc., a new and used furniture dealer managed by Henry J. Harder, was located at the former nearby 264-266 West Seventh Street and that H. Eichhorn & Son, an upholstery business operated by Henry Eichhorn and George D. Eichhorn, was located at the former nearby 273 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry Seithian, a restaurant operator, was located at the former nearby 263 West Seventh Street and that the Rock Springs Distributing Company, a bottler, Chris Olson, president-treasurer, was located at the former nearby 264 West Seventh Street.
265 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas Medella, a barber, was located at this address and resided at 414 Banfil Street. Thomas Medella (1885-1958) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Furlito, and died in Ramsey County.
266 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Yep Sing laundry was located at this address. The property was last sold in 1997 with a sale price of $135,000.
267 West Seventh Street: Louise Block building, Built 1885; Queen Anne/Richardson/East Lake business structure in style; Asher Bassford, architect. The structure is a three story, 30240 square foot, commercial building. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Franklin Steam Laundry was located at this address from 1896 to 1927. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur Erickson, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 267 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Henry A. Johnson billiards parlor was located at this address. William H. Gross ( -1910), William N. Myrick ( -1927), and Jack Donald Moran ( -1945) all died in Ramsey County. The last sale of this property was in 1993 and the sale price was $417,000. The current owners of record of the property are Cynthia Schultz and Richard Schultz, who reside in Eagan, Minnesota. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gross resided at the former nearby 267 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gross, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Moran resided at the former nearby 267 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1893 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Myrick resided at the former nearby 267 1/2 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that George Foot Weed (1888-1909,) who was born in the United States to parents also born in the United States and who died of paralysis of the heart, resided at the nearby former 267 1/2 West Seventh Street in 1909. The 1920 city directory indicates that Leonard G. Bergren, a driver, Martin Bergren, a laborer, and Maud A. Bishop, a packer, all boarded at the nearby former 267 1/2 West Seventh Street, that Mrs. Zelphia E. Bishop, a music teacher, and Milton Bradley, a helper employed by the Bohn Refrigerator Company, both resided at the nearby former 267 1/2 West Seventh Street, that George T. Brown, a driver, roomed at 267 1/2 West Seventh Street, that Mrs. Margaret M. Burns, a marker employed by the A. M. Linen Supply Company, resided at the nearby former 267 1/2 West Seventh Street, and that Christine Erickson resided at 267 1/2 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at the former nearby 267 1/2 West Seventh Street were Mrs. Mary Morrison, the widow of John Morrison (Apartment #1,) Jennie Faribault, a shaker employed by the National Laundry Company (Apartment #2,) Mrs. Anna Petter, the widow of Michael Petter (Apartment #3,) and Henry H. Weinand, a tailor employed by Henry Radin, and his wife, Frances Weinand (Apartment #4,) and that the former nearby 269 West Seventh Street was vacant. John Morrison ( -1925,) Mary Morrison ( -1935,) and Anna E. Petter ( -1947) all died in Ramsey County. Henry Weinand (1880-1959) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
270-272 West Seventh Street: ; Former Minneheimer House/Mannheimer-Goodkind House; built in the late 1870's; French Second Empire style; stone with outer stucco layer. The property is currently a vacant commercial lot. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that a building at this address was built by John Grace, who never resided there, that Robert Mannheimer and Emil Mannheimer resided at this address from 1878 to 1889, that the Melrose Apartments were located at this address from 1948 to 1980, and that the Bleick House Hotel was located at this address from 1981. The 1879 city directory indicates that Emil Mannheimer and Robert Mannheimer, partners in Mannheimer Brothers, a dry goods merchant, both boarded at 177 Fort Street and that Jacob Mannheimer, associated with Mannheimer Brothers, located at 7 East Third Street, resided at 177 Fort Street. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Solomon resided at 270 West Seventh Street and that Mr. and Mrs. L. Goodkind and their daughter, E. Mannheimer, Leo Goodkind, William Goodkind, and Benjamin L. Goodkind resided at 272 West Seventh Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. Mannheimer and Mrs. G. Gruber resided at 270 West Seventh Street and that Mr. and Mrs. L. Goodkind, their daughter, E. Mannheimer, Leo Goodkind, William Goodkind, Benjamin L. Goodkind, and Robert Mannheimer all resided at 272 West Seventh Street. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. Mannheimer and Mrs. G. Gruber resided at 270 West Seventh Street and that Mr. and Mrs. L. Goodkind, E. Mannheimer, Leo Goodkind, William Goodkind, Benjamin L. Goodkind, and Robert Mannheimer resided at 272 West Seventh Street. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Koenig resided at 270 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph S. Baker, a clerk employed by Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company, and Charles Barber, a stove repairer, both resided at 270 West Seventh Street and that James Boggan, a laborer, boarded at 270 West Seventh Street and that John M. Church, a helper, resided at 272 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry C. Weaver, who ran a lodgings operation, and his wife, Louise Weaver, resided at 270 West Seventh Street. In 1999, over the opposition of the Historic Preservation Commission, the St. Paul City Council approved an order compelling the owner to demolish the building. The estimated cost in 1999 to rehabilitate the building was $1 million. The Dakota County Breeze, in 1899, reported that Emil Mannheimer (1842-1899,) a member of the well known St. Paul dry goods firm and unmarried, died of apoplexy. The Mannheimer Brothers operated a household furnishings and clothing store beginning in the late 19th Century and merged with the Dayton's Department Store in 1958. The original Mannheimer Brothers Department Store was built in 1882 on Third Street between Wabasha and Wacouta Streets, moved to Sixth and Robert Streets in 1892, and was demolished in 1966. In 1891, Emil Mannheimer, Robert Mannheimer, Jacob Mannheimer, and Benjamin L. Goodkind were involved in litigation in Ramsey County District Court with Seth M. Milliken over a debt, culminating in the Minnesota Supreme Court case of Milliken v. Mannheimer, 49 Minn 532 (1892.) The architectural firm of Reed & Stem (the partnership of Charles A. Reed (1858-1911) and Allen H. Stem (1856-1931)) designed the second Mannheimer Brothers Department Store. There is a Mannheimer Memorial, named for Robert Mannheimer ( -1903), in Como Park. The house was listed in 1997 as one of the ten most endangered historic buildings by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. Robert Mannheimer (1839-1903) was born in Moenchsroth, Germany, emigrated to the United States in 1854, resided in Chicago in 1870, settled in St. Paul in 1876, and was a merchant with his brothers, Emil Mannheimer (1842-1899) and Jacob Mannheimer (1848-1903,) who established a large dry goods store. Robert Mannheimer unsuccessfully appealed a breach of a one year employment contract judgment regarding the dismissal of a sales clerk after six months in Jennie Healey v. Robert Mannheimer, 74 Minn. 240 (1898.) Robert Mannheimer was a major financial supporter of building of the Metropolitan Opera House, Saint Paul's opera venue until 1936, at 100 East Sixth Street in 1890. William Louis Goodkind ( -1935) and Leo Goodkind ( -1943) both died in Ramsey County. Robert Mannheimer ( -1914) died in Ramsey County. The previous owner of record of the property was David A. Berg, who resided in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and the current owners of record of the property are David A. Berg and Janie W. Berg, who reside in West St. Paul, Minnesota.
271 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Iverson Decorating Company, painters, was located at this address. The 1879 city directory indicates that Frank Kriha, a candymaker, resided at the former nearby 274 Fort Road. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Capitol City Rug Cleaners, operated by Walter S. Bassett and Albert C. Schabacker, Sr., was located at the former nearby 273 West Seventh Street, that the former nearby 274 West Seventh Street was vacant, and that Albert F. Gritzmacher, a barber, and his wife, Martha Gritzmacher, was located at the former nearby 274 1/2 West Seventh Street. Walter S. Bassett ( -1953) died in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Albert Frederick Gritzmacher ( -1940) and Albert C. Schabacker ( -1953) both died in Ramsey County.
275 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Maher and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Minton resided at this address. The 1891 city directory indicates that Mrs. Emily Rochat resided at this address. The 1895 city directory indicates that Mrs. Emily Rochat and W. Y. Rumney resided at this address. Clarence H. Minton (1851-1907) was born in New York, had a mother with a maiden name of Hull, and died in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. The 1920 city directory indicates that the tailor shop of Herman Bercovitz was located at the former nearby 276 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that H. Eichorn & Son, upholsterers, operated by Albert F. Gehrman, was located at the former nearby 276 West Seventh Street and that Max Seifer, a shoe rebuilder, was located at the former nearby 276 1/2 West Seventh Street. Max Seifer ( -1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Salter, and died in Ramsey County.
277 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1887 city directory indicates that Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Wedel, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. King, and Mr. and Mrs. N. Perkins all resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. R. King and Mr. and Mrs. N. Perkins resided at this address. The 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Colonel and Mrs. J. R. King resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that George Andert, a pipeman employed by Engine Company No. 5 of the St. Paul Fire Department, and Mrs. Lydia Baker, a clerk employed by the Maendler Brothers, both resided at this address and that Merret Baker, a laborer, and Mrs. Mary Barker, a machine operator, both roomed at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Capitol Cycle Inc., a motorcycle dealer, was located at this address. Oscar Olafson was the president of Capitol Cycle Company and Clyde L. Snyder was its vice president. Oscar A. Olafson (1888-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Halvorson, and died in Ramsey County. Clyde Snyder ( -1948) died in Ramsey County.
278 West Seventh Street: The structure is a commercial building. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brisbin resided at this address. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brisbin and J. B. Brisbin, Jr., all resided at this address. The 1889 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brisbin resided at this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Matter and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Dorrance all resided at the former nearby 279 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Ida Copilovich, a stenographer, Jeannette Copilovich, a clerk, Lillian C. Copilovich, a stenographer, and Ida Coppe, a stenographer employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul RailRoad, all boarded at the former nearby 279 West Seventh Street and that Jacob Copilovich, the president of the Minnesota Stove & Furniture Repair Works, and Mary Copilovich, the secretary and treasurer of the Minnesota Stove & Furniture Repair Works, both resided at the former nearby 279 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. John Ball Brisbin (1827-1898) was born in Schuylerville, New York, the son of a physician, graduated from Yale University in 1846, was an editor of the Yale Literary Magazine, was president of the Brothers In Unity at Yale University, was a member of the Skull and Bones Society at Yale University, was a member of the Psi Upsilon Society at Yale University, won the Townsend prize for best Senior Class essay at Yale University, read the law with Henry W. Merrill at Saratoga, New York, and in the law offices of Cady, Van Vechton & McMartin at Albany, New York, was admitted to the practice of law in New York in 1849, married Almira George ( -1863) in 1850, moved to St. Paul in 1853, was a Democrat, was the reporter for the Supreme Court of the Territory of Minnesota from 1854 until 1855, was St. Paul city attorney in 1856, was the president of the Minnesota Territorial Council from 1856 until 1857, was elected mayor of St. Paul in 1857, opposed a proposed change of the territorial capitol from St. Paul to St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1857, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1858 and in 1863, was chair of the Minnesota delegation to the 1864 Democratic Party Nominating Convention, married M. Jones in 1865, was chairman of the Minnesota State Democratic Party Central Committee, and was a founder of the Ramsey County Bar Association. John Ball Brisbin, the son of Oliver Brisbin, a physician, and Angoletta Ball Brisbin, great great niece of George Washington's mother, and the grandson of John Ball and Ann Benjamin Ball, was a member of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution by virtue of great grandfather John Ball, a First Lieutenant in the New York State Troops during the Revolutionary War. An 1884 painting of John Ball Brisbin by A. J. Morrison is owned by the Minnesota Historical Society. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that Lafayette Emmett resided at the nearby former 279-281 West Seventh Street from 1854 to 1942. The 1930 city directory indicates that Jacob Copilovich resided at the former nearby 279 West Seventh Street.
280 West Seventh Street: Built in 1949. The structure is a one story, 528 square foot, drive-in restaurant. The 1879 city directory indicates that Miss Jessie Lane and John Lane both boarded at the corner of Goodrich Avenue and West Seventh Street. The 1903 city directory indicates that Frederick Dumpeke, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 282 West Seventh Street. The current owner of record of the property is Brian Mielke. The 1879 city directory indicates that Jacob Meili resided at the nearby former 281 Fort Road and Edward Meili, a confectioner employed by V. E. Snyder, and Reinhold Meili, a finisher employed by Potter & Bass, both boarded at the former nearby 281 Fort Road. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Leopold Strouse resided at the former nearby 281 West Seventh Street, that Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Ober, George E. Ober, R. P. Ober, Jr., and Edgar Ober all resided at the former nearby 282 West Seventh Street, and that Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Burbank resided at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Biermann and A. Biermann all resided at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that Henry W. Acker and William Barton, an engineer employed by the Excelsior Fibre & Manufacturing Company, both boarded at the former nearby 282 West Seventh Street, that William Bernhardt, an engineer, roomed at the nearby former 281 West Seventh Street, that Emil Carlson, a laborer employed by Wells Brothers Construction Compant, and John Cornelissen, a laborer, both boarded at the nearby former 282 West Seventh Street, that John Daley, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 282 West Seventh Street, that Bertha G. Eckstrand roomed at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street, that Charles H. Eckstrand, a painter, resided at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street, and that Maxwell Erickson, a machinist, boarded at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 281 West Seventh Street was vacant, that Grace Eberly, who ran a lodgings operation, was located at the former nearby 282 West Seventh Street, and that Mrs. Anna D. Waldt, the widow of Arthur E. Waldt, operated a rug manufacturing concern located at the former nearby 285 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Anna D. Waldt resided at the former nearby 285 West Seventh Street in 1930. Anna D. Waldt ( -1948) died in Ramsey County.
286 West Seventh Street: Built in 1955 and 1986. The first structure is a one story, 2860 square foot, commercial building. The second structure is a one story, 911 square foot, commercial building. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William G. Robertson resided at this address. The 1887 and 1889 city directories indicate that Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Erskine and their daughters resided at this address. The 1891, 1893, and 1895 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Louis Arbogast resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Flora Arbogast, a seamstress, resided at this address and that Louise M. Arbogast, a bookkeeper, and Minnie Arbogast, a seamstress, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Minnie H. Arbogast resided at this address. Louis Arbogast ( -1909) and James K. Erskine ( -1941) both died in Ramsey County. William Gerald Robertson ( -1953) died in Hennepin County. Minnie Helen Arbogast (1893-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Meile, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The current owner of record of the property is W W II Realty, located at 1152 Rose Lane. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that a building at the nearby former 287 West Seventh Street was constructed by George A. Swift in 1852, that Daniel A. Robertson resided at the nearby former 287 West Seventh Street from 1869 to 1882, and that the building at the nearby former 287 West Seventh Street was moved to 344 Sherman Street in 1883. The 1897 city directory indicates that John Cane, a laborer, resided at the nearby former 289 Fort Road. The 1903 city directory indicates that Frank P. Doran, a laborer at the St. Paul Public Baths, boarded at the former nearby 284 West Seventh Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#4312) indicate that Frank W. Keller (1898- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Private in the Minnesota National Guard, who was born in Minneapolis, had brown eyes, dark hair, and a ruddy complexion, was 6' 1" tall, was a musician at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Champagne, St. Mihiel, St. Boncomb, and Meuse-Sedan, was a musician (flute player) employed by Max Shelher and the New Liberty Theatre, St. Paul, after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 287 1/2 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that William Clinton (1867-1922,) the unmarried friend of Clarence Shucks, who was born in the United States to African-American parents and who died of angina pectoris, resided at the nearby former 287 West Seventh Street in 1922. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles F. Burton, a barber, Fred Clinton, a porter, and Thomas Combs, a janitor employed at 45 West Fourth street, all resided at the former nearby 287 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Luvenia Mayes, the widow of Allen Mayes and a maid, and Mrs. Laura Watley, a maid, resided at the former nearby 287 West Seventh Street and that the former nearby 289 West Seventh Street was vacant. Frank T. Keller was the father of Frank W. Keller.
291 West Seventh Street: Irvine Park Towers. The structure is a brick condominium/multifamily apartment building that was built in 1981 (1982 according to Ramsey County property tax records.) Unit #501 is a 990 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently owned by the Fort Road Associates LP, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Units #502, #503, #504, #505, #506, #507, #508, #509, #602, #603, #604, #605, #606, #607, #608, #609, #702, #703, #704, #705, #706, #707, #708, #709, #802, #803, #805, #806, #807, #808, #809, #902, #903, #904, #905, #906, #907, #908, #909, #1002, #1003, #1004, #1005, #1006, #1007, #1008, #1009, #1102, #1103, #1104, #1105, #1106, #1108, #1109, #1202, #1203, #1204, #1205, #1206, #1207, #1208, and #1209 are 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium units, currently owned by the Fort Road Associates LP, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Units #510, #511, #610, #611, #710, #711, #810, #811, #910, #911, #1010, #1011, #1110, #1111, #1210, #1211, and #1411 are 519 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently owned by the Fort Road Associates LP, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Units #512, #612, #712, #812, #912, #1012, #1112, #1212, and #1412 are a 1026 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently owned by the Fort Road Associates LP, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Units #501, #601, #701, #801, #901, #1001, #1101, #1201 are a 990 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently owned by the Fort Road Associates LP, located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Unit #1401 is a 990 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $156,560, and currently is owned by Paul E. Theirl. Unit #1402 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $125,000, and currently is owned by Edward I. Melnik and Tanya L. Melnik, who reside in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Unit #1403 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $124,300, and currently is owned by Benjamin Coauette. Unit #1404 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $126,300, and currently is owned by Thomas M. Quigley. Unit #1405 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2006 for $120,000, and currently is owned by Kristen P. Kisner. Unit #1406 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $125,000, and currently is owned by Robyn L. Stashenko. Unit #1407 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $128,500, and currently is owned by Jerry T. Madsen. Unit #1408 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $194,500, and currently is owned by Brian J. Holly and Jennifer A. Holly. Unit #1409 is a 676 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2006 for $125,100, and currently is owned by Erin Hall. Unit #1410 is a 1546 square foot, three room, three bedroom, three bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2006 for $235,000, and currently is owned by Jacob L. Toledo. Unit #1501 is a 990 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2006 for $172,500, and currently is owned by Brianne Anderson. Unit #1502 is a 671 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently is owned by Barbara A. Sachi and David J. Sachi, who reside in Port Towsend, Washington. Unit #1503 is a 671 square foot, three room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, currently is owned by Alicia J. Rekkedahl. Unit #1504 is a 1375 square foot, four room, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $207,500, currently is owned by David K. Rich and Patricia A. Repinski. Unit #1505 is a 1374 square foot, four room, three bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2004 for $189,900, currently is owned by Dinesh K. Wahi, who resides in Burnsville, Minnesota. Unit #1506 is a 1215 square foot, four room, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2003 for $179,575, and currently is owned by Linda Petruzzi and Paul S. Petruzzi, who reside in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Unit #1507 is a 676 square foot, four room, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, and currently is owned by Susan J. Adair, who resides at 7 Irvine Park. Unit #1508 is a 1562 square foot, five room, three bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, last sold in 2005 for $240,000, and currently is owned by Howard E. Johnson and Mary Ellen Johnson. Unit #1601 is a 982 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $152,500. Unit #1602 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2001 at a sale price of $112,000. Unit #1603 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $112,000. Unit #1604 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2001 at a sale price of $112,000. Unit #1605 is a 1255 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2001 at a sale price of $135,000. Unit #1606 is a 1030 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 1993 at a sale price of $46,250. Unit #1607 is a 1255 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $135,000. Unit #1608 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $109,920. Unit #1609 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $110,000. Unit #1610 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $112,000. Unit #1701 is a 982 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2001 at a sale price of $135,000. Dermatopia, a company owned by Jason Groen that is a distributor for the Super-Phaser Gold, a controversial disputed transcutaneous patch hair removal system made by Rejuvenu International Limited (formerly International Hair Removal Systems,) is located at this unit. Unit 1702 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2003 at a sale price of $120,000. Unit 1703 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $109,000. Unit 1704 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $112,000. Unit 1705 is a 1255 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $135,000. Unit 1706 is a 1030 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $151,500. Unit 1707 is a 1255 square foot, two bedroom, two bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $135,000. Unit 1708 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 1993 at a sale price of $46,250. Unit 1709 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $109,000. Unit 1710 is a 725 square foot, one bedroom, one bathroom, condominium unit, with the last sale of the unit occurring in 2002 at a sale price of $112,000. The 1887 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hancock resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Esch, a carpenter employed by the St. Paul Hotel, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arch G. Schroeder, a grocer, was located at this address. The 1885 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Taylor resided at the former nearby 293 West Seventh Street. The 1906 Jubilee Manual of the House of Hope Presbyterian Church indicates that Eva Louise Good, a member of the church since 1902, resided at the nearby former 295 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles Collier, a porter employed by the Pullman Company, in Apartment #1, Edward Harrison, a chef employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, his wife, May Harrison, Roy Hearol, a cleaner employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, his wife, Bertha Hearol, Stanley M. Ewing, a car washer, and his wife, Rebecca Ewing, in Apartment #6, and William Jones, a laborer employed by the St. Paul Department of Public Works, and his wife, Edith Jones, all resided at the former nearby 293 West Seventh Street and that John P. Jelinek, a drug store proprietor, was located at the former nearby 295 West Seventh Street. Stanley Ewing ( -1929,) Charles Collier ( -1938,) Bertha Hearol ( -1940,) Edward Harrison ( -1946,) and John P. Jelinek ( -1954) all died in Ramsey County. In the late 1850's, George M. Pullman (1831-1897,) of Chicago, began to remodel passenger coach railroad cars and, after a stint in Colorado, where he ran a general store and an ore refinery, he incorporated the Pullman's Palace Car Company in 1867, with its first manufacturing shops in Detroit and in Elmira, New York. Pullman set a business precedent by hiring genteel ex-slaves of the Plantation South as sleeping car porters, a job with good pay and working conditions for the times, but which required long working hours, the purchase of expensive uniforms, and the performance of every conceivable passenger service. The Pullman Company became world-renowned for the excellent quality of service patrons received from "Pullman" porters and stewards. The Pullman service was a premium service in addition to the standard railroad accomodation. The luxuries of a Pullman Palace Car included freshly prepared gourmet meals, dining cars, chandeliers, electric lighting, table lamps with silk shades, leather seating, and advanced heating and air conditioning systems. In the late 19th Century and the early 20th Century, the Pullman company was the largest employer of African Americans in the United States. Pullman porters were unionized in the International Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters under A. Philip Randolph. By 1877, the company operated about 460 luxury passenger cars by 1877, with service supervised by white conductors and provided by African American porters. In 1880, Pullman began building a new manufacturing plant and a company town 14 miles south of downtown Chicago in 1880 and, by 1885, the town's population, where Pullman workers were required to live, had risen to nearly 9,000. After financial reversals caused the Pullman Palace Car Company to fire over 2000 workers and cut wages by 25 percent in 1894, Illinois union members called a strike. George Pullman refused arbitration and union president Eugene V. Debs called for a nationwide boycott of Pullman cars, with sympathy strikes followed in 27 states. Violence broke out in Chicago, but Illinois Governor John Peter Altgeld refused to intervene. U.S. Attorney General Richard Olney obtained an injunction against the strikers for impeding the mail service, federal troops put down the strike, and Debs's conviction for conspiring against interstate commerce established that the Sherman Antitrust Act could be enforced against labour-unions. In 1898, the Illinois Supreme Court required the Pullman Company to sell off the town of Pullman, which was annexed into the city of Chicago. After George Pullman's death, Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926,) a son of Abraham Lincoln and U.S. Secretary of War from 1881 to 1885, was company president until 1911. After acquiring numerous associated and competing companies, Pullman's Palace Car Company was reorganized as The Pullman Company in 1900. In 1927, Pullman Inc., a holding company, was established to oversee the Pullman Car & Manufacturing Corp., the company's manufacturing division, and the Pullman Co., the passenger car operations division. In 1929, Pullman Car merged with the Standard Steel Car Co. During the 1930s, Pullman-Standard was the nation's largest manufacturer of freight cars and passenger cars. After World War II, in an antitrust action, the U.S. Department of Justice forced Pullman Inc. to sell one of its two divisions and the operating company, which kept the Pullman Co. name, was purchased by a group of railroad companies. The company closed its factory in Pullman in 1955. Pullman Inc. kept Pullman-Standard, which declined steadily through the 1970's. In 1980, Pullman Inc. was purchased by Wheelabrator-Frye Inc., a New Hampshire-based conglomerate. In 1990, the entire Wheelabrator-Frye group was sold to Waste Management, Inc. The Pullman-Kellogg interests were spun off by Waste Management as Pullman Power Products Corporation, and, by late 2004, that company was doing business as Pullman Power LLC, a subsidiary of Structural Group, a specialty contractor. The Pullman Car Works closed in 1982, with most of its rail-car manufacturing assets and freight car plants sold to Dallas-based Trinity Industries. The 1920 city directory indicates that Charles Campbell, a laborer, boarded at the former nearby 293 West Seventh Street and that Noah C. Campbell, a prorietor of a cafe located at 317 1/2 Wabasha Street, resided at the former nearby 293 West Seventh Street. The 1879 city directory indicates that John Kaifer, proprietor of a saloon located at the nearby former 295 Fort Road, resided at the nearby former 295 Fort Road.
296 West Seventh Street: St. Paul Fire Station #1. Built in 1965. The structure is a one story, 10219 square foot, tax exempt building. The original fire house was built at 411 Saint Peter Street in approximately 1870, when the St. Paul Fire Department was a volunteer fire department and housed Hose Co. 1. A later building addition allowed Pioneer Hook & Ladder No. 1 to join the fire house. The 1879 city directory indicates that a saloon operated by Peter Eiswirth was located at this address, that Andreas Foos, a wood dealer, and William Foos, a student, both resided at this address, that M. Lepsa & Son, grocers, was located at this address, and that Mary Lepsa, the widow of Jacob Lepsa and the partner with Frank J. Lepsa in M. Lepsa & Son, and Frank J. Lepsa both resided at this address. In 1887, a double two-story building was erected at the corner of Ninth Street and Fort Road (Main Street) and that building was occupied by Engine Co. 1 and Ladder 1. Fire Station #1 may be merged with Fire Station #10, at 754 Randolph Avenue, in the near future. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Lewis resided at the former nearby 306 West Seventh Street. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mrs. Anna M. Braun resided at the nearby former 297 West Seventh Street in 1892. The 1916 city directory indicates that Miss G. K. Spangenberg, H. A. Spangenberg, A. L. Spangenberg, and Mrs. Katherine Spangenberg all resided at the former nearby 297 West Seventh Street. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#12517) indicate that John L. O'Neill (1894- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Seaman in the U. S. Naval Reserve, who was born in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, was a teamster employed by the Murphy Transfer Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, at the nearby former 297 Seventh Street West. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#10389) indicate that Ed R. Noyes (1889- ,) a 1917 draftee and a Private in the Supply Company of the 351st Infantry, who was born in Manchester, Iowa, had brown eyes, black hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 2 1/2" tall, was a auto machinist at induction, served in the American Expeditionary Force in France, including Haute Alsace, was an auto machinist employed by A. W. Peterson after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided at the nearby former 310 West Seventh Street. The 1920 city directory indicates that the Auto Transit Company, with W. T. Kenney, president, and C. O. Lunny, secretary and treasurer, was located at 310 West Seventh Street and that Mayme Ayde, a pressfeeder employed by the Northwestern Paper Goods Company, resided at the former nearby 307 West Seventh Street, Anton Aydt, a helper, resided at the former nearby 303 West Seventh Street, that Mrs. Carrie Cameron, a machine operator, resided at the former 307 West Seventh Street, that Jay C. Cape, a bricklayer, boarded at the nearby former 307 West Seventh Street, that Mary L. Cape, the widow of John Cape, resided at the nearby former 307 West Seventh Street, that Chris A. Cremer, proprietor of a cafe located at the former 252 West Seventh Street, roomed at the former nearby 297 West Seventh Street, that J. Lester Cremer, a cook employed by C. A. Cremer, boarded at the former nearby 297 West Seventh Street, and that Minnie M. Fonseth roomed at the nearby former 307 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that Jacob Goettelman, a coal dealer, was located at the former nearby 302 West Seventh Street, that George Regelsberger & Company, a plumbing contractor, was located at the former nearby 305 West Seventh Street, that the residents of the apartment house located at the former nearby 307 West Seventh Street were Joseph W. Rowe and his wife, Mary E. Rowe (Apartment #3,) Grant Hess, a janitor (Apartment #4,) William F. Demar, a watchman for the C. Reiss Coal Company (Apartment #5,) and Mrs. Louise M. Yost, the widow of John C. Yost (Apartment #8,) and Apartments #1, #2, #6, and #7 were vacant, that Otto C. Manke, a tinner, had a business located at the former nearby 309 West Seventh Street and resided at 419 Charles Street, and that Michael E. McGrath, a blacksmith, had a business located at the former nearby 310 West Seventh Street and resided in North St. Paul, Minnesota. The 1978 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saint Paul First Ward, directory indicates that Mrs. Dorothy Gerard resided at the former 305 West Seventh Street. In 1920, C. H. McGill was the president and H. H. Bigelow was the secretary-treasurer of the Northwestern Paper Goods Company and the firm was located at the corner of University Avenue and Hamline Avenue. Anton Franke, a Prussian-born shoemaker (1830-1910,) was the father of Pauline Franke Eiswirth (1870- ) and the father-in-law of Peter J. Eiswirth (1867-1914,) and resided with the Eiswirths in 1910. Elizabetha/Elizabeth Strohmeyer Franke, the widow of Anton Franke, resided with Pauline Eiswirth, the widow of Peter J. Eiswirth, in 1920. The 1880 federal census for St. Paul includes a Peter Eiswirth (1833- ) who was born in Bavaria and was a saloon keeper. Peter J. Eiswirth ( -1914,) George Regelsberger ( -1929,) William F. Demar ( -1935,) Otto C. Manke ( -1949,) Jacob Goettelman ( -1951,) and Pauline Eiswirth ( -1954) all died in Ramsey County. Peter J. Eiswirth ( -1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Piper, and died in Hennepin County. Joseph William Rowe (1882-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Brown, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Michael E. McGrath ( -1970) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
312 West Seventh Street: Built in 1959. The structure is a one story, 1518 square foot, gas station. The current owner of record of the property is Kraus Anderson of St. Paul Company, located at 200 Grand Avenue. The 1920 city directory indicates that F. J. Brings & Company, a partnership of Frank J. Brings and Hubert L. Brings, a feed store, was located at the former nearby 314 West Seventh Street. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Spangenberg Meat Company, henry A. Spangenberg, manager, was located at the former nearby 313 West Seventh Street.
315 West Seventh Street: Built in 1880. The structure is a two story, 7200 square foot, commercial building. The 1879 city directory indicates that Edward Hammon, a night watchman, resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Thomas J. Devlin, a soft drinks vendor at this address, also resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Edward Hammon (1837-1887) was born in Munich, Bavaria, emmigrated to the United States in 1856, moved to St. Paul in 1857, was an officer of the Schiller Grove, No. 3 (German,) of the United Ancient Order of Druids, was the night watchman at tbe Metropolitan Hotel in 1880, narrowly avoided injury when assaulted with a knife by William Smith, a hackman, at the Metropolitan Hotel in 1880, subsequenty was the janitor at the State Capitol building, and was a messenger employed by the Governor in 1883 with an annual salary of $450.00. The United Ancient Order of Druids were founded in England in 1781, was introduced to the United States in 1834, and was introduced to Minnesota in 1856. The current owner of record of the property is William C. Heine. The 1930 city directory indicates that the Brings & Company, Inc., a feed company, was located at the former nearby 316 West Seventh Street, that the former nearby 317 West Seventh Street was vacant, and that the former nearby 319 West Seventh Street was vacant. The 1885 and 1887 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Kissel resided at the former nearby 321 West Seventh Street. Frank J. Brings, Hubert L. Brings, and Francis S. Brings were the president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of Brings & Company. Francis S. Brings (1894-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Creb, and died in Ramsey County. Frank J. Brings ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Hubert L. Brings (1891-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Creb, and died in Ramsey County.
324 West Seventh Street: The structures are six multi-family apartment buildings, all built in 1972, all three stories in height, with square footage of 26,082 for Building #1, 15,072 for Building #2, 18742 for Building #3, 15,072 for Building #4, 15,072 for Building #5, and 7,732 for Building #6. The current owner of record of the property is Sherman Forbes Housing Limited Partnership, located in Minneapolis. The 1930 city directory indicates that the former nearby 325 West Seventh Street was vacant.
329 West Seventh Street: Thauwald Building, built in 1890; Victorian commercial style. Peter Thauwald, Sr., was a saloon operator, worked at 327 W. 7th Street, and lived at 178 Ramsey and Peter Thauwald, Jr., was a baker at Horejs Brother's Bakery, and boarded at 327 W. 7th Street. World War I veteran Charles A. McFarlane resided at this address in 1919. In 1919, Albert Horejs (1894- ), residing at 1491 W. 7th Street, a Private, Frank Horejs (1895- ), residing at 1491 W. 7th Street, a Private, and George W. Horejs, residing at 1155 W. 7th Street, were World War I veterans. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Joseph Horejs ( -1914) died in Ramsey County. Math Horejs ( -1911) died in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Marie Horejs married Harrison Vining (1883-1917,) the son of Oscar Horace Vining and Martha Harrison Chapman, was born in Florence, Minnesota. Marie Horejs' parents immigrated from Russia before 1900. Marie Horejs Vining and Harrison Vining had two children, Grace Ihrig Vining (1907- ) and Francis Joseph Vining (1909- .) Harrison Vining had eight siblings, Horace Webster Vining (1875- ,) who married Veronica Lucas; Libby Roxanne Vining Stewart
