Lawrence A. Martin
Specific Structures. The following presents available information on the housing styles of specific structures located along this portion of the hike:
1117 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 2409 square foot, seven room, two bedroom, three bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keating and their daughters resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John O. Eaton, a sales manager employed by the Bohn Refrigerator Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Eaton resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Victor E. Anderson, foreman at the Bonney-Nash Motors Company, and his wife, Helen Anderson, resided at this address. In 1916, former General Motors executive Charles W. Nash acquired the Thomas B. Jeffery Company, maker of the Rambler, and founded Nash Motors, based in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Nash and his chief engineer, Nils Erik Wahlberg, a former General Motors engineer, were responsible for innovations such as modern flow-through ventilation, a straight-eight engine with overhead valves, twin spark plugs, nine crankshaft bearings, synchromesh transmissions, free wheeling, automatic centralized chassis lubrication, and a worm-drive rear end. Nash acquired the Mitchell Motor Car Company of Racine, Wisconsin, and LaFayette Motors of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From 1938, when Charlie Nash retired, to 1954, Nash was the automotive division of the Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, headed by George Mason. Nash production continued from 1954 to 1957 after the creation of American Motors Corporation, which occurred after the acquisition of the Hudson Motor Car Company. When George Mason died in 1954, George Romney became AMC president and began the phase-out of the "Nash" and "Hudson" model names in favor of the "Rambler" model name. Under Roy Abernethy, the "Rambler" model name was phased out in the late 1960's. In 1970, American Motors acquired Kaiser Jeep. In the early 1980s, AMC entered into a partnership with Renault. AMC was ultimately acquired by Chrysler Corporation in 1987, becoming the Jeep-Eagle division. Victor E. Anderson (1909-1967) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berglund, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2006 for $535,000. The current owners of record are Timothy J. Hammond and Wendy M. Hammond. [For more information on Gebhard Bohn, see 761 Summit Avenue.]
1120 Portland Avenue: Built in 1911. The structure is a two story, 2858 square foot, ten room, five bedroom, one bathroom, two half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918, and 1924 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rogers resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Warren T. Rogers, the president of the Rogers-Amundson-Flynn Company, resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Warren T. Rogers, Sr. (1870- ,) a self-employed livestock commission broker and the head of household, who was born in Kentucky to parents who were born in Kentucky, his wife, Amelia Rogers (1880- ,) who was born in Germany to parents who were born in Germany, who emigrated to the United States in 1885, and who was naturalized in 1904, his daughter, Louise E. Rogers (1906- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Evans S. Rogers (1908- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Warren T. Rogers, Jr. (1910- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his daughter, Amelia T. Rogers ( 1914- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Rogers resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Warren T. Rogers, associated with the Brooks-Rogers Company, his wife, Emelia Rogers, and Warren T. Rogers, Jr., a salesman, all resided at this address. The Rogers-Amundson-Flynn Company, a livestock commission business, was located at the Exchange Building in South St. Paul, Minnesota. P. H. Amundson was the vice president of the Rogers-Amundson-Flynn Company. Warren Rogers ( -1936) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Warren T. Rogers (1909-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Meyer, and died in Ramsey County. Amelia Rogers ( -1932) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1998 for $235,000. The current owners of record are Carol S. North and Christopher R. North. Carol North is active in the Global Citizens Network.
1121 Portland Avenue: Built in 1907. The structure is a two story, 2123 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Davis resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Davis and Miss Minerva Kellogg all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur B. Davis, a special agent, boarded at this address and that Frank W. Davis resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Thomas resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Zena H. Thomas, John P. Grabowsky, a ball player for the St. Paul Baseball Club, and his wife, Janet Grabowsky, all resided at this address. In 1920, Minerva Kellogg was a judge of confections with Lou Lombard at the Minnesota State Fair. Minerva Kellogg was a graduate of the University of Minnesota in 1920. Minerva Kellogg (1885-1973) last resided at Arden Hills, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Zenas H. Thomas ( -1945) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Robert I. Juhnke. Robert Juhnke is a dentist in St. Paul. In 2003, the Dentistry Board upgraded a 1999 conditional license to practice for Robert Juhnke to an unconditional license.
1123 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 2295 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Clark resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#8376) indicate that Thomas William Barry (1899- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Private in the U. S. Marine Corps, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a dark complexion, was 5' 7" tall, was a student at induction, served in Cuba, was a clerk employed by Armour & Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Barry, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that John Barry, a yardman employed by the St. Paul Union Stock Yards Company, and W. Barry, a yardman employed by the St. Paul Union Stock Yards Company, both boarded at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Mary A. Barry (1862- ,) the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Ireland, her daughter, Mary C. Barry (1896- ,) a stenographer who was employed by the Associated Charities, who was born in Minnesota, her son, John J. Barry (1898- ,) a salesman who was employed by a stockyard and who was born in Minnesota, her son, Wilfred E. Barry (1900- ,) a timekeeper employed by the stockyards who was born in Minnesota, her son, Thomas W. Barry (1902- ,) a clerk employed by Armour & Company who was born in Minnesota, and her son, Michael B. Barry (1904- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Geib resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Katherine Geib, the widow of Phillip Geib, and Philip J. Geib, assistant credit manager employed by the American National Bank, resided at this address. Philip J. Geib ( -1923,) Mary Barry ( -1934,) Thomas W. Barry ( -1935,) and Mary R. Barry ( -1944) all died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record Anne Baker Parker and P. W. Parker. Paul Parker, a banker with U.S. Bank Corp, and Anne Parker, an art teacher with the San Miguel Middle School, both contributed to the Barack Obama for President campaign in 2007-2008. [See note on Philip Danforth Armour and Armour & Company for 3 Alice Court.] [See note for St. Paul Union Stockyards for 537 Ohio Street.]
1128 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 2484 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Katz resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Ruben N. Katz (1885- ,) a self-employed meat packer and the head of household, who was born in Russia to parents who were born in Russia, who emigrated to the United States in 1885, and who was naturalized in 1892, his wife, Sarah Katz (1892- ,) who was born in Poland to parents who were born in Poland, who emigrated to the United States in 1885, and who was naturalized in 1889, his son, Arthur A. Katz (1904- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Morton S. Katz (1908- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his daughter, Phyllis M. Katz (1909- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Katz and Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Katz all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Reuben N. Katz, a partner with Arthur A. Katz in the firm R. N. Katz Packing Company, a wholesale meat dealer, and his wife, Sarah Katz, resided at this address. Reuben Noah Katz ( -1930) died in Ramsey County. Arthur Albert Katz (1903-1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nathan, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1994 for $138,500. The current owners of record are Helena Pohlandt McCormick and Michael T. McCormick. Helena Pohlandt-McCormick, a professor at Simon Fraser University and a resident at this address, was a financial supporter of the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign in 2008.
1129 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a two story, 2114 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Max Mark, Myron Mark, and Jesse Mark all resided at this address. Sarah Mark was the wife of Max Mark. Jesse I. Mark (1898- ,) a Private, 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 (#16515) indicate that Jesse Mark (1898- ,) a 1917 enlistee and a Private First Class in the 30th Balloon Company, who was born in St. Paul, had brown eyes, dark brown hair, and a medium fair complexion, was 5' 6 1/2" tall, was a chauffeur at induction, was a salesman employed by Max Mark after the completion of service, and was married, resided at this address at induction and resided with his wife, Baillie Mark, at 1145 Argyle Street in 1920. The 1920 federal census indicates that Max Mark (1867- ,) a jeweler employed by a jewelry store and the head of household, who was born in Poland to parents who were born in Poland, and who was Jewish, his wife, Sarah R. Mark (1875- ,) who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Poland and who was Jewish, his son, Myron J. Mark (1895- ,) who was a jeweler employed in a jewelry store and who was born in Minnesota, his daughter, Jessie F. Mark ( - ,) a who was born in 1904, his daughter, Arline Mark (1909- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his mother, Sarah D. Mark (1837- ,) a widow who was born in Poland to parents who were born in Poland, who was Jewish, and a household servant, Celia Marek (1899- ,) who was born in Bohemia to parents who were born in Bohemia, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kennedy resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Cornelius A. O'Leary, who officed at the Pioneer Building, and his wife, Josephine O'Leary, resided at this address. Cornelius O'Leary ( -1934) and Josephine O'Leary ( -1940) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1996 for $221,000. The current owner of record is Katherine Ann Lanpher, who resides in the West Village section of New York City. Katherine Lanpher (1959- ) formerly was a journalist and columnist with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, formerly was a talk show host with Minnesota Public Radio, formerly was a talk show co-host with Al Franken on Air America Radio, formerly was married to Vincent Gracieux, an artistic director for the Theatre de la Jeune Lune, and currently is the author of a memoir, Leap Days: Chronicles of a Midlife Move, of her move to New York for Springboard Press and for Time Warner.
1132 Portland Avenue: Built in 1910. The structure is a two story, 3362 square foot, 13 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Aaron Leopold Hauser resided at this address in 1908. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Dettloff, Mrs. Mary E. Brennan, and Mrs. F. W. Orme all resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Donnelly and Mrs. J. C. Brennan all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Frank M. Brennan, a clerk employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, Grace M. Brennan, a stenographer employed by the American Railway Express, and Louis W. Brennan, a salesman employed by G. Sommers & Company, all boarded at this address and that Mary E. Brennan, the widow of John C. Brennan, and James G. Donnelly, an undertaker whose business was located at 174 West Fourth Street, both resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that James J. Donnelly (1880- ,) a self-employed undertaker and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to father who was born in Ireland and a mother who was born in Rhode Island, his wife, Katharine A. Donnelly (1880- ,) who was born in Minnesota to a father who was born in Ireland and a mother who was born in Massachusetts, his son, Henry L. A. Donnelly (1905- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his daughter, Mary E. Donnelly (1918- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, and that Henry Weiller (1882- ,) a self-employed livestock commission broker and the head of household, who was born in Switzerland to a father who was born in Germany and a mother who was born in France, his wife, Amelia Weiller (1883- ,) who was born in Germany to parents who were born in Russia, his son, David H. Weiller (1918- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his father-in-law, Julius L. Harrison (1845- ,) a who was born in Russia to parents who were born in Russia, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Donnelly, Mrs. J. C. Brennan, and their daughters, all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary E. Brennan, the widow of John C. Brennan, James G. Donnelly, an undertaker at 174 West Fourth Street, and his wife, Katherine A. Donnelly, all resided at this address. Fredrick Dettloff (1883-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Fontaine, and died in Ramsey County. John Brennan ( -1922,) Mary E. Brennan ( -1937,) and Aaron Hauser ( -1947) all died in Ramsey County. James G. Donnelly (1878-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Power, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Katherine J. Tilton. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad.] [See note for the American Railway Express Company for 47 Douglas Street.] [See note on the G. Sommers & Company for 9 South St. Albans Street]
1133 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 2383 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914, 1918, and 1924 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hauser resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Aaron L. Hauser (1872- ,) a clothier employed by a retail store 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 Wisconsin, and his wife, Berta A. Hauser (1873- ,) who was born in Wisconsin to parents who were born in Germany, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Aaron L. Hauser, a partner with Albert M. Hauser, Leopold A. Hauser, and Richard R. Hauser in the firm Hauser Brothers, a clothing and men's furnishings dealer, and his wife, Berta A. Hauser, resided at this address. Albert M. Hauser ( -1946) and Aaron Hauser ( -1947) both died in Ramsey County. In 1879, Leopold Hauser, a merchant tailor located at 121 East Seventh Street, resided at 76 Cooper Street. Leopold A. Hauser (1877-1957) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lunaehumin, and died in Ramsey County. Leopold A. Hauser (1906-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dusel, and died in Ramsey County. Richard Rommold Hauser ( -1950) died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Bertha A. Hauser ( -1947) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Bertha A. Hauser (1883-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Peterson, and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are Linda L. Ehlers and Carl J. Michaud. Carl Michaud is Solid Waste Division Manager for Hennepin County Environmental Services and was on the staff for the Metropolitan Counties Energy Task Force in 2006.
1136 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 2144 square foot, ten room, five bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Horrigan resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Thomas F. Horrigan (1874- ,) a salesman employed by a flour and cereal company and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Ireland, his wife, Mary T. Horrigan (1874- ,) who was born in Ireland to parents who were born in Ireland, his daughter, Marion Horrigan (1902- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, his daughter, Antoinette Horrigan (1907- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, and his son, Joseph J. Horrigan (1909- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Horrigan and their daughter all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas F. Horrigan, a merchandise broker at the Endicott Building, and his wife, Mary T. Horrigan, resided at this address. Thomas F. Horrigan ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. Mary Ellen Horrigan (1884-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cogin, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $411,000. The current owners of record are Ian B. Redshaw and Wendy B. Redshaw.
1137 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 2323 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rothschild resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that D. S. Struble resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Harold A. Nourse, the publisher of the Poultry Herald, resided at this address and that Aline Bleakley, a cashier employed by the Massachusetts Life Insurance Company, and Elizabeth Bleakley, the widow of Alex Bleakley, both roomed at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Harold A. Nourse (1879- ,) a publisher of a monthly paper and the head of household, who was born in Massachusetts to a father who was born in Massachusetts and a mother who was born in Vermont, his wife, Mary A. Nourse (1881- ,) who was born in Illinois to a father who was born in Illinois and a mother who was born in Ohio, his son, Allen B. Nourse (1907- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his mother-in-law, Elizabeth A. Blakely (1858- ,) who was born in Ohio to parents who were born in Ohio, and his sister-in-law, Aline Blakely (1890- ,) a cashier employed by the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, who was born in Illinois to a father who was born in Illinois and a mother who was born in Ohio, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kasimir resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Richard E. Damkroger, a department manager employed by Finch, Van Slyck & McConville, and his wife, Oline P. Damkroger, resided at this address. Oline Damkroger ( -1931) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Sharon Grace Lamb. Sharon Lamb Ph.D. is located at this address. [See note on Finch, Van Slyck & McConnville for 969 West Osceola Avenue.]
1141 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a two story, 1644 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sullivan and F. T. Sullivan all resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that James B. Sullivan (1859- ,) a lumberman employed by a lumber company and the head of household, who was born in Canada to parents who were born in Ireland, who emigrated to the United States in 1881, and who was naturalized in 1891, and his wife, Sharon A. Sullivan (1854- ,) who was born in Canada to a father who was born in Ireland and a mother who was born in Canada, who emigrated to the United States in 1883, and who was naturalized in 1886, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Sullivan resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank T. Sullivan, the proprietor of Sullivan Tire & Battery Company, a retailer of Goodyear Tires and Willard Batteries located at the corner of Snelling Avenue and Marshall Avenue, and his wife, Anna E. Sullivan, resided at this address. Frank T. Sullivan (1888-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cloney, and died in Hennepin County. Anna H. Sullivan ( -1931) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 for $140,000. The current owner of record is Julian E. Loscalzo. Julian Empson Loscalzo (1952- ) is associated with JEL Consulting, a lobbying firm, is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, native who once hawked beer at the old Metropolitan stadium, was a leader of the "Save the Met" group, was associated with Fans Answer to New Stadium (F.A.N.S.), a group devoted to pursuing community ownership of the Twins, represented the Lexington/Hamline District Council in 1997 in the Mn/DOT Non-Traditional Transportation Stakeholder Dialogue Project, is a member of Dunning Boosters, is a board member of Friends of St. Paul Little League, and lobbies at the Minnesota Legislature for exotic animals, sewers, stadiums, and housing. Ballpark Tours is located at this address. Michael Jacobs, an attorney with Zelle Hoffman and a resident at this address, was a financial supporter of Barack Obama for President in 2008.
1142 Portland Avenue: Built in 1911. The structure is a one story, 2560 square foot, ten room, five bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rubenstein resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Samuel Rubenstein was a vice president of H. Harris Company and resided ast this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Samuel Rubenstein (1882- ,) a manager employed by a fur company and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Russia, his wife, Sadie Rubenstein (1882- ,) who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Poland, his son, Baron Rubenstein (1909- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Sigmund Rubenstein (1912- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Herschel Rubenstein (1915- ,) who was born in Minnesota , and his daughter, Melissa Rubenstein (1917- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rubenstein resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Samuel Rubenstein and his wife, Sadie Rubenstein, resided at this address. The H. Harris Company had as its president Harry Harris and had as its secretary and treasurer W. B. Harris and the company manufactured furs. Samuel Rubenstein ( -1953) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $429,900. The current owners of record are David Minge and Karen Minge. David Minge (1942- ) was born in Clarkfield, Minnesota, graduated from St. Olaf College and from the University of Chicago Law School, was an associate at the Faegre & Benson law firm in Minneapolis and taught at the University of Wyoming College of Law, practiced as a member of the law firm of Nelson, Oyen, Torvik, Minge & Gilbertson in Montevideo, Minnesota, taught at the University of Minnesota at Morris, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota's Second Congressional District from 1993 until 2001, narrowly lost to Mark Kennedy during the 2000 election, and was appointed in 2002 to the Minnesota Court of Appeals by Governor Jesse Ventura. Karen Aaker Minge was born in Gaylord, Minnesota, is the treasurer of the Lexington-Hamline Community Council, and is a member of the board of the Minnesota Humanities Commission.
1143 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 2318 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, two bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Clancy resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Aull resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Gerald M. Fitzgerald, the vice president of Haas Commission Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Fitzgerald resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Gerald M. Fitzgerald, Sr., president of the United Commission Company, his wife, Mary A. Fitzgerald, Edward J. Fitzgerald, a clerk, and Gerald M. Fitzgerald, Jr., a clerk employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, all resided at this address. Gerald M. Fitzgerald (1911-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Morrisey, and died in Ramsey County. Mary Adeline Fitzgerald ( -1930) and Mary A. Fitzgerald ( -1932) both died in Ramsey County. Mary A. Fitzgerald (1881-1969) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Towey, and died in Ramsey County. Mary A. Fitzgerald (1879-1961) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $345,000. The current owners of record Stuart T. Alger and Patricia M. Eaves. Stuart T. Alger is an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, was a member of the appellate staff on the amicus curiae brief for the State of Minnesota in the Minnesota Court of Appeals case of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission vs. the Minnesota Twins Partnership, a Minnesota General Partnership, in 2002, appeared in the Lex-Ham Community Theater production of the play Her Christmas Hat, by Walter Ben Hare, in the role of "Warren" in 2003, was a St. Paul City Council candidate in Ward 1 in 2003, and was St. Paul City DFL Party chairman in 2006. Patricia Eaves was a volunteer for the The Lexington-Hamline Community Council in 2006. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad.]
1146 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a two story, 2841 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Doran and Mrs. Marietta Gardner all resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Marietta M. Gardner (1836-1920,) the widowed mother of Mrs. E. S. Doran, who was born in New York to parents born in the United States and who died of cancer of the stomach, resided at this address in 1920. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edmund S. Doran, an assistant manager employed by the Crane & Ordway Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Doran, their daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Milne all resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Edmund S. Doran (1866- ,) a sales manager employed by a hardware store and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to a father who was born in Illinois and a mother who was born in Pennsulvania, his wife, Luella G. Doran (1866- ,) who was born in Indiana to parents who were born in New York, his daughter, Katherine G. Doran (1901- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, and his mother, Marietta Gardner (1836- ,) who was born in New York to parents who were born in Vermont, all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Alex A. Milne, the manager of the T. A. Snider Preserve Company, and his wife, Winifred M. Milne, resided at this address. Edmund S. Doran was associated with the Crane Company and was married to Luella G. Doran. Crane & Ordway was located at the NorthEast corner of Fifth Street and Rosabel Street. In 1920, R. T. Crane was the president, Lucius Pond Ordway was the vice president and treasurer, J. B. Berryman was the secretary, and Burt M. King was the assistant treasurer of Crane & Ordway in 1920. The T. A. Snider Preserve Company sold preserves, soup, pork and beans, ketchup, chili sauce, salad dressing, relish, and sauces. As part of an advertising campaign, the T. A. Snider Preserve Company put pictures of their products on the puzzle pieces. T. A. Snider started the company in 1879, naming it "The T. A. Snider Preserve Company." In June 1884, he took on a partner, R. T. Skinner, and the name was changed to T. A. Snider & Company. The company initially was located in Cincinatti, Ohio, and in Milldale, Kentucky, and later was located in Chicago. T. A. Snider & Company was eventually bought out by General Foods and ownership switched hands again in 1952 and it is still in business today as part of Hunt Foods, Inc. Marietta M. Gardner ( -1920,) Edmund S. Doran ( -1934,) and Alexander A. Milne ( -1939) all died in Ramsey County. Luella G. Doran (1865-1964) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mills, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Richard B. Hagen and Kathleen M. McGovern. [See note on Lucius Pond Ordway for 400 Summit Avenue.] [See note on the Crane Company for 936 Goodrich Avenue.]
1149 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a two story, 1902 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, masonry and frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Fitzgerald resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Arthur Bernier, who operated a produce market at 161 Market Place, resided at this address. The federal census indicates that Arthur A. Bernier (1881- ,) a merchandise commission agent and the head of household, who was born in Minnesota to a father who was born in Canada and a mother who was born in Minnesota, his wife, Josephine A. Bernier (1885- ,) who was born in Minnesota to parents who were born in Minnesota, his daughter, Luella Bernier (1906- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his daughter, Irene Bernier (1912- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bernier resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur Bernier, and his wife, Josephine Bernier, Irene Bernier, a stenographer, and Mary L. Bernier, a clerk, all resided at this address. The current owners of record of the rental property are Monica Campbell and Mary T. McGinn, who reside in Hastings, Minnesota.
1152 Portland Avenue: Built in 1905. The structure is a two story, 1875 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wandrei resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Albert C. Wandrei, an editor employed by the West Publishing Company, resided at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that Albert C. Wandrei (1883- ,) a self-employed lawyer 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 Pennsylvania, his wife, Jeanette A. Wandrei (1887- ,) who was born in Minnesota to a father who was born in Minnesota and a mother who was born in New York, his son, David G. Wandrei (1907- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Donald A. Wandrei (1909- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Howard E. Wandrei (1910- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his daughter, Jeanette A. Wandrei (1913- ,) a who was born in Minnesota, and his nephew, Lowell D. Huber (1904- ,) who was born in Minnesota to parent who were born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Wandrei resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert C. Wandrei, an editor employed by the West Publishing Company, his wife, Jeanette A. Wandrei, and David G. Wandrei, a laborer employed by the Ford Motor Company, all resided at this address. Albert C. Wandrei was a lawyer, was a notary public in 1929 and in 1936, and was a legal editor with the West Publishing Company. Albert C. Wandrei (1872-1942) and Jeannette Adelaide Garnsey Wandrei (1878-1972) were the parents of David G. Wandrei (1907-1959,) Donald Albert Wandrei (1908-1987,) Howard Elmer Wandrei (1909-1956,) and Jeannette Alberta Wandrei (1913-1972.) Jeannette Adelaide Garnsey Wandrei was the daughter of George Washington Garnsey (1839-1920) and Charlotte A. Rima (1848-1920) and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Donald Wandrei received undergraduate degree in English prose from the University of Minnesota in 1928, was a contributor to the Minnesota Quarterly and a member of the editorial board of the Minnesota Daily, sold his first story, "The Red Brain," to the magazine Weird Tales in 1927, became a regular contributor to several national magazines, published his first book of poetry, Ecstasy and Other Poems in 1928, moved to New York City and worked as advertising manager for the publishing firm E. P. Dutton & Company, returned to St. Paul in 1929, pursuing a Ph.D., published a second volume of verse, Dark Odyssey, with his brother, Howard Wandrei in 1931, returned to New York in 1932 and worked as a public relations executive, founded the publishing firm, Arkham House, with August Derleth to publish the works of H. P. Lovecraft in 1939, returned to St. Paul after serving in the Army during World War II, moved back to New York in 1947, moved to Hollywood in 1950, and returned to St. Paul in 1952, where he remained until his death. After World War II, Donald Wandrei wrote for comics, collaborated on screenplays and even tried song writing in California. Litigation consumed the last years of Donald Wandrei's life, including a legal battle with Derleth's estate over ownership of the copyrights of the Lovecraft works published by Arkham House, in which Wandrei eventually prevailed. Howard Wandrei was arrested for burglary in 1927, was sentenced to the Minnesota State Reformatory in St. Cloud, Minnesota, from 1928 to 1930, continued his education through extension courses offered by the University of Minnesota, received his B.A. degree, cum laude, in 1932, was a writer, published in several national publications, was a sculptor, exhibited in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and New York, and was a renowned batik maker, moved to New York in 1933, divorced in 1946, moved back to St. Paul in 1945, and lived there for the remainder of his life. Arkham House, a small pulp publisher, was the result of the vision of August Derleth (1909-1971) and Donald Wandrei, was created in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in 1939 when Derleth's then publisher, Charles Scribner's Sons, rejected the idea of publishing a collection of stories by Howard Phillips Lovecraft ( -1937,) and is dedicated to publishing the works of Lovecraft, E. Hoffman Price, and Nelson Bond. Arkham House editions are noted for the quality of their printing and binding. It published its first book, The Outsider and Others by Lovecraft in 1939. More than 60 years and 200 books later, Arkham House still publishes macabre, fantasy, and horror. Wandrei severed his ties to Arkham House in 1942 when he was inducted into the U.S. Army, but became involved again in the publisher around 1971, although he decline to become its managing editor after the death of Derlith. Arkham House joined interests such as the Disney Corporation and the Gershwin Estate in lobbying for the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act, enacted in 1997, which extended the term of numerous copyrights beyond the normal 70 year period. Albert C. Wandrei ( -1942) died in Ramsey County. Donald Albert Wandrei (1908-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Guernsey, and died in Ramsey County. Howard E. Wandrei (1909-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Garnsey, and died in Ramsey County. Jeannette A. Wandrei (1878-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Garnsey, and died in Ramsey County. Jeannette A. Wandrei (1913-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Garnsey, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Helen Mary Hughesdon. Helen Mary Hughesdon is a 1989 graduate of the William Mitchell College of Law, is a career clerk with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and is an adjunct professor teaching persuasive legal writing at the William Mitchell College of Law. [See note on the Ford Motor Company for 334 St. Clair Avenue.] [See note on the West Publishing Company for 415 Summit Avenue.]
1153 Portland Avenue: Built in 1905. The structure is a two story, 2671 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Freng resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. George Steinwendell resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Hans H. Freng (1868-1920,) the husband of Clara O. Freng, who was born in Norway to parents also born in Norway and who died of a carcinoma of the face, resided at this address in 1920. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Phinney, Mrs. Clara O. Freng, her daughter, and W. H. Freng all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Pierce Atwater, the executive secretary of the St. Paul Community Chest Inc., and his wife, Althea Atwater, resided at this address. In 1926, W. H. Freng was the president of the Oryg-Gyro Club of St. Paul, an offshoot of the Gyro International, a long-established Canadian-American friendship organization. The Hans H. Freng Apartment Building, built in 1916, is located at 855 West St. Clair Avenue. Pierce Atwater was the author of Problems of Administration in Social Work, St. Paul, McClain & Hedman Company, 1937. Pierce Atwater married Althea Heitschmidt/Heitsmith, the daughter of Henry Heitschmidt/Heitsmith and Mary Louise Howe Heitschmidt/Heitsmith, and the couple had two children, Peter Atwater and Howe Atwater. Howe Atwater was a 1998 inductee in the U. S. Tennis Association Northern Hall of Fame, covering tennis players from Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Western Wisconsin. Howe Atwater (1927- ,) a sociology major, was elected the captain of the College of William and Mary Indians 1950 tennis squad. Howe Atwater married the former College of William and Mary athletic star Jane Oblender. Atwater won the 1949 Northwest and Minneapolis clay court titles. The College of William and Mary Indians tennis team reportedly was unbeaten in 75 straight matches, dating to 1945, and was the preeminent college tennis team in 1950. Howe Atwater was a campus representative at the College of William and Mary for Collins Cleaners and Dyers, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1947. Atwater was the 1943 Illinois state high school tennis champion, played on two NCAA championship tennis teams (1947 and 1948) at the College of William & Mary, won open tennis championships in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Canada, was an 11-time Lancaster County Open champion, was a three-time Pennsylvania Clay Courts champion, has been ranked in the Top 10 in the country three times, has been ranked in the top 5 in Middle States for decades, and won the USTA Men's 60 Clay Court championship in 1986 by defeating 1951 Wimbledon quarterfinalist and top seed Armando Vieira. Atwater joined the U. S. Marines in 1943, was a member of a mortar team, and was wounded in action on Okinawa. In 1952, Howe Atwater was a member of the St. Paul Jaycees and was the chair of the School Police Sports Committee of the Jaycees. Howe Atwater currently resides in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, having moved there in 1956, and, with his daughter, Charlotte Atwater Miller, was inducted in the Middle States Tennis Hall of Fame in 2007. Charlotte Atwater Miller was undefeated in four years of college tennis competition, first at the College of William and Mary and then at Elizabethtown College. Hans H. Freng ( -1920) died in Ramsey County. Clara Freng (1873-1967) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tressig, and died in Hennepin County. Althea Atwater (1892-1988) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Howe, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1999 for $370,000. The current owners of record are Diana L. Scimeca and Joseph A. Scimeca. Joseph A. Scimeca, Ph.D., is a food and nutrition scientist, was employed by the Pillsbury Company/General Mills in 2000, and was employed by Cargill in 2004.
1154 Portland Avenue: Henry Richardson Ballard House; Built in 1906. The structure is a two story, 1770 square foot, nine room, six bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The book of Minnesotans: a biographical dictionary of leading living men of Minnesota, edited by Albert Nelson Marquis, indicates that Henry Richardson Ballard resided at this address in 1907. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Ballard resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Ballard and their daughter resided at this address. Alice M. Ballard, a Nurse, Earl R. Ballard, a Sergeant, and Ralph J. Ballard, a Seaman, 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 (#3493) indicate that Paul H. Dunnavan (1894- ,) a 1918 enlistee and a Private First Class in the Army Air Service, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, brown hair, and a fair complexion, was 5' 9" tall, was unemployed at induction, was a salesman employed by R. L. Polk & Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, G. H. Dunnavan, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that George H. Dunnavan, a wholesale fruits and produce proprietor with a store located at 152 11th Street, resided at this address and that Paul H. Dunnavan, a salesman, and Ralph Dunavan, a clerk employed by G. H. Dunnavan, both boarded at this address. The 1920 federal census indicates that George H. Dunnavan (1864- ,) a self-employed fruit dealer and the head of household, who was born in Indiana to a father who was born in Ohio and a mother who was born in Pennsylvania, his wife, Catherine M. Dunnavan (1864- ,) who was born in Indiana to parents who were born in Ireland, his son, Harold C. Dunnavan (1891- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Paul H. Dunnavan (1895- ,) who was born in Minnesota, his son, Ralph B. Dunnavan (1900- ,) who was born in Minnesota, and his son, Floyd L. Dunnavan (1903- ,) who was born in Minnesota, all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Dunnavan and P. H. Dunnavan all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles M. Ingebrand, a creditman employed by the L. Eisenmenger Meat Company, his wife, Aimee A. Ingebrand, and Margaret Larkin, a nurse, all resided at this address. Henry Richardson Ballard (1859- ,) the son of James Ballard and Phebe Rowland Ballard, was born at Toledo, Ohio, was educated in the Toledo, Ohio, public schools, began employment by the Merchants' Dispatch Transportation Company at Toledo, Ohio, in 1875, moved to Sioux City, Iowa, was the agent for the Merchants' Dispatch Transportation Company at Sioux City, Iowa, from 1891 until 1903, moved to St. Paul, was the agent in charge for the Merchants' Dispatch Transportation Company for St. Paul, Minneapolis and the NorthWest after 1903, was an agent for the New York Central & Hudson River RailRoad Company in Minnesota in 1915, was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was a Republican, was a member of the St. Paul Commercial Club, and officed at 154 East 5th Street in 1907. George H. Dunnavan (1863- ,) the son of George H./W. Dunnavan and Margaret Hathaway Dunnavan, was born in Steuben County, Indiana, was educated in the public and high schools of Steuben County, Indiana, graduated from the Fremont, Indiana, High School in 1881, was initially a school teacher, then was employed in the furniture business in Fremont, Indiana, married Catherine M. "Kate" McCuin of Fremont, Indiana, in 1886, sold his furniture business interests in 1888, entered the produce business as buyer of apples, was a cashier and bookkeeper employed by Hoxsie & Jagger from 1888 until 1895, came to St. Paul in 1889, succeeded John B. Hoxsie in 1895 in the wholesale fruit and produce business, renamed G. H. Dunnavan & Company, stocked beekeeping materials in 1904, was a member of the St. Paul Board of Trade, was the treasurer of the St. Paul Produce Exchange, was a Republican, was a member of the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church, resided at 670 Laurel Avenue in 1907, and officed at 83 East Third Street in 1907. George H. Dunnavan operated a wholesale fruit and produce business located at 152 11th Street. The Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company, a fast freight line, was incorporated in 1871, its specialization was to transport refrigerated perishable payloads and ice in railroad cars, and was essentially a subsidiary of the New York Central RailRoad. The Merchants Dispatch Transportation Company owned its own rail cars in 1877, had its own car building and car repair facilities in 1890 in Rochester, New York, and had its own car building and car repair facilities in 1905, was a joint stock association in 1880 and 1887, and did not own any railroads in its own right in 1880, but contracted the carriage of goods in its care. James C. Fargo (1829-1915) was the president of the Merchants' Dispatch Transportation Company in 1881. Alice M. Ballard (1893-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bush, and died in Hennepin County. Earle Rowland Ballard (1895-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rowland, and died in Carlton County, Minnesota. Ralph J. Ballard (1899-1988) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bush, and died in Scott County, Minnesota. Charles M. Ingebrand (1884-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berg, and died in Ramsey County. Amiee A. Ingebrand (-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of St. Jean, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret B. Larkin (1900-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McDonough, and died in Ramsey County. Charles M. Ingebrand (1884-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berg, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret S. Larkin (1895-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Smith, and died in Ramsey County. Paul H. Dunnavan (1894-1988) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McCuen, and died in Hennepin County. George H. Dunnavan ( -1926) died in Hennepin County. R. L. Polk & Company was founded in 1870 in Detroit, Michigan, out of the partnership of Burch & Polk by Ralph Lane Polk and initially was a publisher of a gazetteer of 17,500 residents and 600 professionals and tradespersonnel located along the Detroit & Milwaukee RailRoad. In 1872, it published its first city directory, of Evansville, Indiana, and began publishing a Detroit city directory in 1874. By 1888, R. L. Polk & Company was publishing directories and gazetteers for 29 states and one Canadian province. In 1916, Polk purchased a bank directory from the Anthony Stumpf Publishing Company in New York City, The Bankers Encyclopedia, first renamed Polk's Bankers Encyclopedia, and subsequently renamed Polk's Bank Directory, a standard reference in the banking industry. In 1921, the company expanded into the automotive industry, tabulating and publishing statistical information for General Motors. In 1929, R. L. Polk & Company entered the direct mail business. In 1956, the company forms a Canadian subsidiary, R. L. Polk & Company Ltd. Canada, with the purchase of Annuaires Marcotte Ltd. of Quebec. The company now primarily provides automotive information and marketing solutions to automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, insurance companies, finance companies, media companies, advertising agencies, consulting organizations, government agencies and market research firms. Polk is a private firm owned by the Polk family, is now headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and currently employs approximately 5,000 people. Carfax, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the R.L. Polk Company. Ralph Lane Polk (1849-1923) was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Rev. David Polk, Jr., and Mary Charlotte Polk, was educated at the Pennington seminary, New Jersey, was a Union Army drummer boy at the siege of Petersburg, Virginia, and at Appomattox, Virginia, initially peddled various patent medicines, recognized the impact railroads were having on traveling salesmen, became a compiler of useful sales information and a successful Detroit publisher and the president of R. L. Polk and Company, and died of pneumonia. Ralph Lane Polk II (1882-1949) joined the company in 1900, succeeded his father as president of the company, and was inducted into the Direct Marketing Association Hall of Fame. His son, Ralph Lane Polk Jr. (1911- ), was a later president of the company. Ralph Lane Polk III was a manager in the City Directory Division of Polk and led R. L. Polk into the computer era. Walter J. Gardner, a Polk executive vice-president, then became Polk's president, the first nonfamily member to hold the position. Ralph Lane Polk IV (1940-1985) became the next president of the company in 1981, but died in a boating accident on Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan. R. L. Polk IV was succeeded by John M. O'Hara. Stephen Polk, the great-grand nephew of Ralph Lane Polk, is the current president of the firm. The current owner of record is Dolores E. Hughesdon and Harold Hughesdon. Harold Hughesdon is Superintendent of Technical Information for the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company in St. Paul and was a deacon for the Mass to mark the 60th anniversary of the priestly ordination of the Very Rev. Msgr. Richard J. Schuler, Ph.D, that was celebrated at the Roman Catholic Church of Saint Agnes in 2005. Msgr. Richard J. Schuler (1920-2007) was born in Minneapolis, the son of Otto Schuler and Wilhelmine M. Hauk Schuler, went to De LaSalle High School, attended St. Thomas College, entered the St. Paul Seminary, was ordained a priest in 1945, was a history and Latin teacher at Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary in Saint Paul for ten years, earned a Master's degree in music theory at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, in 1950, received a Fullbright Scholarship from the State Department to study music in Rome in 1954, taught at St. Thomas College from 1955 to 1969, earned a doctorate in musicology from the University of Minnesota in 1963, wrote for the Church Music Association of America, was the chairman of the Fifth International Church Music Congress in 1965, was elected vice president of the papal federation of church music societies founded by Pope Paul VI, and was a member of the American bishops' advisory board on church music, was the founder and director of the Twin Cities Catholic Chorale, and was made the pastor of the parish of St. Agnes in 1969.
1157 Portland Avenue: Built in 1904. The structure is a two story, 2440 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Haggerty and their daughter all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hughes resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that William J. Regan and his wife, Helen D. Regan, resided at this address. John J. Haggerty (1896-1967) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Walsh, and died in Ramsey County. William J. Regan ( -1950) died in Ramsey County. Helen Regan (1892-1974) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Barran, and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 2004 for $625,000. The current owners of record are Jacqueline Kirk and Miles J. Kirk.
1162 Portland Avenue: Built in 1910. The structure is a two story, 3168 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Justus and their daughter, Elmer Justus, and George Decker all resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Justus, their daughter, and George Decker all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Winnick resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph B. Winnick, a physician who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Bessie E. Winnick, resided at this address. Philip Charles Justus (1865- ) was born in St. Paul, engaged in the hardware business, was a delegate to the Republican Party state convention in 1896, was a member of the St. Paul Board of Public Works from 1897 until 1899, attended the fifth annual convention of the American Society of Municipal Improvements in 1898, and was the sheriff of Ramsey County from 1900 until 1904. Philip C. Justus was involved in litigation over a foreclosure of a mechanic's lien on property in Ramsey County, ultimately resulting in Philip Justus v. William F. Myers, 71 NW 677 (1897,) and was involved in unsuccessful litigation over a second mortgage he held on property in Ramsey County, ultimately resulting in Philip C. Justus v. Carl H. Fagerstrom 141 Minn. 323 (1918.) In 1885, Philip Justus was a partner in Schwabe & Justus, a hardware store at 314 Rice Street. George Decker ( -1921) and Philip C. Justus ( -1942) both died in Ramsey County. Elmer H. Justus (1889-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Decker, and died in Ramsey County. Dr. Joseph B. Winnick (1882-1964) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Bessie Winnick (1896-1970) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are James R. Estes and Krystal L. Estes. James Estes is a member of the board of the St. Paul Urban Tennis Program.
1163 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 4036 square foot, 13 room, seven bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick C. Listoe, the proprietor of Listoe & Wold, morticians, his wife, May A. Listoe, and Dorothy M. Listoe, a student, resided at this address. Frederick C. Listoe (1867- ,) the son of Sophus Listoe and Martha Himley Listoe, was born at Madison, Wisconsin, attended the public schools at Rochester, Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, attended private schools, attended Curtiss Business College, engaged in general merchandise business at Lyle, Minnesota, from 1885 until 1887, engaged in general merchandise business at Austin, Minnesota, from 1887 until 1889, was the publisher of the Nordvesten newspaper in St. Paul after 1899, was a member of Listoe & Wold, undertakers, after 1898, was a Mason, was a member of the Knights of Pythias, resided at 252 St. Anthony Avenue in 1907, and officed at the Dispatch Building in 1907. A stained glass window by Peter Dohmen at the Church of the Messiah, an Episcopalian congregation (ECUSA) in the Highland Park neighborhood of St. Paul, was donated in memory of Mary A. Listoe and Frederick C. Listoe. Listoe & Wold was located at 322 Wabasha Street in 1910, at Fourth Street and Franklin in 1936, at 150 West Fourth Street in 1938, at West Fourth Street and Auditorium Street in 1941, and at 531 S. Snelling Avenue in 1962. Listoe & Wold became the Listoe Wold Bradshaw Funeral Home and then the Johnston-Dampier-Baird-Listoe-Wold-Bradshaw Funeral Home. Frederick C. Listoe, along with C. A. Bazile, Louis M. Benepe, B. C. Golling, Clarence C. Gray, George C. Knispel, Fred G. Leslie, John H. Mitchell, W. H. Oppenheimer, A. C. Raymer, F. H. Romer, Walter G. Seeger, H. W. Shadle, Charles E. Villaume, T. R. Willwerscheid, William Yungbauer and Edward Randall, was an organizer of Rotary Club of Saint Paul, Club #10, in 1910. Peter Dohmen was born in Rhineland, Germany, studied under Dutch artist Jan Thorn Prikker, emigrated to the United States after World War II bombing wiped out his studio in Germany, settled in St. Paul, operated a studio in St. Paul in the 1950's and 1960's, and was a stained glass, mural, and tapestry artist. The Peter Dohmen Studios were purchased by the partnership of litugical artist Dieterich Spahn and New York artist Mel Geary in 1970. Frederil C. Listoe ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 for $117,000. The current owners of record Craig E. Lindeke and Elizabeth J. Lindeke. Craig E. Lindeke was a 1963 graduate of Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, and was a financial supporter of the institution in 2004. Craig E. Lindeke attended Williams College from 1963 to 1965, spent four years in the U. S. Army, returned to Williams College in 1970, graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1971, received a law degree from Vanderbilt, and worked for a Wall Street law firm until moving to Minnesota in 1976 and working for the Minnesota Legislature. Craig E. Lindeke is a Senior Assistant Revisor with the Office of the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Craig Lindeke was president of the Lexington-Hamline Community Council in 2010. Elizabeth J. Lindeke is a business systems consultant with Wells Fargo Enterprise Customer Business Services.
1168 Portland Avenue: Built in 1907. The structure is a two story, 2246 square foot, ten room, five bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Dahlby and Mrs. Ellen Dahlby all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edwin M. Dahlby, a grinder employed by the Bohn Refrigerator Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Dahlby and Mrs. Ellen Dahlby all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Clarence C. Waters, an examiner employed by the Interstate Commerce Commission, and his wife, Mary C. Waters, resided at this address. Edwin M. Dahlby ( -1922,) Mary A. Waters ( -1930,) Mary Waters ( -1936,) and Clarence C. Waters ( -1943) died in Ramsey County. Mary H. Waters (1907-1992) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Keady, and died in Ramsey County. Mary E. Waters (1893-1963) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Flynn, and died in Ramsey County. Mary Ann Waters (1892-1973) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bartreau, and died in Ramsey County. Robert D. Hart ( -2009/2010) previously was an owner of the property. The current owner of record is Sally S. Hart.
1169 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 1656 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Locher resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Lida McGill Boynton (1874-1917,) the widowed sister of Charles H. McGill, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in the United States and who died of pneumonia, resided at this address in 1917. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Robbins resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Kennedy resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas J. Kennedy, a superintendent, and his wife, Martha Kennedy, resided at this address. Charles Herbert McGill (1866- ,) Robert C. McGill (1869- ,) and Lida B. McGill Boynton (1874-1917) were the children of Minnesota Governor Andrew Ryan McGill (1840-1905) and Eliza E. Bryant McGill ( -1877,) A. R. McGill's first wife, and Wilson McGill (1884- ) and Thomas McGill (1889- ) were the children of A. R. McGill and his second wife, Mary E. Wilson McGill. Andrew R. McGill (1840-1905) was born in Saegerstown/Saegertown, Pennsylvania, the son of Angeline Martin McGill (1811-1849) and Charles Dillon McGill (1802-1875,) moved to Kentucky to become a school teacher in 1859, moved to Minnesota in 1861, was a resident of Nicollet County, Minnesota, and of St. Paul, was the principal of the public school in St. Peter, Minnesota, in 1862, served in Company D of the Ninth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, was discharged for disability in 1863, was elected the county superintendent of the Nicollet County, Minnesota, public schools in 1863, was the editor and the proprietor of the St. Peter Tribune from 1865 to 1866, was elected clerk of the Nicollet County, Minnesota, district court from 1865 to 1869, read the law under Judge Horace Austin, married Eliza E. Bryant ( -1887) in St.Peter, Minnesota, in 1868, became a lawyer in 1868/1869, was the private secretary to Governor Horace Austin from 1870 to 1874, was a banker, was Minnesota insurance commissioner from 1873 to 1887, married Mary Elizabeth Wilson in 1879, was elected to a life membership in the Minnesota Historical Society in 1882, was Minnesota Governor from 1887 to 1889, was a Minnesota state senator representing Ramsey County (District 37) from 1899 to 1905, was St. Paul postmaster from 1900 to 1905, was a Republican, was a Methodist, died in St. Paul, and was buried at Oakland Cemetery. Charles Herbert McGill (1866-1941) was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, resided in St. Paul, engaged since 1886 in printing and publishing business, was a Republican, was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing Ramsey County (District 26) in 1897, was appointed Inspector of Rifle Practice for the Third Minnesota Regiment in 1887, was assistant adjutant general of U. S. Volunteers, with rank of Captain, in the Spanish American War in 1898, was a member of the printing firm of Price & McGill, later reorganized as Price, McGill & Company, was the vice president of the McGill-Warner Company, a leading printing company, after 1891, was a manager of the Cootney Bodgett Company, stationers and lithographers, and married Julia Hubbard, the daughter of General L. F. Hubbard, in 1900, was the president of O'Donnell Shoe Company, was the president of McGill Lithographic Company, located at 501 Seventh Avenue South in Minneapolis, was a member of the St. Paul Commercial Club, was a member of the Minnesota Club, was a member of the St. Paul Town & Country Club, was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and was a member of the White Bear Yacht Club. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Julia Hubbard McGill (1871-1913,) the wife of Charles H. McGill, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in Canada and in the United States and who died of cardiac dilatation, resided at 165 Western Avenue North in 1913. A. R. McGill (1840-1905,) Thomas J. Kennedy ( -1930,) and Mary E. McGill ( -1932) all died in Ramsey County. Martha Kennedy (1875-1967) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $385,000. Craig Cohen, the son of Jeffery Cohen, a real estate developer, resides at this address. The current owner of record is Jeffery Cohen. [See note on Town & Country Club for 952 Wakefield Avenue.] [See note on the St. Paul Commercial Club for 505 Summit Avenue.] [See note on Knights of Pythias for 2225 East Lake of the Isles Parkway.] [See note on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks for 334 Cherokee Avenue.]
1172 Portland Avenue: Built in 1907. The structure is a two story, 2051 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rasmussen resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wood resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Christofferson resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Christian A. Christofferson, a signal engineer for the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Myrtle Christofferson, resided at this address. Walter A. Rasmussen (1889-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Larsen, and died in Ramsey County. Walter H. Rasmussen (1903-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bach, and died in Ramsey County. Walter R. Rasmussen (1896-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hansen, and died in Ramsey County. Christian Christofferson ( -1932) and George A. Wood ( -1934) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1991 for $132,150. The current owners of record are Bruce E. Beese and Margaret C. Beese. Bruce E. Beese was the director of the Department of Public Works of the City of St. Paul, resigning that position after a scandal involving pot hole crews in his department were exposed taking extended breaks and lunch hours instead af making needed street repairs, resumed his prior position as administrative manager for public works with the City of St. Paul, and was a member of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The department and its 430 employees are responsible for maintaining 850 miles of streets, 32,500 streetlights, and 110 city-owned bridges. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad and Jay Cooke for 432 Summit Avenue.]
1173 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 2323 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1918 and 1924 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rasmussen resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Walter Rasmussen, the proprietor of the Rasmussen Practical Business School, and his wife, Margaret E. Rasmussen, resided at this address. Rasmussen College was founded in St. Paul in 1900 and currently has four campuses in Eagan, Minnesota, Minnetonka, Minnesota, Mankato, Minnesota, and St. Cloud, Minnesota. Walter A. Rasmussen (1889-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Larsen, and died in Ramsey County. Walter H. Rasmussen (1903-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bach, and died in Ramsey County. Walter R. Rasmussen (1896-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hansen, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret E. Rasmussen (1879-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Walen, and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are David E. Farmer and Linda E. Farmer.
1176 Portland Avenue: Built in 1906. The structure is a two story, 1987 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Klohn resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Klohn and their daughter all mresided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Klohn, their daughter, and E. M. Klohn all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Moses Horowitz, a cutter employed by the U. S. Bedding Company, his wife, Sarah Horowitz, Ann B. Horowitz, a stenographer employed by J. A. Miller & Company, Barnie Horowitz, a salesman employed by Druck Brothers, Esther R. Horowitz, a stenographer employed by Bakers Supply & Equipment Company, and Gardi Horowitz, a salesman, all resided at this address. Nicholas Klohn ( -1928) died in Hennepin County. Nicholas J. Klohn (1878-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Heiser, and died in Hennepin County. Edwin M. Klohn (1896-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Heiser, and died in Ramsey County. Sarah Horowitz (1878-1973) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Anna Horowitz (1898-1981) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Bonnie J. Hughes.
1177 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 2032 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Gibbons, their daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waters all resided at this address. The 1916 University of Minnesota Alumni Directory indicates that Edward A. Waters resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. A Waters resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waters resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary A. Gibbons, the widow of Phillip R. Gibbons and a clerk employed by the Tri-State Telephone & Telegraph Company, Edward A. Waters, a lawyer, and his wife, Nora Waters, all resided at this address. The 1964 St. Paul Academy Alumni Directory indicates that John C. Warren, a member of the Class of 1933, resided at this address. Jeanine Rambo, a member of the St. Paul Central High School Class of 1987, resided at this address in 1997. Edward Andrew Waters (1877- ,) the son of John Waters and Mary A. Wiseman Waters, was born in Dodge County, Wisconsin, was reared in Reeseville, Wisconsin, attended Dodge County, Wisconsin, public schools, graduated from Cretin High School, attended Sacred Heart College in Watertown, Wisconsin, moved to St. Paul in 1892, was employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad for two years, was a 1902 graduate of the St. Paul College of Law, graduated with a master of legal letters degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1905, was a member of the Delta Theta Phi fraternity, was admitted to the practice of law in Minnesota, was a lawyer, was employed by the Chicago Great Western RailRoad, then was a deputy state insurance commissioner from 1905 until 1907, married Norah L. Gibbons, the daughter of Philip R. Gibbons, a police court bailiff and the oldest man on the St. Paul Police Department, in St. Paul in 1906, then was a partner of Carl B. Schmidt as a member of the law firm of Schmidt & Waters after 1908, practiced real estate law, invested in NorthWestern Canadian real estate, was a Roman Catholic, was a member of St. Luke's parish, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was the secretary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, was disbarred by the Minnesota Supreme Court in In Re Disbarment of Edward A. Waters in 1934 for 23 forgeries of client signatures and stealing client funds, subsequently repaid, and officed at the Globe Building in 1916. Edward A. Waters ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Mary Ann Gibbons ( -1938) and Mary A. Gibbons ( -1939) both died in Ramsey County. Mary A. Gibbons (1888-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Reiling, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $372,000. The current owner of record are Timothy J. Block and Vicki L. Sprague. [See note for Tri-State Telegraph & Telephone Company for 596 Portland Avenue.]
1180 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 1821 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Soukup resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph F. Soukup, an accountant, and Clarence T. Soukup, a student, resided at this address. Joseph F. Soukup (1880-1955) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Meartz, and died in Fillmore County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 1991 for $91,900. The current owners of record are Nicholas M. Doyle and Grania E. McKiernan. Grania E. McKiernan formerly was the Committee Administrator for the Minnesota Senate Governmental Operations Committee, formerly was a lobbyist for the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, formerly was the legislative representative in the government affairs division of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, and currently is a lobbyist for Xcel Energy Services Inc. In 2005, Grania McKiernan was the vice president of the board of Great River School, a charter school, and was a parent of a Great River School student.
1181 Portland Avenue: Built in 1909. The structure is a two story, 1942 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Daggett resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Thomas C. Daggett, a lawyer located at the Exchange Bank Building, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Daggett resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John B. Burke, a lawyer, and his wife, Margaret M. Burke, resided at this address. Thomas C. Daggett was counsel unsuccessfully representing some North Dakota taxpayers in Green v. Frazier 253 U.S. 233 (1920), an action seeking to enjoin the North Dakota Governor, Attorney General, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor, acting as the State's Industrial Commission, from enforcing state legislation that established a state bank, established a system of milling and grain handling manufacturing concerns operating as the North Dakota Mill & Elevator Association, and authorized the issuance of state bonds to support those entities as a deprivation of property without due process of law under the 14th Amendment. In 1930, Thomas C. Daggett was a partner in the law firm of Daggett & Redlund with Clinton W. Redlund, and with his wife, Ursula K. Daggett, resided at 1045 Portland Avenue and was the head of a committee that campaigned for the re-election of Ramsey County District Court judges Hugo O. Hanft, Carlton F. McNally, Gustavus Loevinger, and Richard A. Walsh. John B. Burke (1901-1980) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Goedert, and died in Ramsey County. Thomas C. Daggett ( -1940,) Margaret Burke ( -1940,) and Margaret Burke ( -1950) all died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1991 for $105,000. The current owners of record are Margaret M. Jones and Jeffrey E. Risberg. Margaret M. Jones has been the executive director of the Lexington-Hamline Community Council since 2010. Jeffrey E. Risberg, the Impaired Waters Program coordinator at Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, was appointed in 2011 to fill a vacancy as a member of the St. Paul Board of Education. [See the note for Hugo O. Hanft for 1044 Portland Avenue.] [See note on Carlton F. McNally for 705 West Linwood Avenue.] [See note on Richard A. Walsh for 1459 Summit Avenue.]
1184 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 1792 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mrs. Jane Williams and her daughter both resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Jos Lawler resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Clark resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Everett O. Fuller and his wife, Valborg Fuller, resided at this address. Jane Williams ( -1951) died in Hennepin County. Everett O. Fuller (1882-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Reynolds, and died in Ramsey County. Valborg T. Fuller (1877-1965) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rustad, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Urban E. Landreman. Urban Landreman, MS, MBA, is a Principal Planning Analyst for the Hennepin County Human Services and Community Health Department, is a jazz clarinet player, and is an amateur actor, having been involved, in one way or another, with all the Lex-Ham (Lexington-Hamline) Community Theatre productions since 1996, including as Officer Smithers in Under the Gaslight by Augustin Daly and as Judge Fossile in The Vegetable by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Matthew Landreman, a son of Urban Landreman and Mary Landreman and a graduate of Swarthmore College, an honors physics major with a minor in mathematics, won a Rhodes Scholarship in 2003. Other recent Rhodes scholars from Minnesota are Allison Gilmore of Eagan, Minnesota, B.A./M.A., Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis, 2004, and Samsher S. Gill of Edina, Minnesota, A.B., Political Science, University of Chicago, 2005.
1185 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1672 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Schroeder resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Byrne resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank Ammon, associated with the Frank Ammon Company, a wholesale fruit dealer, and his wife, Anna V. Ammon, resided at this address. Christopher J. Byrne ( -1948) and Frank James Ammon ( -1949) both died in Ramsey County. Anna Valeria Ammon (1886-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hebler, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2003 for $261,000. The current owners of record are Marcus P. Lowry and Shannon L. Pergament. Marcus Lowry is a librarian and assisted in the production of reading guides for Minnesota Storytime. Marcus Lowry and Shannon Pergament were contributors to the Dodge Nature Center in 2005.
1188 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 1901 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Brown and their daughters resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harrington and Miss Amelia Roach all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Jennie White, the widow of Samuel G. White, resided at this address. Jennie White ( -1933) died in Ramsey County. Jennie Kristine White (1882-1960) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jonson, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $409,000. The current owner of record is Mary Helen Hoffman. Martha Ballou, a resident at this address, was a financial supporter of the Howard Dean for President campaign in 2004.
1189 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 2655 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, three bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Miss Julia Cummings resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert P. Liesch, a lawyer who officed at the Guardian Building, and his wife, Christine M. Liesch (1897- ,) resided at this address. Robert P. Liesch was a childhood friend of author and artist Wanda Gag (1893-1946) in New Ulm, Minnesota, between 1905-1917. In the early 1960's, Robert Liesch, an attorney who was interested in identification and was an International Association for Identification (IAI) member, assisted in drawing up the Constitution and By-Laws for the Minnesota Division of the International Association for Identification (MDIAI) and served as the first Sergeant-at-Arms of the organization. Julia C. Cummings (1900-1990) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jeroue, and died in Hennepin County. Robert P. Liesch (1900-1976) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Follman, and died in Ramsey County. Christine Mary Liesch (1896-1990) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Eggspuhler, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 2010 for $488,000. The current residents are reported to be Paul Cerkvenik, the president of the Minnesota Private Colleges Council since 2009, and Kathleen Murray. The current owners of record are Ann Johnson and Stuart Johnson.
1192 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 1971 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached one car garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Moncur resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Michael H. McDonald, a salesman, and his wife, Nellie McDonald, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2007 with a purchase price of $340,000. The previous owners of record are Bernard J. Zweber and L. M. Zwerber and the current owners of record are Allison E. Brachlow and Benjamin A. Golnik. Allison E. Brachlow, MD (1976- ,) daughter of Rev. Dixie Walker Brachlow, associate pastor at Fairfield Presbyterian Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Stephen J. Brachlow, professor of spirituality at Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, graduated from Middlebury College and the Medical School of the University of South Dakota, is studying for a master's degree in public health at the University of Minnesota, and is a research fellow studying the medical care of children with autism at the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical School of the University of Minnesota. Benjamin A. Golnik (1977- ,) son of Kathleen Mahon Golnik of Wethersfield, Connecticut, an art teacher at Thomas J. McDonough Elementary School in Hartford, Connecticut, and Herman K. Golnik, Jr., of Middletown, Connecticut, a retired social studies teacher at Bulkeley High School in Hartford, Connecticut, graduated from Middlebury College, was the campaign manager for Brian Hamel, the Republican candidate for Maine's Second Congressional District in 2004, previously was the executive director of the Vermont Republican Party, previously was the political director of the Republican Party of Minnesota, was the Midwest political director of Senator John McCain's presidential campaign, and owns Golnik Strategies LLC, located at this address. Dr. Allison Elizabeth Brachlow and Benjamin Adam Golnik were married in 2007 at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Thomas W. Forster-Smith with the assistance of Rev. Dr. Arthur A. Rouner Jr., a Congregational minister.
1193 Portland Avenue: Built in 1949. The structure is a one story, 1337 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold in 2000 for $141,100. The current owner of record is Renita Breitenbucher. Renita Breitenbucher is Principal/Creative Director for Nita B. Creative, designers creating and re-creating brands and marketing materials for companies and organizations, has a BFA from the Iowa State University College of Design, sits on the advisory board and volunteers for Art Buddies, a program of Creatives for Causes, and is an active member of AIGA MN and The Women's Club of Minneapolis.
1195 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a one story, 1264 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles L. Swanson, a live stock dealer who officed at the Exchange Building in South St. Paul, Minnesota, resided at this address. Andre Buford, a member of the St. Paul Central High School Class of 1987, resided at this address in 1997. Charles L. Swanson ( -1954) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 for $242,500. The current owner of record is Andrew W. Hemenway.
1196 Portland Avenue: Built in 1911. The structure is a two story, 2215 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, three bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that C. H. Weyl resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. William Toohey resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Anderson resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Maurice Fox, a cleaner employed by the United Hat Works, and his wife, Rose Fox, resided at this address. Charles H. Weyl (1884-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schindeldecker, and died in Ramsey County. Rose Fox (1886-1969) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Rose C. Fox (1900-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Callahan, and died in Ramsey County. Rose Fox (1895-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Perner, and died in Ramsey County. Rose Fox (1894-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Olson, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 1992 for $131,000. The current owners of record are David W. Dosland and Shari L. Dosland. David and Shari Dosland were financial supporters of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in 2002. David W. Dosland was a financial supporter of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota in 2005. Shari Dosland was a volunteer at the Capitol Hill Magnet School in 2005.
1200 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 2468 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Dahlman and their daughters all resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Dahlman and their daughter all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Aaron Dahlman, a contractor with an office at 340 West Seventh Street, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Dahlman, their daughter, and Mrs. Esther Hilling all resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Alma Adolphina Dahlmann (1863-1917,) the wife of Aron Dahlmann, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in Sweden and who died of pulmonary tuberculosis, resided at this address in 1917. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Dorothy Elizabeth Hilling (1911-1918,) the daughter of Esther A. Hilling, who was born in Minnesota to parents born in the United States and who died of third degree burns, resided at this address in 1918. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Aron Dahlman resided at this address in 1920. The 1930 city directory indicates that Aron Dahlman resided at this address. Alma Adolphina Dahlman ( -1917,) Dorothy Elizabeth Hilling ( -1918,) and Aron Dahlman ( -1935) all died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1993 for $185,000. The current owners of record are Margaret M. Radford and Matthew J. Radford. Matthew J. Radford was a small business liaison officer for the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company in 2005.
1201 Portland Avenue: Built in 1923. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1434 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur E. Clymer, a department manager with E. M. & H. F. Ware, and his wife, Dora C. Clymer, resided at this address. Arthur E. Clymer (1891-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Little, and died in Ramsey County. Dora C. Clymer (1892-1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mooyer, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Mary J. Harty. Mary Harty, CFP, is a senior major gift officer for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
1204 Portland Avenue: Built in 1910. The structure is a two story, 1980 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Barry resided at this address. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClure resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Greaza resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. Roland L. Barry ( -1920) and Charles N. Greaza ( -1944) both died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Jane L. Garafola and John Joseph Garafola. Jane Garafola was a volunteer for the 2005 Lexington-Hamline Community Council Ice Cream Social. [See note on Roland L. Barry for 1633 Portland Avenue.]
1205 Portland Avenue: Built in 1923. The structure is a two story, 1844 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Paul W. Steinmetz, a barber with a shop at 260 West Fifth Street, and his wife, Lillian J. Steinmetz, resided at this address. Paul William Steinmetz (1892-1956) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Habring, and died in Ramsey County. Lillian Josephine Steinmetz (1896-1995) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Blomberg, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $259,900. The current owners of record are Raleigh H. Levine and Christopher J. Wood. Raleigh H. Levine is a 1983 graduate of Wesleyan University and a 1991 graduate of the Stanford Law School and is a professor of law at William Mitchell College of Law, with research interests in constitutional theory, First Amendment and mass media law, election law, and federal Indian law.
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1209 Portland Avenue: Built in 1908. The structure is a two story, 1996 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, two half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Daymude resided at this address. Manley D. Craig 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 (#3059) indicate that Manley Daniel Craig (1900- ,) a 1918 enlistee and a Machinist's Mate Second Class in the U. S. Navy, who was born in Minneapolis, had blue eyes, light brown hair, and a ruddy complexion, weighed 119 lbs., was 5' 4 1/2" tall, was a student after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, L. C. Daymude, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Mrs. Jessie C. Daymude, a milliner with a shop at 8 East Sixth Street, and Lee C. Daymude, a purchasing agent employed by the Northern States Power Company, both resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Daymude resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Les C. Daymude, a clerk for the Northern States Power Company, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2002 for $449,000. The current owners of record are Jeff Benjamin and Ann Hobbie. Ann Hobbie was a 1984 graduate of Alexander Ramsey Senior High School in Roseville, Minnesota, was a 1988 graduate of Macalester College, and has been a Roseville, Minnesota public school teacher for eight years. [See note on the Northern States Power Company and Henry M. Byllesby for 21-27 South St. Albans Street.] [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1210 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a two story, 1960 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Martin Finholt and Sina Finholt resided at this address in 1918. Clarence E. Finholt and David N. Finholt 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 (#2152) indicate that David Norman Finholt (1897- ,) a 1918 enlistee and a Carpenter's Mate Third Class in the U. S. Navy, who was born in St. Paul, was a carpenter employed by Martin Finholt after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his mother, Sina Finholt, at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Martin Finholt, a carpenter, resided at this address and that Clarence Finholt and Minda Finholt, a stenographer, both boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Martin Finholt, a carpenter employed by the St. Paul Milk Company, his wife, Sina Finholt, Harold A. Finholt, a salesman employed by the St. Paul Milk Company, and Minda S. Finholt, a clerk, all resided at this address. Martin O. Finholt ( -1930,) Sina Finholt ( -1942,) and Harold A. Finholt ( -1954) all died in Ramsey County. Clarence E. Finholt (1988-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Grondahl, and died in Ramsey County. Minda Sophie Finholt ( -1949) died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are George Abrahams and Martha A. Smith. [See note for the St. Paul Milk Company for 234 Ryan Avenue/Former 234 Franklin Street South.] [See note for the St. Paul Milk Company for 234 Ryan Avenue.]
1211 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1309 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Edward J. Johnson, an auditor of passenger receipts employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Phoebe A. Johnson, resided at this address. Phoebe A. Johnson (1882-1961) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Turner, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The current owners of record are John M. Hopkins and Kathryn E. Hopkins. Hopkins Consulting Group and Summit Consulting Group are both located at this address. [See note for the Northern Pacific RailRoad.]
1217 Portland Avenue: Built in 1920. The structure is a one story, 1006 square foot, four room, one bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with an attached one car garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sauer resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur J. Sauer, a dentist who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Blanche G. Sauer, resided at this address. Blanche Sauer (1880-1966) was born in Minnesota and died in Washington County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 2004 for $227,000. The current owner of record is Erin E. McCarville. Erin E. McCarville, M.D., is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and practices Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the Fairview Clinic in Eagan, Minnesota, and at the Fairview Oxboro Clinic in Bloomington, Minnesota. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Christine M. Messmer, the widow of Anthony R. Messmer, Sr. (1869-1930,) and Anthony R. Messmer, Jr., a salesman, resided at the former nearby 1220 Portland Avenue. Anthony Messmer ( -1930) and Christine "Mary" Messmer ( -1937) both died in Ramsey County.
1229 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a two story, 1511 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Mary E. Gaynor, the widow of James Gaynor, Arthur F. Gaynor, an agent employed by the Met Life Insurance Company, James R. Gaynor, an agent employed by the Prudential Insurance Company, Joseph P. Gaynor, an agent employed by the Met Life Insurance Company, and M. Loretta Gaynor, a teacher, all resided at this address. Loretta Gaynor (1880-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Conlogue, and died in Stearns County, Minnesota. The current owners of record are Bruce M. Brolin and Diane Marie Brolin.
1230 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a one story, 1080 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that William H. McCoy, proprietor of the McCoy Cattle Company, and his wife, Belle M. McCoy, resided at this address. William Henry McCoy (1872-1961) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McCoy, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Donna J. Krause.
1233 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 2446 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Ross A. Emrick, a foreman employed by the Miske Auto Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Ira S. Blaisdell, a watchman employed by the Golden Rule department store, his wife, Diadomia Blaisdell, Lester S. Atcheson, a freight inspector employed by the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau, his wife, Sadie Atcheson, and Harry A. Bird, a foreman employed by the Powers Motor Company, resided at this address. The Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau operated from 1912 and the the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau-Grain Door Reclamation Bureau operated from 1934. In 1983, the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau-Grain Door Reclamation Bureau merged into the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau and it continued until 1983, when its assets were acquired by H. P. Global Transportation Services, Inc., a non-rail carrier. Among other business activities, the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau operated weighted rail cars used to test and certify rail scales and retained veterinarians for livestock transportation. The Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau Veterinarian Service devised tables for the American Association of Railroads for the recommended number of head of animals (average weight) per car, based on its research and study, to be used as a guide in determining the approximate number of head of animals that can be loaded on a rail car with safety. The Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau also inspected damage to rail cars and to freight. Rail cars, regardless of commodity, were handled on a document called a waybill and each car had to be weighed or could move under an Average Weight Agreement authorized by the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau, in which shippers were periodically inspected by the bureau to verify that their loading weights were consistent, and that proper records were kept. At the shipping station, collect waybills were issued. Only waybills that have the charges prepaid at origin would have the correct rate assessed, and only then when the weight had been determined. Railroad grain cars also had their grain graded by the Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau while in transit. The Western Weighing & Inspection Bureau also audited transit records for the various railroads for the benefit of customers to verify billing charges. For other regions of the country, there was an Eastern Weighing & Inspection Bureau and a Southern Weighing & Inspection Bureau. Lester Stanley Atcheson ( -1941,) Diadomia Angeline Blaisdell ( -1942,) and Ira Blaisdell ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1991 for $100,000. The current owners of record are Kimberly Koffolt and Brahim Hadj Moussa. Brahim Hadj Moussa is the chef at and owner of the Barbary Fig, a Moroccan-Algerian-Provençal restaurant on Grand Avenue. An Algerian native, Brahim Hadj Moussa initially moved to Aix-en-Provençe, France, before ultimately moving to Minnesota in 1988.
1234 Portland Avenue: Built in 1923. The structure is a one story, 1286 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Patrick J. McMahon, a boilermaker employed by the Great Northern RailRoad shops, and his wife, Catherine McMahon, resided at this address. Patrick J. McMahon ( -1941) and Catherine McMahon ( -1944) both died in Ramsey County. Catherine H. McMahon (1879-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of McMahon, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1998 for $150,900. The current owner of record of the property is Marco Vera. Marco Vera and Melissa Seurad were financial supporters of Theatre de la Jeune Lune in 2003. Marco Vera is a photographer.
1235 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a two story, 1056 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick W. Reichert, a pressman employed by Brown & Bigelow, and his wife, Barbara Reichert, resided at this address. Frederick W. Reichert (1904-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jobst, and died in Ramsey County. Barbara Reichert (1901-1991) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1999 for $138,000. The current owners of record are Kathryn A. Force and Evan B. Jones.
1240 Portland Avenue: Built in 1928. The structure is a two story, 1353 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Reverend E. G. Richard Siebert, a Lutheran minister and a professor at Concordia College, and his wife, Caroline W. Siebert, resided at this address. Richard "Dick" Walther Siebert ( -1978) was the son of Professor E. G. Richard Siebert of Concordia College, St. Paul. Dick "The Chief" Siebert (1912-1978) was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Edward Siebert and Carolyn Krato Siebert, graduated from Concordia High School in 1928, attended Concordia Junior College in 1930, attended Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, to train for the ministry from 1931 to 1932, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in 1934, married Marie Schoening in 1934, initially was a baseball pitcher, pitched the Concordia Comets to a 7-6 victory over the University of Minnesota in 1930, shifted to first base due to arm trouble, played minor league baseball from 1929 to 1931 and from 1933 to 1935, played major league baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1932 and 1936, with St. Louis Cardinals in 1937 and 1938, with Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics from 1938 to 1945, and with the St. Louis Browns in 1945, represented the Philadelphia Athletics at the 1943 All-Star game, coached basketball at Concordia Academy-St. Paul in the off-season, was a sportscaster for the St. Paul Saints AAA baseball team with WTCN Radio in 1946, was the head baseball coach at the University of Minnesota from 1947 to 1978, was named College Baseball Coach of the Year in 1956 and 1960, was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007 (along with former University of Minnesota ballplayer and University of Arizona coach Jerry Kindall,) and is buried in Lakewood Cemetery. Siebert had a career coaching record of 734-360, coached 11 conference title winning teams, coached three NCAA baseball championship teams (1956 (season record 37-9,) 12-1 winner over the University of Arizona, 1960 (season record 34-7-1,) 2-1 winner in ten innings over the University of Southern California, and 1964 (season record 31-12,) 5-1 winner over the University of Missouri,) coached 11 NCAA tournament appearance teams, coached five College World Series appearance teams, coached 15 All-Americans (Gene Elder (2B) in 1952, Paul Giel (P) in 1953 and 1954, Jerry Kindall (SS) in 1956, Jerry Thomas (P) in 1956, Ron Causton (OF) in 1959, Larry Bertelsen (P) in 1960 and 1961, Wayne Knapp (P) in 1960 and 1961, Jon Andresen (2B) in 1963, Ron Wojciak (C) in 1964, Dennis Zacho (1B) in 1967, Noel Jenke (OF) in 1969, Mike Walseth (1B) in 1969, Dave Winfield (P) in 1973, Paul Molitor (SS) in 1976 and 1977, and Dan Morgan (P)in 1977,) and coached 12 future major leaguers (Harry Elliott of the St. Louis Cardinals (NL)(1953, 1955,) Paul Giel of the New York Giants (NL) (1954-1955,) the San Francisco Giants (1958,) the Pittsburgh Pirates (1959-1960,) the Minnesota Twins (1961,) and the Kansas City Athletics (1961,) Jerry Kindall of the Chicago Cubs (NL) (1956-1958, 1960-1961,) the Cleveland Indians (1962-1964), and the Minnesota Twins (1964-1965,) George Thomas of the Detroit Tigers (1957-1958, 1961,) the Los Angeles Angels (AL) (1961-1963,) the Detroit Tigers (1963-1965,) the Boston Red Sox (1966-1971,) and the Minnesota Twins (1971,) Fred Bruckbauer of the Minnesota Twins (1961,) Bill Davis of the Cleveland Indians (1965-1966) and the San Diego Padres (1969,) Frank Brosseau of the Pittsburgh Pirates (1969, 1971,) Bobby Fenwick of the Houston Astros (1972,) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1973,) Mike Sadek of the San Francisco Giants (1973, 1975-1981,) Dave Winfield of the San Diego Padres (1973-1980,) the New York Yankees (1981-1990,) the California Angels (1990-1991,) the Toronto Blue Jays (1992), the Minnesota Twins (1993-1994,) and the Cleveland Indians (1995,) and Hall of Fame Inductee 2001, Steve Comer of the Texas Rangers (1978-1982,) the Philadephia Phillies (1983,) and the Cleveland Indians (1984,) and Paul Molitor of the Milwaukee Brewers (1978-1992,) the Toronto Blue Jays (1993-1995,) and the Minnesota Twins (1996-1998,) and Hall of Fame Inductee 2004.) In recognition of Siebert's 30-year coaching success at Minnesota, the University of Minnesota named its baseball facility "Siebert Field" in 1979. Dick Siebert was the father of Paul Edward Siebert (1953-,) a left-handed pitcher with the Houston Astros from 1974 to 1976, with the San Diego Padres in 1977, and with the New York Mets in 1978. Edward Gustav Richard Siebert (1887-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Adler, and died in Anoka County, Minnesota. Caroline W. Siebert (1886-1980) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kowles, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Deborah M. Twito and Timothy J. Twito. Timothy Twito, M.D., graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, practices geriatric psychiatry with Associates in Psychiatry & Psychology, and is a member of the Department of Psychiatry, Allina Medical Clinic.
1241 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1162 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1930 city directory indicates that John Ecklin, a carpenter, Herman Ecklin, a clerk employed by the Cities Service Oil Company, Nesbit Ecklin, a clerk, and Norton J. Ecklin, a salesman for the W. J. Irish Motor Company, all resided at this address. John Ecklin ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Norton John Ecklin (1909-1961) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Brandt, and died in Douglas County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 2006 for $190,485. The current owner of record is Pearl A. Kurhajetz.
1244 Portland Avenue: Built in 2001. The structure is a two story, 2140 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The current owners of record are David J. Villavicencio and Maureen Villavicencio. David Villavicencio is a certification specialist employed by the Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council, located in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) serves as a conduit between the corporate world and the minority owned business.
1245 Portland Avenue: Built in 1956. The structure is a one story, 936 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house. The property was last sold in 2000 for $128,150. The current owners of record are Elly M. Odman and Joseph C. Odman. Joe Odman was a 1991 graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall High School.
1251 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a one story, 1078 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. The current owner of record is Michael T. Ash. Michael Ash is the president of the Minnesota Armed Forces Service Center and is a buyer for the Minneapolis Public Schools.
1253 Portland Avenue: Built in 1905. The structure is a two story, 1476 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. G. M. E. Mellin resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Gideon M. E. Mellin, an upholsterer, and his wife, Hannah Mellin, resided at this address. Gideon Mellin ( -1937) and Hannah Mellin ( -1938) both died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Edward L. O'Connor and Patricia O'Conner.
1257 Portland Avenue: Built in 1965. The structure is a two story, 1538 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 1992 for $98,500. The current owners of record are Mark H. Hartnett and Helen M. Patrikus. Mark Henry Hartnett is the son of Henry Richard Hatnett and Joan Arlene Huitt Hartnett. Helen Patrikus has been an Investigator, Medical Regulations Analyst, for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice since 1991. Helen Patrikus was a financial supporter of the Minnesota Historical Society in 2002.
1284 Portland Avenue: Built in 1919. The structure is a one story, 1962 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Bernard F. Bjornstad, a real estate agent who officed at the Hamm Building, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bjornstad resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that John P. Johnstone and his wife, Florence Johnstone, resided at this address. John P. Johnstone (1881-1972) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Florence M. Johnstone (1891-1979) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Knapp, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Shelley L. Stark Kingrey and Thomas A. Kingrey. Thomas Kingrey is a wedding photographer. I DO Creative Wedding Photo and Kingrey Photography are located at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that George C. Andersson, a machinist, Hilda E. Andersson, a bookkeeper employed by J. C. B. Anderson, and all Josephine S. Andersson, a milliner, all boarded at the former nearby 1285 Portland Avenue and that Johan C. B. Andersson, a grower of and dealer in northern nursery stock, resided and had his main office at the former nearby 1285 Portland Avenue. The 1920 and 1924 city directories indicate that J. C. B. Anderson resided at the former nearby 1285 Portland Avenue. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Johan Charles Bernard Anderson resided at the former nearby 1285 Portland Avenue in 1928. The 1930 city directory indicates that J. C. B. Anderson, a nurseryman, resided at the former nearby 1285 Portland Avenue. Johan Anderson ( -1935) died in Ramsey County.
1288 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a two story, 3368 square foot, 14 room, eight bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that James H. Dolan, the secretary-treasurer of the United Communication Company, and his wife, Edith M. Dolan, resided at this address. James H. Dolan (1895-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cull, and died in Ramsey County. Edith D. Dolan (1898-1989) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Doherty, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $465,000. The current owners of record are Jennifer J. Rome and Zachary O. Wilson. Jennifer Rome is an Associate Pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Jennifer Rome is a 2001 graduate of Luther Seminary in St. Paul and was ordained in 2001. Zachary O. Wilson is the Designated Pastor of the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Pastor Wilson grew up on an apple orchard in Yakima, Washington, attended college in Illinois, and attended seminary in New Jersey. The 1930 city directory indicates that George Lidren, a live stock dealer, and his wife, Ardella V. Lidren, resided at the former nearby 1290 Portland Avenue. George Lidren ( -1931) died in Ramsey County. Ardella Vivianna Lidren (1885-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Johnson, and died in Ramsey County.
1293 Portland Avenue: Built in 1940. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1283 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with an attached garage. The current owners of record are Daniel J. Ryan and Mary H. Ryan.
1294 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a one story, 840 square foot, five room, one bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Walter W. Bienhoff, the manager of the Red Star Yeast & Products Company, and his wife, Katherine E. Bienhoff, resided at this address. Walter W. Bienhoff (1888-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rocho, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2000 for $163,000. The current owner of record is Carolyn Wahrman. Carolyn Wahrman is the Library Manager, Biomedical Information Service, at the University of Minnesota Libraries.
1297 Portland Avenue: Built in 1935. The structure is a one story, 840 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 1995 for $72,500. The current owner of record is Suzanne E. Fischer. Suzanne Fischer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of St. Thomas, previously worked for the State of Minnesota at the Department of Commerce and at the Office of Administrative Hearings, and joined the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension in 2001 as one of the four Criminal Justice Analysts on the Suspense Team.
1301 Portland Avenue: Built in 1936. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 980 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold in 2006 for $240,000. The current owner of record is Amy M. Kaldor. Amy M. Kaldor was a member of the Osterbauer Law Firm in 2004.
1302 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a one story, 1515 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that John A. Botha, a machinist, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Elsie E. Johnson, a nurse, her husband, Alvin C. Johnson, and John F. Pickhartz all resided at this address. Alvin C. Johnson ( -1935) and John F. "Jay" Pickhartz ( -1954) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1994 for $129,000. The current owners of record are J. Michael Cline and Shelley A. Cline .
1305 Portland Avenue: Built in 1936. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1183 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold in 2005 for $218,600. The current owners of record are Katie Burl and Mark Burl.
1306 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 1680 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Floyd C. Brink, an artist employed by the Buckbee-Mears Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas J. Towle, a buyer employed by Armour & Company, and his wife, Nellie Towle, resided at this address. Charles E. Buckbee and Norman T. Mears, cousins, established the Buckbee-Mears Company, which operated a photoengraving plant in St. Paul, in 1907, add offset printing in 1927, developed vacuum-etching production line for metal and glass reticles used in fire control (gun sights,) radar, and guided missiles before and after World War II, perfected the production of the shadow mask, a key component in color televisions, in 1963, was taken public in 1966, entered the ophthalmic lens business through the purchase of Vision-Ease Lens, Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 1968, participated in an acquisitions-led drive into electronics in 1982, changed its name to BMC Industries, Inc., in 1983, divested itself of its nascent electronics business in an attempt to reduce a high debt load in 1985, acquired the polycarbonate lens maker Orcolite, which was merged into Vision-Ease in 1998, restructured, closed two plants and eliminated hundreds of jobs in 2002, was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on the verge of bankruptcy in 2003, went into bankruptcy in 2004, sold portions of its Vision-Ease Lens business to Insight Equity A.P. X, LP, a Texas-based limited partnership, in 2004, and currently manufactures and markets aperture masks and optical lenses after leaving bankruptcy. Thomas J. Towle (1884-1961) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Purcell, and died in Ramsey County. Nellie M. Towle (1888-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Brazzil, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $265,000. The current owners of record are Gregory M. Erickson and Nicole R. Erickson. [See note on Philip Danforth Armour and Armour & Company for 3 Alice Court.]
1307 Portland Avenue: Built in 1927. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1838 square foot, nine room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John P. Rown, a chauffeur, and his wife, Anna Rown, resided at this address. The current owners of record are Carol L. Hamlin and Gregory P. Hamlin. Carol Hamlin is a Business Process Consultant at the Target Corporation.
1311 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a one story, 1104 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert B. McMeekin, a laborer employed by the St. Paul Department of Parks, resided at this address. Robert B. McMeekin ( -1944) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1995 for $85,000. The current owners of record are Saloua Thompson and Scott M. Thompson.
1312 Portland Avenue: Built in 1927. The structure is a two story, 2056 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that this address was vacant. The current owners of record are Gene H. Christenson and Deborah L. Meister. MMC Associates, LLP, a project development and management, communications, grant writing and fundraising organization that was incorporated in 1998 and that is operated by Deborah Meister, Amy Middleton, and Sarah Clark, is located at this address. Debbie Meister holds a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been a public education and outreach professional since 1984, has extensive experience in organizing events, program planning, coordination and evaluation, research and assessments and fundraising, and has consulted for more than fifteen local governments and organizations and has implemented interdisciplinary projects, including Voices for the Land and Milkweed Edition's Alliance for Reading.
1315 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a one story, 1546 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harold H. Hamlin, a cutter employed by G. F. Southwick, and his wife, Veronica C. Hamlin, resided at this address. Harold H. Hamlin (1893-1965) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Veronica C. Hamlin (1893-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Spitzner, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1998 for $138,000. The current owner of record is Priscilla W. McAfee. Priscilla W. McAfee, with a B.M. and a M.M. from the Juilliard School of Music, was Studio Instructor in French Horn at St. Thomas University in 1998, 2000, and 2002. Priscilla McAfee, with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, is a part time French Horn studio instructor in the Music Department at the College of St. Catherine. Priscilla McAfee, French Horn, was a member of the orchestra for the Joseph Papp Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival in 1973. Priscilla McAfee was an instructor at St. Olaf College from 1995 to 1997 and was an adjunct professor at St. Olaf College in 2001, teaching French Horn.
1319 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a one story, 816 square foot, six room, two bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Horace W. Redmond, a printer employed by Brown & Bigelow, and his wife, Dorothy Redmond, resided at this address. Horace W. Redmond (1892-1974) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Dorothy C. Redmond The property was last sold in 2003 for $211,000. The current owner of record is Nanette Bernier.
1320 Portland Avenue: Built in 1928. The structure is a two story, 1792 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Norbert L. Willwerscheid, a lawyer who officed at the Hamm Building, his wife, Agnes Willwerscheid, and Norbert J. Willwerscheid, a checker, all resided at this address. Norbert Willwerscheid was the chief of the Division of Workmen's Compensation of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry in 1949. Workers' compensation benefit laws are dedicated to providing money and medical benefits to an employee who has an injury as a result of an accident, injury or occupational disease that occurred at work to protect workers and their dependents against the hardships from injury or death arising out of the work environment. The injured employee receives money and medical benefits in exchange for forfeiting the common law right to sue the employer and the employer has a limited and determined amount of liability for work-related accidents and immunity from court actions against them by the injured employee. All employers are required by Minnesota law to either purchase workers' compensation insurance to provide benefits to their employees for work-related injuries or to obtain approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce permitting self-insurance upon proof of the employer's financial ability to do so. Minnesota Worker's Compensation laws are administered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Norbert L. Willwerscheid (1892-1959) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Metzger, and died in Ramsey County. Agnes T. Willwerscheid (1891-1975) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1993 for $126,000. The current owners of record are Rebecca McLane and Richard J. Pemberton, Jr. Rebecca McLane and Richard Pemberton, associated with the St. Paul Intervention Project, are supporters of We Will Harbor You, Minnesota's Battered Women's Movement. Rebecca McLane was the Program Manager of the Saint Paul Intervention Project in 2002 and is on the board of directors of Partners for Violence Prevention. Richard Pemberton served on the Friends School of Minnesota Committee in 2006. Rebecca McLane and Richard Pemberton were financial supporters of the Friends School of Minnesota in 2003 and 2004.
1322 Portland Avenue: Built in 1928. The structure is a one story, 1420 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert B. Holm, a chauffeur, and his wife, Lillian Holm, resided at this address. Robert Holm (1894-1962) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dahlstrom, and died in Ramsey County. Lillian Susan Holm (1897-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Golbisch, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1993 for $132,000. The current owners of record are Helen R. Franczyk and James J. Franczyk. James J. Franczyk was a financial supporter of the College of Education and Human Development of the University of Minnesota. Dr. James J. Franczyk, a 1966 graduate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, was a financial supporter in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
1323 Portland Avenue: Built in 1929. The structure is a one story, 1654 square foot, ten room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John I. Goldberg, a clerk employed by Herbert Ledy, and his wife, Lee Goldberg, resided at this address. John Isaac Goldberg (1890-1965) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Lee L. Goldberg (1905-1980) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Oxman, and died in Hennepin County. Herbert Ledy (1896-1956) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $209,900. The current owner of record is Linda J. Alter, who resides at 1550 Hague Avenue. Linda J. Alter is a realtor with the Highland Park office of RE/MAX Results.
1326 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a two story, 1612 square foot, seven room, two bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that William H. Gaskell, a president-general manager of Consumers Coal Company, and his wife, Frances E. Gaskell, resided at this address. William Gaskill ( -1951) died in Winona County, Minnesota. Frances Josephine Gaskell (1908-1990) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Reitz, and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are Curtis W. Beireis and Laural L. Beireis.
1327 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a two story, 1508 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles W. Bragg, a detective at the St. Paul Central Police Station, and his wife, Janie A. Bragg, resided at this address. Charles Bragg ( -1932) died in Ramsey County. Charles W. Bragg ( -1936) died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $270,000. The current owners of record are Saleem Karmaliani and Salima A. Mithani. Salima A. Mithani, M.D., practices internal medicine with the Aspen Group and was associated with the Division of Cardiology, Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 2006. Salima Mithani M.D. was a co-author, with A. Selcuk Adabag M.D., Thomas Rector Ph.D., John Harmala M.D., Herbert B. Ward M.D., Ph.Db., Rosemary F. Kelly M.D., John T. Nguyen M.D., Edward O. McFalls M.D., Ph.D., and Hanna E. Bloomfield M.D., M.P.H., on the article "Prognostic Significance of Elevated Cardiac Troponin I After Heart Surgery" in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery in 2007.
1330 Portland Avenue: Built in 1939. The structure is a two story, 1176 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 1997 for $123,000. The current owner of record is Corey L. Anderson.
1331 Portland Avenue: Built in 1949. The structure is a one story, 1466 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 1997 for $131,500. The current owner of record is Theresa Van Hoomissen Breton. Theresa Breton is a Community Faculty Member at the Metro State University of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU.)
1337 Portland Avenue: Built in 1927. The structure is a two story, 3284 square foot, 12 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, two half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Alex Mains, the president of Tradehome Shoe Stores Inc., his wife, Daisy Mains, George W. Munro, a general agent in the freight department of the New York Central Lines, and his wife, Jennie Munro, resided at this address. The predecessor to the New York Central RailRoad, the Mohawk & Hudson RailRoad, was chartered in 1826, began operation in 1831, and became the Albany & Schenectady RailRoad in 1847. Albany industrialist and Mohawk Valley RailRoad owner Erastus Corning engineered a merger of the New York Central RailRoad from the Albany & Schenectady RailRoad, the Utica & Schenectady RailRoad, the Syracuse & Utica RailRoad, the Rochester & Syracuse RailRoad, the Buffalo & Rochester RailRoad, the Schenectady & Troy RailRoad, the Rochester, Lockport & Niagara Falls RailRoad, the Buffalo & Lockport RailRoad, the Mohawk Valley RailRoad, and the Syracuse & Utica Direct RailRoad. Cornelius Vanderbilt obtained control of the Hudson River Railroad in 1864 and merged it with the New York Central RailRoad into the New York Central & Hudson River RailRoad in 1869. In 1914, the name was changed again, forming the modern New York Central RailRoad. In 1968, the New York Central RailRoad joined with its old competito, the Pennsylvania RailRoad, in the ill-fated merger that produced Penn Central. The Consolidated Rail Corporation, Conrail, was created by the U. S. Government to salvage Penn Central, and several other bankrupt railroads in 1976. In 1998, most of Conrail was split between Norfolk Southern and CSX. Alex Mains (1891-1978) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cooperstein, and died in Ramsey County. Daisy Mains (1891-1982) had a mother with a maiden name of Balkind and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Aaron Efron. Aaron Efron was a financial supporter of the United Hospitals Foundation in 2003 and to the Rossy and Richard Shaller Family Sholom Campus in St. Paul in 2006. The 1920 city directory indicates that Peter Erickson, a chauffeur, resided at the former nearby 1343 Portland Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Peter Ericson, a chauffeur, and his wife, Nannie Ericson, resided at the former nearby 1342 Portland Avenue. Nannie Nathalia Ericson ( -1949) died in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
1346 Portland Avenue: Built in 1950. The structure is a one story, 922 square foot, five room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The property was last sold in 2005 for $230,000. The current owners of record are Jean M. Turck and Jesse S. Turck. Jesse Turck is a Project Architect at BWBR Architects.
1347 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a one story, 952 square foot, six room, two bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Earl F. Odell, an animal agent employed by the St. Paul Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and his wife, Anva Odell, resided at this address. Earl F. Odell ( -1943) died in Ramsey County. Anna M. Odell (1891-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Venzel, and died in Ramsey County. Anna Odell (1885-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rondeau, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $170,200. The current owner of record is Mark Hamilton.
1350 Portland Avenue: Built in 1950. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1845 square foot, eight room, five bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The current owner of record is Mary C. Block and Michael J. Block.
1351 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a two story, 1412 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Coy O. Hardwick, a building contractor located at the Guardian Building, and his wife, Anna L. Hardwick, resided at this address. Coy O. Hardwick ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Donald R. Thomas and Margaret M. Thomas.
1354 Portland Avenue: Built in 1950. The structure is a one story, 768 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The current owner of record is Thomas B. Moore.
1355 Portland Avenue: Built in 1920. The structure is a one story, 1249 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick W. Stanke and his wife, Christine Stanke, resided at this address. Christine Ross Stanke ( -1938) and Frederick W. Stanke ( -1938) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1997 for $105,000. Pacem Studio, an online store for prints of selected commissioned works by artist Christopher Santer, is also located at this address. The current owner of record is Christopher L. Santer. Pacem Studio is located at this address. Christopher Santer is an artist who received a BFA in commercial design and illustration from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio, in 1989 and an MFA in painting from the Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, in 1994, was awarded an MCAD/McKnight Fellowship for Visual Artists, Minneapolis, in 2003, a Minnesota State Arts Board Career Opportunity Grant, St. Paul, 2000, and a Sotheby's/Artlink Young Art International 2000, New York, New York in 2000, had solo exhibitions at Gallery Katz, Boston, Massachusetts in 2006, the Parkersburg Art Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia in 2005, and the Circa Gallery, Minneapolis in 2004, participated in group exhibitions at Viveza, Seattle, Washington, in 2007, the Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, in 2006, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California, in 2005, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, in 2004, and the Finer Things Gallery, Nashville, Tennessee in 2004, had four years of service with NET Ministries of West St. Paul, Minnesota, worked for the Minnesota Historical Society at the Minnesota State Capitol, and teaches art for portions of the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools at Providence Academy, Plymouth, Minnesota. Christopher Santer was a financial supporter of the St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity at the University of St. Thomas in 2006.
1358 Portland Avenue: Built in 1950. The structure is a one story, 1114 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 2003 for $250,000. The current owner of record is Maureen M. McCauley.
1359 Portland Avenue: Built in 1974. The structure is a one story, 960 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The current owners of record are Margaret M. Woodworth and Mary Woodworth.
1362 Portland Avenue: Built in 1940. The structure is a two story, 1408 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with an attached one car garage. The current owner of record is Frank J. Bowden.
1363 Portland Avenue: Built in 1927. The structure is a two story, 1617 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Emil A. Hauche, a furrier employed by Gordon & Ferguson, and his wife, Alwine Hauche, resided at this address. Emil A. Hauche ( -1942) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $249,900. The current owners of record are Michelle L. Affield and Jon D. Walseth. Jon D. Walseth was a financial supporter of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2005. Jon Walseth is employed in information technology and services at Oracle/Ceridian Corporation. Jon Walseth is a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
1367 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1295 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Richard A. D. Lee, the advertising manager for the Farmers Union Publishing Company, resided at this address. The Farmers Union Publishing Company published the Farmers Union Herald in South St. Paul, Minnesota, from 1949 to 1957. Richard A. D. Lee ( -1954) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1995 for $123,500. The current owners of record are Jacqueline Sluss and Jerrold Soleim. Jacqueline Sluss has a bachelors degree in Cultural Anthropology from Moorhead State University, is an historian with 25 years of experience, is employed by the Cultural Resources Unit of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and participated in the St. Croix River Crossing Project Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement in 2004. Jacqueline Sluss was a financial supporter of Second Harvest Heartland in 2005.
1371 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 1426 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Kristie Ylvisaker, the widow of Johannes Ylvisaker, Gudrun Ylvisaker, a music (piano) teacher, and Olaf S. Ylvisaker, all resided at this address. Johannes Thorbjorn Ylvisaker and Kristi Flugum Ylvisaker were the grandparents of Paul N. Ylvisaker, who was a director of the Public Affairs Program of the Ford Foundation, was the associate director (1958-1959,) director (1959-1967,) and commissioner (1967-1970) of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, was the Dean of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and was a professor at Swarthmore College, Harvard University, and Princeton University. Johannes Ylvisaker ( -1917) and Kristi Ylvisaker ( -1939) both died in Ramsey County. Gudrun O. Ylvisaker (1891-1985) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Flugum, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Olaf S. Ylvisaker (1880-1965) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Flugum, and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 2003 for $278,500. The current owners of record are Erika S. Sullivan and Scott P. Sullivan.
1372 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1536 square foot, seven room, two bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Lillian Andrews boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Lawrence E. Webb, a clerk employed by the Railway Mail Service, and his wife, Alta Webb, resided at this address. Lawrence E. Webb ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. Alta E. Webb (1885-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hildreth, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are H. Michael Tripple and Jane A. Tripple. Mike Tripple is Assistant Director for Policy in the Facility and Provider Compliance Division of the Minnesota Department of Health. Michael Tripple was the Zion Lutheran Church Council President in 1978 and 1979. [See note on Railway Mail Service for 360 Maria Avenue.]
1375 Portland Avenue: Built in 1920. The structure is a one story, 1164 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Lee M. Deiss, a filling station operator for C. F. Apitz, and his wife, Nina Deiss, resided at this address. Lee M. Deiss (1895-1982) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Baker, and died in Ramsey County. Charles F. Apitz (1870-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lother, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is John T. McGlone and Margaret McGlone.
1376 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 979 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harvey P. Blodgett, superintendent for the Brown-Blodgett Company, and his wife, Fay B. Blodgett, resided at this address. Harvey P. Blodgett ( -1954) died in Hennepin County. Fay B. Blodgett (1890-1969) had a mother with a maiden name of Brigham and died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are D. L. Schifferl and Marguerite Schifferl.
1380 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a one story, 820 square foot, four room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Guy F. McGrail, the operator of a filling station located at 819 Selby Avenue, and his wife, Ellen McGrail, resided at this address. Guy F. McGrail (1893-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ackley, and died in Ramsey County. Ellen McGrail ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is U. S. Bank.
1381 Portland Avenue: Built in 1904. The structure is a one story, 1043 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Axel W. Brissman, a car inspector, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Ellen E. Brissman, the widow of Axel Brissman, resided at this address. Axel Wilhelm Brissman ( -1923) died in Ramsey County. Mrs. Helen E. Brissman ( -1946) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1997 for $110,000. The current owners of record are Darten D. Henry and Laura J. Zens.
1384 Portland Avenue: Built in 1918. The structure is a two story, 1456 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Edmund H. Bunker, an accountant employed by Drake Marble & Tile Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Bunker resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Edmund H. Bunker, a cashier for the Drake Marble Company, and his wife, Laura L. Bunker, resided at this address. The Drake Marble Company supplied the exterior marble and the interior tiles, terrazzo flooring, marble thresholds, fireplace mantels, and other elements for the Egil Boeckmann and Rachel Hill Boeckmann house at 240 Summit Avenue, designed by David Adler. The Drake Marble Company also provided the marble for George Norbert Bassett's 1985 bust of Martin Luther King, Jr., and for Walker Hancock's 1984 bust of Warren E. Burger, both owned by the Minnesota Historical Society. In 1933, Egisto Bertozzi of the Drake Marble Company carved a rectangular polished pink granite building plaque for the Societa Italia M.S., also owned by the Minnesota Historical Society. The Drake Marble Company supplied the marble for the cuurent Fairview Southdale Hospital and the former U. S. Veteran's Administration Building at Fort Snelling. The Drake Marble Company was purchased by the Twin City Tile Company in the mid-1980's. Edmund H. Bunker ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Laura M. Bunker (1884-1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Becker, and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 1998 for $140,000. The current owners of record are Erik L. Holland and Susan H. Holland. Erik L. Holland received a master's degree in History from the University of Wisconsin in 1993, is an Interpretive Program Associate employed by the Historic Sites Division of the Minnesota Historical Society, and was a member of the board of the national Museum Education Roundtable from 2004 until 2007. In 2006, Erik Holland was the president of the Snelling-Hamline Community Council. Susan Holland was an exhibit project specialist for the Minnesota Historical Society in 2002.
1385 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 1568 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Jacob Findel resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Jacob Fendel, associated with the Li-Perl Dress Company, and his wife, Ella Fendel, and Mrs. Etta Fink resided at this address. Ella Fendel ( -1945) and Jacob Fendel ( -1948) both died in Ramsey County. Etta Fink (1884-1977) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2006 for $350,000. The current owners of record are Joann Fisher and Steven W. Koeln. Steve Koeln is a master cabinet maker with Big River Studio, Inc. Big River Studio is a custom shop specializing in lecterns, learning stations, AV cabinets, conference room furnishings, and custom casework.
1388 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a two story, 1488 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas P. Lowe and his wife, Clara Lowe, resided at this address. Thomas Lowe ( -1949) died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Clara A. Lowe ( -1949) died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 1994 for $135,500. The current owner of record is Eric Wharton.
1392 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a one story, 1469 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert H. Baird, a plumber, and his wife, Anna E. Baird, resided at this address. In 1972-1973, Donna Krejci, a Sophomore at Macalester College, resided at this address. Robert H. Baird ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. Anna E. Baird ( -1953) died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $190,000. The current owner of record is Michael C. Walsburg, who resides at 2115 Randolph Avenue. Michael Walsburg was a financial supporter of the Minnesota Aids Project in 1999 and of Open Arms Of Minnesota in 2006. [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1395 Portland Avenue: Hortius Court Apartments; Built in 1922; Chicago-variant courtyard apartment building in style with a Gothic-Revival style main entrance surround. The structure is a three story, 25372 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were James A. Harrington, the manager of the Hortius Court Apartments, and his wife, Laura Harrington (Apartment #1,) Isadore E. Simon, a sales manager employed by Simon & Mogliner, a retailer in ladies' knickers, children's knickers, junior's knickers, play suits, and sleeping ware, and his wife, Gertrude L. Simon (Apartment #2,) and Julius Rosen, a deputy sheriff, and his wife, Lillian Rosen (Apartment #4,) with Apartment #3, Apartment #5, and Apartment #6 vacant. James Harrington ( -1934,) Isadore E. Simon ( -1946,) and Julius Rosen ( -1947) all died in Ramsey County. Laura Frick Harrington ( -1932) died in Hennepin County. Laura Harrington ( -1940) died in Anoka County, Minnesota. Gertrude Simon (1906-1960) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Lillian Rosen (1891-1977) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Klein, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Mid Continent Management, located at 37 Isabel Street East. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas R. Crosby, a vice president of James T. Crosby & Sons, and his wife, Helen Crosby, was located at the former nearby 1396 Portland Avenue, that the residents of the apartment building located at the former nearby 1397 Portland Avenue were Ferne C. Brensike, a teacher at the St. Paul Vocational School, and his wife, Bernadine A. Brensike (Apartment #1,) Charles Greenberg, the general manager of the Rent-A-Car Company, and his wife, Anne Greenberg (Apartment #3,) Sol Fielding (Apartment #4,) John K. Kolb, a salesman employed by the Fairbanks Morse & Company, and his wife, Miriam Kolb (Apartment #5,) and Joseph S. Ornstein, a salesman, and his wife, Marie M. Ornstein (Apartment #6,) with Apartment #2 vacant, that the residents of the apartment building located at the former nearby 1399 Portland Avenue were Aaron Prager, a tailor, and his wife, Leah Prager (Apartment #3,) Stanley E. Ross, a laborer, and his wife, Cecilia C. Ross (Basement Apartment,) David Bunin, a dry cleaner located at 660 Selby Avenue, and his wife, Mayme Bunin (Apartment #1,) Harry Unterman, a clothing manufacturer located at 211 East Fourth Street, his wife, Sarah Unterman, and Ann Unterman, a bookkeeper employed by Harry Unterman (Apartment #4,) J. Frederick Sittig, a salesman employed by G. Sommers & Company, and his wife, Sarah Sittig (Apartment #5,) and Mrs. Nellie M. Bidleman, a clerk employed by the Great Northern Railway (Apartment #6,) with Apartment #2 and Apartment #3 vacant. Thomas R. Crosby (1892-1980) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Smith, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Aaron P. Prager ( -1941,) David Bunin ( -1943,) and James T. Crosby ( -1948) all died in Ramsey County. Helen Crosby (1870-1956) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Helen Crosby (1894-1973) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Ferne C. Brensike (1897-1985) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Boutin, and died in Ramsey County. Charles Greenberg (1898-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Grawoig, and died in Ramsey County. Anne Greenberg (1899-1996) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kaplan, and died in Hennepin County. John Kolb ( -1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schaus, and died in Hennepin County. Joseph Solomon Ornstein ( -1957) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Marie C. Ornstein (1896-1994) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berkowitz, and died in Ramsey County. Lena Prager ( -1968) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Marmor, and died in Hennepin County. Stanley E. Ross (1894-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Grabowski, and died in Hennepin County. Mayme H. Bunin ( -1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mandel, and died in Ramsey County. Sarah Unterman ( -1949) died in Hennepin County. [See note for the Fairbanks Morse & Company for 294 Banfil Street.] [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad for 280 Maple Street.] [See note on the G. Sommers & Company for 9 South St. Albans Street]
1401 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a two story, 1949 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Woodland H. Gilbert and his wife, Bertha Gilbert, resided at this address. Woodland H. Gilbert ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Bertha Gilbert (1887-1961) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mittune, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $412,500. The current owners of record are Ami Berger and Brian Lindeman. Ami Berger is a 1992 graduate of Bates College and was employed in development and public relations by the College of Human Ecology at the University of Minnesota in 2004 and by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota in 2005. Brian Lindeman is the Director of Financial Aid at Macalester College. Ami Berger and husband, Brian Lindeman, have one son, Noah Lindeman. [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1402 Portland Avenue: Harding Apartments; Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 14190 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles T. Dick, a confectioner, and his wife, Marie L. Dick, resided at this address and that the other residents of the apartment building located at this address were Mathias Gillen (Basement Apartment,) Arthur F. Achilles, a salesman, and his wife, Anna Achilles (Apartment #1,) Frederick L. Webber, Jr., a physician who officed at 601 North Dale Street (Apartment #2,) William C. Nelson, a body builder employed by Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Mamie J. Nelson (Apartment #3,) Allen S./R. Solomon, an accountant who officed at the Pioneer Building, and his wife, Ann Solomon (Apartment #4,) Morris Rutman, a salesman, and his wife, Edith Rutman (Apartment #5,) Leslie Hurvitch, a partner with Simon Tankenoff in the public accounting firm of Tankenhoff & Hurvitch, and his wife, Ida E. Hurvitch (Apartment #6,) Charles F. Wheeler, a manager employed by the Railway Express Agency, and his wife, Isabelle M. Wheeler (Apartment #7,) Donald M. Casey, a dispatcher for the Police & Fire Alarm Telegraph, and his wife, Florence Casey, bookkeeper for Libman's Auction & Storage House (Apartment #8,) Anna Bugge, a dressmaker (Apartment #9,) Edward W. Murname, a claims adjuster employed by the Twin City Motor Bus Company, and his wife, Violet I. Murname (Apartment #10,) John Halpern, a clerk employed by C. M. Silverman, and his wife, Minnie Halpern (Apartment #11,) and John H. Clarkin (Apartment #12.) The 1930 city directory also indicates that John H. Clarkin, a salesman for Ballard Storage, and his wife, Margaret Clarkin, resided at 2008 Grand Avenue. This property was the subject of a property code enforcement action by the City of St. Paul in 2000. The Twin City Motor Bus Company was a subsidiary of the Twin City Lines, along with the Minneapolis Street Railway Company, the St. Paul City Railway Company, the Minneapolis & St. Paul Suburban Railroad Company, the Minnetonka & White Bear Navigation Company, the Rapid Transit Real Estate Corporation, and the Transit Supply Company. The Twin City Lines was founded in 1875 by Thomas Lowry and Horace Lowry and was eventually purchased by the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit Divsion. Charles T. Dick (1890-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wittman, and died in Ramsey County. Marie E. Dick (1893-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tachney, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Mathias P. Gillen (1904-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Strachbein, and died in Hennepin County. Fred L. Webber (1900-1981) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Donahue, and died in Ramsey County. Allen Sam Solomon (1903-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Traub, and died in Ramsey County. Morris Rutman (1904-1982) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Singerman, and died in Ramsey County. Edith Rutman (1904-1968) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Leslie Hurvitch (1900-1985) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Pervin, and died in Hennepin County. Charles F. Wheeler ( -1944,) Ida Hurvitch ( -1947,) Anna Bugge ( -1948,) and Charles M. Silverman ( -1950) all died in Ramsey County. Isabelle Mathilda Wheeler (1900-1986) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Williamson, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Florence A. Casey ( -1951) died in Hennepin County. Minnie Halpern (1893-1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Berger, and died in Ramsey County. John H. Clarkin (1900-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nugent, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Margaret C. Clarkin ( -1942) died in Ramsey County. Margaret Clarkin (1903-1984) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jones, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Laurel March, who resides in Edina, Minnesota. Laurel March is a realtor and a mortgage broker with the Mortgage Newtork. [See note on the Railway Express Agency for 248 Banfil Street.] [See note on the Ford Motor Company for 334 St. Clair Avenue.]
1405 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a one story, 1053 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. Jay L. Putnam (1891- ,) a Radio Operator, was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert Ersche, a teacher at the St. Paul Vocational School, and his wife, Florence Ersche, resided at this address. Albert Ersche (1886-1972) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Prutcher, and died in Ramsey County. Florence M. Ersche (1900-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lux, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Walter S. Thompson. The 1930 city directory indicates that Benjamin Goldberg, a confectioner, and his wife, Rose Goldberg, resided at the former nearby 1410 Portland Avenue. The 1964 St. Paul Academy Alumni Directory indicates that David A. Seymour, a member of the Class of 1954, resided at the former nearby 1410 Portland Avenue. In 1935, Jay L. Putnam was a resident of Granite Falls, Minnesota, was the editor of the Granite Falls Tribune, was a member of the Granite Falls, Minnesota, Commercial Club, was a member of the Minnesota Historical Society, and was a host, with H. S. Lampman and C. R. Barthelemy, for the 13th state historical convention and summer tour that included a visit to Granite Falls, Minnesota, and the nearby 1862 Dakota Uprising Wood Lake, Minnesota, battlefield monument. The Granite Falls Tribune was founded in 1883 by James Putnam and Charlie Rice under the firm name of Rice and Putnam. Rice's interest in the paper was purchased by C.A. Minthorn in 1885, but soon James Putnam became the sole owner later in 1885. James Putnam continued as editor and publisher until his son, Jay L. Putnam, took over in 1914. The third generation of the Putnam family joined the Tribune in 1949 and 1950 when James L. Putnam and David Putnam entered the business. In 1974, James L. Putnam sold his interest to his brother, David Putnam, who became sole owner. Benjamin Goldberg (1878-1972) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Zechman, and died in Hennepin County. Rose Goldberg (1889-1968) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County.
1411 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a one story, 1138 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Robert H. Bastian, a department manager employed by Benton's, a coats, suits and dresses retailer, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank W. Hess, a salesman, and his wife, Mabel E. Hess, resided at this address. Frank W. Hess ( -1938) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Hunter Olsen and Janet Olsen Stone.
1412 Portland Avenue: Built in 1923. The structure is a two story, 3180 square foot, 14 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Phillip/Philip Morgan, president of Morgan's Clothes Shop, and his wife, Ida Morgan, resided at this address. Phillip Roy Morgan (1900-1991) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Phillips, and died in Nicollet County, Minnesota. Ida Josephine Morgan ( -1947) died in Hennepin County. Ida C. Morgan (1890-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Anderson, and died in Hennepin County. The property was last sold in 1993 for $146,000. The current owner of record is Gordon J. Pedersen.
1414 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 1672 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Morris Nussbaum, an operator employed by B. W. Harris Manufacturing Company, his wife, Mary Nussbaum, Fannie Nussbaum, and Isadoer Nussbaum, a cap maker, resided at this address. Mary Nussbaum ( -1945) and Maurice Mores Nussbaum ( -1949) both died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are James T. Ebert and Nancy G. Ebert.
1415 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a two story, 1494 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Alf Nelson, a postal carrier employed by the Commercial Post Office Station, and his wife, Hulda Nelson, resided at this address. Alf M. Nelson (1893-1969) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Hulda Joesphine Nelson ( -1937) died in Ramsey County. Hulda O. Nelson (1893-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Johanson, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Nancy A. Nelson.
1416 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 1788 square foot, nine room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Theirs resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick C. Thiers, a dentist who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Helen L. Thiers, resided at this address. Fred Carl Thiers (1897-1992) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Albrecht, and died in Ramsey County. Helen Luella Thiers (1897-1987) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Frunot, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 for $421,000. The current owners of record are James E. Duncan and Tracy M. Morrison.
1420 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 2556 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur M. Grolla resided at this address. Arthur M. Grolla (1890-1972) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1995 for $164,100. The current owner of record is the trustee for Karen P. Muller.
1421 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 893 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Anna L. Johnson, the widow of Theo A. Johnson, resided at this address. Anna Louise Johnson ( -1938,) Anna L. Johnson ( -1948,) and Anna Louise Johnson ( -1952) all died in Ramsey County. Anna L. Johnson (1872-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Peterson, and died in Ramsey County. Anna L. Johnson (1889-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Phelion, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $148,000. The current owner of record is Anne S. Steuer. Anne Steuer (1955- ,) a bicycle racer with the Gopher Wheelman, was a fourth place finisher in citizen class female category of the MNSCS #9 Laddie's Loppet in 2002 and was a fifth place finisher in citizen class female category of the Laddie's Loppet Cross Country in 2003. Anne Steuer is associated with the North Central Experiment Station in St. Paul.
1423 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a one story, 1471 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that William E. Distel, a dentist, and his wife, Georgine F. Distel, resided at this address. William E. Distel (1892-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hadammek, and died in Washington County, Minnesota. Georgine F. Distel (1896-1982) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Swenson, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Marianna G. Anderson.
1426 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 1480 square foot, six room, four bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Stohr resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Louis Harris, his wife, Doris Harris, Michael Sigal, a clerk, and his wife, Shirley Sigal, all resided at this address. Louis A. Harris ( -1930,) Louis Lobi Harris ( -1944,) and Michael Sigal ( -1952) all died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 for $330,000. The current owners of record are Bradley E. Perkl and Heather Moir Perkl. Bradley E. Perkl was employed by IMA Consulting in 1998 and currently is an archaeologist with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District.
1429 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a one story, 1288 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Williams resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Mrs. Margaret O'Toole, the widow of __?__ O'Toole, resided at this address. Peter S. Williams ( -1929) died in Ramsey County. Margaret O'Toole (1865-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Derevan, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret G. O'Toole (1906-1988) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Thompson, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Carol Dittberner. Carol Dittberner has a B.A. in Human Services from Metropolitan State University, received her Montessori Diploma for ages 3-6 in 1974, is an international trainer in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, and is the director of religious education at St. Frances Cabrini Church in Minneapolis.
1432 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a one story, 1660 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Henry A. Stempel, a chauffeur employed by Edward N. Saunders, Jr., and his wife, Anna E. Stempel, resided at this address. Anna K. Stempel (1895-1958) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Winter, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $407,000. The current owners of record are Martey W. Jakel and Nichola M. Phillips. Martey Jakel was a financial supporter of the Sierra Club in 2002 and 2003. Nichola M. Phillips is an alumna of Sarah Lawrence College. Nichola Phillips is a fifth grade teacher at the John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School on St. Paul's East Side. [See note on Edward N. Saunders for 323 Summit Avenue.] [See 834 Summit Avenue for a note about Edward N. Saunders.]
1433 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a one story, 1120 square foot, six room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Lunde resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles F. Kalscheuer, a cashier employed by the City Bank of St. Paul, and his wife, Helen L. Kalscheuer, resided at this address. John Kalscheuer was the President of City Bank in St. Paul and his children worked in his bank. A theft occurred at Agnes Kalscheuer's teller window and, after she was charged, she disappeared the night before her trial. The actual culprit in the bank theft was Charlie Kalscheuer, who was convicted and sent to the federal prison in Sandstone, Minnesota. Adolph S. Lunde ( -1934) died in Hennepin County. Charles F. Kalscheuer (1886-1962) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Helen L. Kalscheuer (1888-1970) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Barnes, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Laverne Klisch and Robert E. Klisch.
1436 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a one story, 1850 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, two bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that W. Earl Preston, the vice president of O'Neil & Preston, and his wife, Frances Preston, resided at this address. Frances Trettin Preston (1912-1968) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Euan Kerr. Euan Kerr was born in Glasgow, Scotland, attended the University of Stirling, moved to Minneapolis to join his girlfriend, studied journalism at the University of Minnesota, started working at Minnesota Public Radio half-time as a legal affairs research assistant, became a full-time reporter covering Minneapolis and the arts, returned to Scotland in 1990 to work for the British Broadcasting Corporation, returned to the Twin Cities in 1992 and became news director at KFAI, then became the arts reporter with MPR, and then became an editor, and writes for Movie Natters, his film blog.
1439 Portland Avenue: Built in 1919. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1299 square foot, eight room, two bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. David Magnuson resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that David Magnuson, a clerk employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Ada M. Magnuson, resided at this address. David Magnuson (1883-1956) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Ada B. Magnuson ( -1941) died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is the trustee for Robert J. Graham, located in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad for 432 Summit Avenue.]
1442 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a one story, 1310 square foot, eight room, five bedroom, one bathroom, half-bathroom, brick bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Auge resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank F. Runkel, the salesmanager employed by the Motor Power Equipment Company, and his wife, Isla G. Runkel, resided at this address. Frank F. Runkel ( -1952) died in Ramsey County. Islay Grace Runkel ( -1950) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Marlene Sullivan and Terry F. Sullivan.
1443 Portland Avenue: Built in 1918. The structure is a one story, 1133 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harry W. Schaffer, a tailor with a shop located at 221 West Seventh Street, and his wife, Hattie Schaffer, resided at this address. Harry Schaffer ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. Harry Schaffer (1903-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Silverstein, and died in Ramsey County. Harry Schaffer (1883-1960) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Hattie Schaffer ( -1962) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2004 for $238,000. The current owners of record are Stephanie A. Knowles and Adam A. Podbelski. Adam A. Podbelski was one of 13 inventors in conjunction with Medtronic who were awarded U. S. Patent #20060195083 for an electrosurgical hemostat.
1444 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 1448 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Thomas W. Lynch, a miller, and his wife, Elizabeth B. Lynch, resided at this address. Thomas W. Lynch ( -1949) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Leslie Thornton and Patrick J. Thornton.
1447 Portland Avenue: Built in 1918. The structure is a one story, 1261 square foot, six room, three bedroom, two bathroom, frame bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Gust A. Erickson, a salesman employed by the Andrew Schoch Grocery Company, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Katherine A. Bele, the widow of Vaclav Bele, Adeline A. Bele, a typist employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, Frank Bele, superintendent employed the J. C. Vander Bie Company, and Kathryn L. Bele, an instructor, all resided at this address. John C. Vander Bie (1859- ,) the son of Engle Vander Bie and Mary Kolb Vander Bie, was born in Platteville, Wisconsin, was educated in the public schools in Platteville, Missouri, was educated in a Missouri State Normal School, married Anna Johnson in 1892, engaged in dry goods business in Dubuque, Iowa, for ten years, moved to St. Paul, was an ice cream manufacturer, established an ice cream and confectionery business in 1887, was a Mason, was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, resided at 502 Patridge Street in 1907, and office at 406 Patridge Street in 1907. Katherine Bele (1862-1955) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Vaclav A. Bele ( -1919) died in Pine County, Minnesota. John C. Vander Bie ( -1912) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2005 for $304,900. The current owner of record is Matthew Robert Bauer. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
1450 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 1680 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Bastian resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Robert H. Bastian, a department manager, and his wife, Rose F. Bastian, resided at this address. Robert H. Bastian (1882-1961) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kirkpatrick, and died in Ramsey County. Rose F. Bastian (1886-1962) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tolan, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Robert J. Furth. Robert Furth was a financial supporter of the Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota and the Dakotas in 2004 and 2007. In 2004, Robert Furth appeared before the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy regarding an unsuccessful variance request submitted by Accredo Health Group Pharmacy to allow the return of an expensive injectable drug that requires proper refrigeration and which is dispensed to the office of a physician for administration to pediatric patients.
1451 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a two story, 1418 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Medric/Medrie A. Godbout, a salesman, and his wife, Christine Godbout, resided at this address. Medric A. Godbout (1884-1970) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ploufe, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Burton R. Johnson, who resides in Afton, Minnesota.
1452 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 1570 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Donovan resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Joseph M. Donovan, a manager employed by the Kellogg Mackay Company, and his wife, Emma T. Donovan, resided at this address. In 1917, the Kellogg Mackay Company, a manufacturer of boilers, radiators, heating and plumbing supplies headquartered in Chicago, had a warehouse located at 9th Avenue South and 4th Street in Minneapolis, in a building designed by the C. F. Haglin Company. Joseph M. Donovan ( -1934) died in Ramsey County. Emma Donovan ( -1966) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Fluegel, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Hiram D. Cochran, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth McJilton. Hiram D. Cochran was a financial supporter of the Minnesota Zoo in 2004. Hiram Cochran NNP, NICU, is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner associated with the Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and Children's Volunteer Services-Minneapolis and is the manager of the neonatal nurse practitioner group at Children's Hospital-St. Paul.
1455 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1238 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Fred C. Boethling, the superintendent of the Capital City Milling & Grain Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boethling resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick C. Boethling, a miller, and his wife, Florence M. Boethling, resided at this address. Fred Charles Boethling ( -1939) and Florence Boethling ( -1950) both died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Delores L. Vlacek.
1456 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a one story, 1287 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided bungalow, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur J. Peil, a salesman, and his wife, Ann Peil, resided at this address. Arthur Joseph Peil ( -1939) died in Ramsey County. Arthur J. Peil (1910-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wheeler, and died in Ramsey County. Ann Wheeler Peil (1874-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ryan, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Ardmore F. Vitulli and Blanche Vitulli.
1457 Portland Avenue: Built in 1914. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1275 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. Fred A. Carlson was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1930 city directory indicates that Charles J. Johnson, a laborer, and his wife, Edith E. Johnson, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2003 for $224,000. The current owner of record is Anthony F. Halder, Jr.
1463 Portland Avenue: Louis R. Frankel House; Built in 1910. The structure is a two story, 3429 square foot, 13 room, five bedroom, three bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Louis R. Frankel, a lawyer who officed at the Endicott Building, his wife, Clara P. Frankel, Warren D. Dix, an insurance supervisor, and his wife, Tulibella Dix, all resided at this address. Louis Rudolph Frankel (1875-1931/1946,) the son of Max Frankel and Josephine Newman/Neuman Frankel, was born in St. Paul, was educated in St. Paul elementary schools, graduated from the St. Paul High School in 1893, received a bachelors degree from the University of Minnesota in 1897, received a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1899, was admitted to the practice of law in 1899, was a lawyer, was in the general practice of law in St. Paul after 1899, was assistant St. Paul corporation attorney after 1903, was St. Paul city attorney, was president of the Minnesota Chapter of B'nai B'rith in 1903, married Clara Plechner at St. Paul in 1906, taught at English at Neighborhood House in West St. Paul, was recording secretary of Mount Zion Synagogue, was a Democrat, was a member of the Democratic State Central Committee, was a member of the Ramsey County Bar Association, was a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, was a member of the American Bar Association, was president of the Mount Zion Cemetery Association, was a member of the Delta Chi fraternity, was a Mason, was a member of the St. Paul Commercial Club, was a member of the St. Paul Rod & Gun Club, was a member of the Minnesota Boat Club, resided at 936 Ashland Avenue in 1907, and officed at the National German American Bank Building in 1907. In 1911, Louis R. Frankel was a delegate from St. Paul, along with A. Hirschmann and Louis H. Weil, to the 22nd Council of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, a gathering of leading laymen and rabbis from 187 American Reform Jewish congregations in 70 cities. The council discussed religious and civil problems, including immigration and potential restrictive government actions. Theodore Roosevelt addressed the council. Louis Frankel was a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School, along with his brother, Hiram Frankel, and was the first Jew to serve as city attorney in St. Paul. In contrast to the general anti-Semetic attitude during the early 20th Century of Minneapolis, the city it is located in, the University of Minnesota reportedly maintained a reputation for civility and open-mindedness within the Jewish community. Louis Frankel was a member of the Congregation of the Children of Israel and B'nai Israel. Hiram David Frankel (1882-1931) was a lawyer in St. Paul, was the city editor of the St. Paul Daily News, taught Sunday school at Mount Zion Synagogue in 1899, was the president of Mount Zion Synagogue, donated his papers to the Minnesota Historical Society, was affiliated with the St. Paul Alumni Association, the Law Alumni Association of the University of Minnesota, the Jewish Welfare Board, the Minnesota National Guard and Home Guard, the Jewish Orphan Asylum of Cleveland, an anti-socialism committee in 1918, the St. Paul Association, Osman Temple, the division of Four Minute Men of the Committee on Public Information, a citizens' committee for better schools in St. Paul (1916-1919,) and the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith, wrote the first history of the St. Paul Jewish community, and moved to Chicago. Donald P. Frankel (1917- ,) the son of Hiram David Frankel, was an aeronautical engineer trained at the University of Minnesota, graduated in 1939, was in England from 1940 and 1941, and inspected the performance of the Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk aircraft given to the Royal Air Force. In 1951, Warren D. Dix was the governor of the Minnesota-Dakotas District of Kiwanis. Louis R. Frankel ( -1946) died in Ramsey County. Warren D. Dix (1883-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Dunning, and died in Ramsey County. Tulibelle K. Dix ( -1931) and Clara P. Frankel ( -1932) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2006 for $499,900. The current owner of record is SSL Properties, Inc., of Los Gatos, California.
1466 Portland Avenue: Built in 1948. The structure is a one story, 27,286 square foot, church. Minnesota Historical Society records indicate that the Sons of Jacob (Chevrah B'nai Ya'akov) Congregation was located at this address from 1947. The 1978 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saint Paul First Ward, directory indicates that Tom Malan resided at this address. The Sons of Jacob (Chevrah B'nai Ya'akov) Congregation was incorporated in 1875. The original Sons of Jacob Synagogue was located at Tenth Street and College Avenue and a second building was constructed on the same site in 1888. Rabbi Jacob Aronsohn was the original rabbi at the Sons of Jacob synagogue and continued until 1890. Joseph B. Hurvitz was the rabbi at the Sons of Jacob synagogue from 1908. In 1946, the Sons of Jacob congregation merged with the Hebrew Seminary congregation and moved to this address. In the 1970's, the Sons of Jacob congregation affiliated with the United Synagogue of America/United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. The Sons of Jacob Synagogue sold the building at this address in 1982, began meeting at the St. Paul Jewish Center, merged with the New Consevative Congregation, also meeting at the St. Paul Jewish Center, in 1985, and moved to Mendota, Minnesota, in 1988. Moses Calmenson, his son, Cain Calmenson, and Aaron Mark were prominent Orthodox organizers of the congregation in 1873. Rabbi Jacob Aronsohn (1855- ) was born in Lithuania, was the son of Aron Bobinsky, and emigrated to St. Paul while two of his brothers emigrated to the United Kingdom. Rabbi Joseph Hurvitz was known in the St. Paul Lowertown community as "Der Roiter Rov" or the Red Rabbi. Rabbi Hurvitz led the Sons of Jacob and Adath Yeshurun congregations from the 1910's through the 1950's. Rabbi Hurvitz was a traditionalist, but consciously used both English and Yiddish in worship and congregational gatherings to help validate both languages and both cultures for immigrant congregants. Rebbetzin Rae Hurvitz was the wife of Rabbi Joseph Hurvitz. The Calmensons, scrap metal dealers who initially competed with scrap metal dealer Aaron Mark (1831- ,) a Polish emigrant, eventually partnered with the Marks and with Lewis Paper to form Paper-Calmenson
1471 Portland Avenue: Built in 1926. The structure is a two story, 3286 square foot, 15 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Oscar E. Freeman, a salesman, his wife, Rita Freeman, Reuel D. Harmon, a solicitor for West Publishing Company, and his wife, Catherine Harmon, all resided at this address. Oscar Frederick Freeman (1892-1967) had a mother with a maiden name of Paulson and died in Hennepin County. Reuel Durkee Harmon (1904-1994) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Durkee, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. Catherine Harmon (1906-1968) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tuttle, and died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 1993 for $140,000. The current owners of record are Karen L. Dingle and Eugene J. Kramer. [See note for Ruel D. Harmon for 58 Prospect Boulevard.] [See note on the West Publishing Company for 415 Summit Avenue.]
1479 Portland Avenue: Built in 1924. The structure is a two story, 7,892 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Emma P. Robinson, a teacher at the Ramsey School (Apartment #1,) Meyer Gold, a clothes cleaner with a shop at 2166 Grand Avenue, and his wife, Mary Gold (Apartment #2,) Frederick J. Le Mere, the manager of Universal Car Loading & Distributing Company, and his wife, Jessie E. Le Mere (Apartment #3,) Clara J. Simon, the principal of the Mounds Park School (Apartment #4,) and William H. Malmberg, a machinist, and his wife, Verda Malmberg (Apartment #5.) In 1972-1973, Chick Lindsay, a Freshman at Macalester College, resided at this address. Emma P. Robinson (1872-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Clark, and died in Ramsey County. Meyer Gold ( -1953) died in Hennepin County. Meyer Gold (1892-1960) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Mary Gold (1899-1985) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wasserman, and died in Hennepin County. Jessie E. Le Mere (1881-1977) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sprague, and died in Ramsey County. William H. Malmberg (1901-1984) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nelson, and died in Chisago County, Minnesota. The current owners of record are Dean E. Nelson and Rita M. Nelson, who reside in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1485 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 9,300 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Edelman, their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Purcer, and Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Talbot all resided at this address. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Emma Onofrey resided at this address in 1927. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Mrs. Emma Godfrey and Harold Carlsen, a janitor, and his wife, Estella M. Carlsen (Apartment #1,) Harry G. Talbot, a dentist who officed at the Bremer Arcade, and his wife, Eldora Talbot (Apartment #2,) Orloff W. Holden, a department manager, and his wife, Marguerite Holden (Apartment #3,) and Joseph A. Blair, general superintendent of the car department of the Great Northern RailRoad, and his wife, Mary Blair (Apartment #4.) Meyer I. Edelman ( -1953) died in Hennepin County. Emma Onofrey ( -1947) died in Ramsey County. Emma Marie Godfrey (1909-1993) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hammerlindl, and died in Ramsey County. Harold Carlsen (1888-1955) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Harry G. Talbot (1891-1986) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Crone, and died in Ramsey County. Eldora S. Talbot (1891-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Moran, and died in Ramsey County. Mary V. Blair (1893-1988) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Wojtecki, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Mitze L. Satler. [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad for 280 Maple Street.]
1491 Portland Avenue: Built in 1967. The structure is a three story, 15,594 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The current owner of record is Jeffrey J. Messerich, who resides in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. Jeffrey J. Messerich is an attorney who offices in West St. Paul, Minnesota, is a District 1 member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, and was a financial supporter of the Humane Society for Companion Animals in 2005 and of the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota in 2006.
1492 Portland Avenue: Built in 1936. The structure is a two story, 5,631 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The property was last sold in 1997 for $240,000. The current owners of record are Margaret Austin Stephenson and Rick A. Stephenson, who reside in Rochester, Minnesota. Balanced Health is located at Apartment #1 at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Theresa Kafka resided at the former nearby 1493 Portland Avenue.
1499 Portland Avenue: Built in 1919. The structure is a two story, 1743 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Byron P. Benson, an assistant cashier employed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad, resided at this address and that Kasper Christianson, a bookkeeper, boarded at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Arthur J. Magnuson, the vice president of the American Family Laundry Company, and his wife, Esther A. Magnuson, resided at this address. Esther A. Magnuson ( -1934) and Arthur J. Magnuson ( -1944) both died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2001 for $245,000. The current owners of record are David R. Cornell and Meghan L. Kell. Meghan Kell Cornell is an architect with SALA Architects, Inc. Meghan Kell Cornell received Bachelor's of Architecture degree from the University of Minnesota in 1997, is NCARB certified, and is a registered architect in Minnesota. [See note on the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha RailRoad for 472 Ohio Street.]
1500 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 8,102 square foot, multifamily apartment building. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Edwin J. Simon resided at this address in 1929. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were William A. Montgomery, proprietor of the Morrison Garment Company, and his wife, Elizabeth Montgomery (Apartment #1,) Harry C. Mills, a sales agent employed by the National Cash Register Company, and his wife, Ada M. Mills (Apartment #2,) Edwin J. Simon, an exodontist who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Belle Simon (Apartment #3,) and William F. Roulo, the president-treasurer of the Olseen Candy Company, and his wife, Fern M. Roulo, a vice president of the Olseen Candy Company (Apartment #4.) The 1939 St. Paul Academy Alumni Directory indicates that J. Ogden Holmes (1906- ,) who attended the school from 1917 until 1925, who attended the University of Minnesota and the St. Paul College of Law, who was employed by Holmes Coal Company, who was a Captain in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves in 1939, and who engaged in the hobby of the study of military science and tactics, resided at this address. J. Ogden Holmes married Jessie C. Krey in St. Paul in 1936. The Morrison Garment Company, a distributor, a retailer, and a manufacturer of nursing, security, career wear, and static dissipative labcoats, was established in 1929, began as a manufacturer of nursing uniforms, is a manufacturing division of Abigail, Inc., and as the Abigail-Morrison Garment Company is currently located at 1920 University Avenue West. In 1884, John Henry Patterson (1844-1922,) a graduate of Miami University, and his brother, Frank Jefferson Patterson (1849-1901,) founded the National Cash Register Company, the manufacturer of the first mechanical cash registers, in Dayton, Ohio. John H. Patterson was a dictatorial manager, hiring and firing personnel for apparently trivial reasons. Between 1910 and 1930, more than 15 percent of United States business executives were believed to have been former National Cash Register Company executives. In 1906, Dayton, Ohio, engineer and inventer Charles F. Kettering (1876-1958,) in his initial job after graduating from the Ohio State University, designed the first cash register powered by an electric motor for the National Cash Register Company. In 1914, the National Cash Register Company developed one of the first automated credit systems and, in 1926, became publicly owned under Frederick Beck Patterson (1892- ,) John H. Patterson's son. In 1953, the National Cash Register Company established an electronics division to continue to pursue electronic applications for business machines and, in 1957, produced the first fully transistorized business computer. In 1968, John L. Janning of the National Cash Register Company invented liquid crystal displays. In 1974, the National Cash Register Company changed its name to NCR Corporation and commercialized the first bar code scanners. In 1991, NCR acquired by AT&T, became AT&T Global Information Solutions in 1994, changed its name back to NCR Corporation in 1996, and was spun-off in 1997 as an independent, publicly-traded company. Since 1997, the company has expanded, acquiring Compris Technologies, Inc., a store automation and management software company, and Dataworks, a check-processing software company in 1997, acquiring Ceres Integrated Solutions, a CRM provider, and 4Front Technologies, a services company, in 2000, acquiring Kinetics, a travel self-service company in 2004, and acquiring Galvanon, a health care company in 2005. Dr. Edwin J. Simon (1886-1962) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Elizabeth D. Montgomery ( -1946,) Ada Mae Mills ( -1949,) and William Andrew Montgomery ( -1952) all died in Ramsey County. Harry Clifford Mills ( -1944) died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are Craig R. Miller and Robert J. Miller, who reside at 1964 Summit Avenue.
1503 Portland Avenue: Built in 1920. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1937 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Harry E. Nash, a photographic engineer, and his wife, Luffa Nash, resided at this address. Harry E. Nash ( -1944) and Luffa J. Nash ( -1954) both died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Charles H. Ohearn and Delores Ohearn.
1507 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a two story, 1560 square foot, eight room, four bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, frame house, with a detached garage. Harold Eugene Wilmot (1898- ,) a Private, was a World War I veteran who resided at this address in 1919. The 1920 city directory indicates that Joseph Ball, a salesman, boarded at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Dr. J. O. Cavanaugh and his wife, Laura Cavanaugh, resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that David C. Primrose, director of physical education for Macalester College, and his wife, Frances J. Primrose, resided at this address. Harold Eugene Wilmot graduated from the Medical School of the University of Minnesota in 1923, was a medical doctor in Litchfield, Mekker County, Minnesota, was the recipient of the Harold S. Diehl Award from the Minnesota Medical Foundation in 1979, and was the author of A Connecticut yankee comes to Minnesota and of Medical Men of Meeker County to 1900. Harold E. Wilmot (1898-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Cross, and died in Meeker County, Minnesota. David C. Primrose ( -1954) died in Dakota County, Minnesota. The property was last sold in 1993 for $89,900. The current owner of record is Karen A. Nelson. [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1508 Portland Avenue: Built in 1918. One structure is a one story, 1,150 square foot, multi-family apartment building and the other structure is a one story, 660 square foot, multi-family apartment building. In 2007, Capital Homes Inc. appealed two variance denials to the St. Paul Board of Zoning Appeals in order to split this parcel and construct a new four unit townhouse at this address. The current owner of record is Gladys Wilcox, who resides at 1315 Edgecumbe Road.
1511 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 3072 square foot, 12 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Van Dorn resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Donald K. Bacon, a physician who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, his wife, Willette B. Bacon, and W. Clifford Jones all resided at this address. The current owner of record is Libby Siegel, whose agent is located at 2161 Scheffer Avenue.
1514 Portland Avenue: New Castle Apartments; Built in 1916. The structure is a two story, 9,360 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Anton H. Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hamilton all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Margaret E. Broderick, a bookkeeper employed by the Investment Service Company, boarded at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Garrett, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. White, and Mrs. Marion White all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Robert T. Grimes, a janitor, and his wife, Susir F. Grimes (Basement Apartment,) John H. Kartack, the president of the John H. Kartack Company, a wholesaler of electrical supplies, and his wife, Mamie D. Kartack (Apartment #1,) George G. Serene and his wife, Tilla M. Serene (Apartment #2,) Lena M. Van Duzer, a teacher at the Ramsey School (Apartment #3,) and Richard A. Gratz, a representative of Bonbright & Company, and his wife, Margaret C. Gratz (Apartment #4.) In 1908, William P. Bonbright & Company had offices in Colorado Springs, New York, and London and engaged in utility company financing. In 1915, William Bonbright & Company formed a syndicate with Kissell-Kinnicutte & Company, associated with J. P. Morgan & Company, and acquired the Marlin Arms Corporation. In 1916, the William P. Bonbright Company, the Bankers' Trust Company, and the Guaranty Trust Company negotiated the largest commercial credit deal through the use of acceptances, $15 million, ever arranged to that date with the French Government. Bonbright & Company was a venerable but nearly bankrupt investment house in 1917 when it was acquired by Alfred Lee Loomis (1887-1975) and Landon K. Thorne (1888-1964) and it was revitalized by doing $1.6 billion worth of utility financing between 1924 and 1929. In 1926, Bonbright & Company Inc., an investment banking firm, was headquartered in New York City. In 1928, Bonbright & Company of New York led the effort to market public utility securities to the general public and small investors. In 1929, Bonbright & Company was the chief agent in the formation of the Commonwealth & Southern Corporation, a utilities holding company, which contested the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and with which an eventual Republican Party presidential candidate, Wendell Wilkie, was associated. William Bonbright & Company was a predecessor to Bonbright & Company Inc. William P. Bonbright was a sometimes resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was a backer of the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railway. William P. Bonbright & Company also was a London brokerage firm. William P. Bonbright was a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. George D. B. Bonbright & Company was a member of the New York Stock Exchange. George D. B. Bonbright also was a Colorado Springs, Colorado, businessman. In 1921, the New York Stock Exchange seat of the late William W. Hibbard was transferred to George D. B. Bonbright, a partner in the newly formed partnership of Hibbard, Palmer & Kitchen of Rochester, New York. George D. B. Bonbright & Company, as a result of numerous mergers, is now known as Smith Barney, Inc. Anton Erickson ( -1920) died in Hennepin County. Anton Erickson (1889-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Deigru, and died in Hennepin County. Robert T. Grimes ( -1966) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Tonkin, and died in Ramsey County. John H. Kartack ( -1942) and George G. Serene ( -1943) both died in Ramsey County. Tillie M. Serene (1879-1967) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hertzberg, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret E. Gratz (1909-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Middleton, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Gladys Wilcox, who resides at 1315 Edgecumbe Road.
1517 Portland Avenue: Saratoga Apartments; Built in 1915. The structure is a two story, 4,788 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. P. A. La Vallee, their daughters, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Mills, and Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harris all resided at this address. The 1920 city directory indicates that Carl C. Brainard, a manager employed by the St. Paul Advertising Company, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Fitzgerald and Mr. and Mrs. Israel Winer resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Steph Gillaume (Apartment #A,) Harry W. Levin and his wife, Ida Levin (Apartment #B,) Peyser E. Silverman, an inventory engineer employed by the Northern Pacific RailRoad, and his wife, Blanch Silverman (Apartment #C,) and Israel I. Winer, a real estate agent, and his wife, Gussie Winer (Apartment #D.) In 1972-1973, Joel S. Prawer, a Senior at Macalester College, resided at this address. Dr. Joel S. Prawer (1951- ,) a St. Petersburg, Florida, physician with a medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, was the doctor who initally treated Terri Schiavo when she collapsed due to an alleged potassium imbalance which caused a heart attack and loss of oxygen to her brain. When sued by Michael Schiavo, Prawer asked the Florida Department of Health to fully investigate the Schiavo matter and it declared Prawer clear of all negligence and wrongdoing in the case, but the doctor settled out of court with Michael Schiavo in 1992 at the insistence of his insurers. Paul A. La Vallee ( -1933) died in Cass County, Minnesota. Harry Levin ( -1940,) Israel Winer ( -1940,) Augusta Winer ( -1950,) and Ida Levin ( -1952) all died in Ramsey County. Harry Levin (1896-1980) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sloan, and died in Ramsey County. Peyser E. Silverman ( -1936) died in Ramsey County. Blanche Y. Silverman (1909-1989) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Rosen, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Kenneth F. Prower, who resides in Northfield, Minnesota. [See note on the Northern Pacific RailRoad.] [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1522-1524 Portland Avenue: Theodor Apartments; Built in 1922; Chicago-variant courtyard apartment building in style. The structure is a three story, 43,168 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Harold S. Munn, a janitor, and his wife, Amy Munn (Basement Apartment,) Jules J. Anderson, employed by the Minnesota Union Advocate, and his wife, Laura Anderson (Apartment #101,) Mrs. Sarah Butwin, the widow of Isadore Butwin (Apartment #102,) Martha B. Emig, associated with the Curative Workshop, and Magdalena Emig, an assistant with the Curative Workshop (Apartment #103,) William H. Birch (Apartment #104,) Harold J. Gross, a book seller (Apartment #105,) Henry C. Huot, a salesman employed by the Automatic Oil Heat Company, and his wife, Charlotte R. Huot, a language teacher (Apartment #106,) Patrick H. Birch, a salesman, and his wife, Marie I. Birch (Apartment #107,) Theo G. Austinson, a lawyer, and his wife, Minie Austinson (Apartment #108,) Irwin A. Epstein, a dentist with an office at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Nettie Epstein (Apartment #109,) Frank Abramson, a grocer, his wife, Sophie Abramson (Apartment #110,) Willard R. Ekberg, a forwarder employed by Waldorf Bindery Company, and his wife, May E. Ekberg (Apartment #111,) Daniel D. Lewis, a salesman, and his wife, Florence C. Lewis (Apartment #112,) Matilda Larson (Apartment #201,) Frederick W. Allen, a salesman, and his wife, Margaret E. Allen (Apartment #202,) Mrs. Josephine Jones, the widow of Evan Jones and an assistant department manager employed by the Golden Rule Department Store (Apartment #203,) Melvin J. Silver, a partner with Harold E. Ruttenberg in the law firm Silver & Ruttenberg and his wife, Eleanor Silver, a music teacher (Apartment #204,) Murdock A. Beaton, a concrete inspector, and his wife, Gretchen Beaton (Apartment #205,) Samuel R. Mann, owner of a hardware store located at 1566 Selby Avenue, and his wife, Elizabeth B. Mann (Apartment #206,) Reider Haugen, a stencilist employed by the Ford Motor Company, and his wife, Helen L. Haugen (Apartment #207,) Elizabeth R. Stroble, a teacher (Apartment #208,) Edgar J. Easton, the district manager for Apex-Rotary Corporation, and his wife, Ethel M. Easton (Apartment #209,) Edith Follansbee, a teacher, Beatrice E. Follansbee, a biller, and Louise M. Follansbee, a stenographer employed by the Peoples Roofing & Cornice Company (Apartment #210,) Eva F. Jones, a teacher at the Deane School (Apartment #211,) Henry U. Bigelow and his wife, Yolanda Bigelow (Apartment #212,) F. Earl Ward, a professor at Macalester College, and his wife, Ruth H. Ward (Apartment #301,) Angus R. McEachern, a bookkeeper employed by Capitol City Lime & Cement Company, and his wife, Carrie C. McEachern (Apartment #303,) Stephen/Steven M. Guilliaume, a salesman employed by the Midway Chevrolet Company, his wife, Betty Guilliaume, and Mrs. Alice E. Shively (Apartment #304,) Louis E. Wilson, a special agent for the Sun Life Assurance Company, and his wife, Mollie F. Wilson (Apartment #305,) Marie F. Combacker, a technician (Apartment #306,) Robert J. Crawford, a salesman, and his wife, Agnes Crawford (Apartment #307,) Laurie C. Johnson, a teacher at the Central High School (Apartment #308,) Clarence C. Jamar, a salesman, and his wife, Naomi Jamar (Apartment #309,) Lawrence H. Lofgren, an underwriter employed by the Aetna Life Insurance Company, and his wife, Margaret Lofgren (Apartment #311,) and Elmo F. Mattox, an accountant, and his wife, Christina D. Mattox (Apartment #312,) with Apartment #302 and Apartment #310 vacant. In 1972-1973, Lonna Reidinger, a Senior at Macalester College, Loretta Frederick, a Junior at Macalester College, Louise Fradenburg, a Junior at Macalester College, Joy Riggs (#207,) a Senior at Macalester College, Mary Chafee (#207,) a Sophomore at Macalester College, Marie Meschke (#203,) a student at Macalester College, Sarah West Reick, a Senior at Macalester College, Christopher L. McKinney, a Sophomore at Macalester College, Laura Simmons, a Junior at Macalester College, Brigid McDonough, a Senior at Macalester College, Brooks Holton, a Sophomore at Macalester College, Lois McNeil (#109,) a Junior at Macalester College, David H. Messick (#203,) a Junior at Macalester College, and Bruce Gehrke, a Senior at Macalester College, all resided at 1522 Portland Avenue. In 1972-1973, Carole Roberts (#206,) a Senior at Macalester College, Pamela Waldman, a Senior at Macalester College, Donna Barbour (#206,) a Senior at Macalester College, Karen Olson, a Sophomore at Macalester College, Laura Oatman (#308,) a Junior at Macalester College, Karrie Hanson (#308,) a Sophomore at Macalester College, John T. Church, a Junior at Macalester College, and Jill Strawbridge (#308,) a Junior at Macalester College, all resided at 1524 Portland Avenue. F. Earl Ward was the chair of the English Department at Macalester College from 1926 to 1963. There are F. Earl Ward Endowed Prizes at Macalester College, funded by students, friends and colleagues of the late professor, with cash awards to upper-class English majors. F. Earl Ward was the author of Earning Our Heritage, published in 1937, Writing Good English, with Porter G. Perrin, published in 1940, and English For Communication, published in 1949. Frank Earl Ward was the author of "Social Ideals in Freshman English" in the journal The English Journal in 1930. In 1945, Frank Earl Ward, a Macalester College professor, was the Co-ordinator of the North Central Association Study For The Improvement of Teaching in Colleges of Liberal Arts. Professor Frank Earl Ward also once taught a cross-disciplinary course in English and History with Professor Charles J. Ritchey at Macalester College. In 1897, in a back room of the Trades & Labor Assembly's hall in downtown St. Paul, printer P.J. Geraghty, hired by American Federation of Labor President Samuel Gompers as an organizer, began a newspaper called the Union Advocate. Unions were at a low ebb after the economic depression in the 1890's, after the crushing of the Pullman strike, and with the Knights of Labor and the American Railway Union fading. The St. Paul Trades & Labor Assembly, formed in 1882 by delegates from five craft unions and two Knights of Labor assemblies, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor in 1896. The weekly Union Advocate carried news of the unions affiliated with the Trades & Labor Assembly and advertisements by businesses sympathetic to labor. In 1898, the St. Paul Union Advocate became the Minnesota Union Advocate as official newspaper of both the St. Paul Trades & Labor Assembly and the Minnesota Federation of Labor. Also in 1898, the newspaper came under the ownership of Cornelius Guiney, who became a croney of St. Paul police chief John O'Connor, who provided asylum for gangsters in St. Paul so long as they committed no crimes in the city. The St. Paul Trades & Labor Assembly, under William Mahoney, purchased the Minnesota Union Advocate in 1920. Under Mahoney, the Minnesota Union Advocate added a printing company and also eventually printed the Catholic Bulletin under contract. In 1932, William Mahoney became mayor of St. Paul and resigned from the Minnesota Union Advocate, suceeded by A. F. Lockhart. In 1956, A. F. Lockhart retired and was replaced by Earl Almquist, a veteran St. Paul Dispatchreporter. Earl Almquist retired in 1967 and was initially replaced by Fred Sweet, another veteran journalist, and in 1971, by Gordon Spielman of the Textile Workers Organizing Committee and the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union. In 1983, Spielman retired and Drew Mendelson became the editor of the Minnesota Union Advocate, followed briefly by Jim Smoger and, in 1986, by Barb Kucera. In 1988, the printing company failed and the Minnesota Union Advocate was published less frequently. In 2000, Barb Kucera was suceeded by the current editor, Michael Moore of the Minnesota Newspaper Guild Typographical Union/CWA Local 37002. In 1879, Cornelius Guiney, a printer employed by West Publishing Company, boarded at the corner of Fifth Street and Rosabel Street. Cornelius Guiney (1858- ) was born at Minnehaha Falls, Minnesota, the son of Cornelius Guiney ( -1887) and Ellen Guiney ( -1897,) attended public schools in Mendota, Minnesota, was employed in 1874 by Ignatius Donnelly's Anti-Monopolist, was employed by West Publishing Company from 1877 until 1883, was employed as a journeyman printer by the St. Paul Dispatch from 1883 until 1895, purchased the Minnesota Union Advocate in 1898, was a member of the St. Paul Typographical Union, Local 30, was a delegate to the International Typographical Union convention in 1890, was a longtime delegate to the St. Paul Trades & Labor Assembly, was a delegate to the meeting founding the Minnesota Federation of Labor, was a member of the Order of Junior Pioneers, was a Roman Catholic, was unmarried, was an angler and a baseball fan, and resided at 283 North St. Albans Street in 1912. The Curative Workshop was a physical therapy rehabilitation service that was still functioning in 1953. Currently, the Minneapolis Curative Workshop is a nursery school providing medical and psychological evaluations, special education, psychological, and occupational therapy, speech education, and parent counseling for educable retarded and physically handicapped children, ages 2 and 3, with limited services offered to children of more severe retardation. Lonna Reidinger is a Student Support Services Associate with the Registrar's Office at the University of Minnesota. Loretta M. Frederick serves as legal counsel for the Criminal Justice Center of the Battered Women's Justice Project, is the author of Effective Advocacy on Behalf of Battered Women, published by the Battered Women's Justice Project, a program of Minnesota Program Development, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota, has served in association with the Domestic Abuse Intervention Project of Duluth, Minnesota, as a consultant for the U.S. Marine Corps on the development of its Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence, served for ten years on the Battered Women's Advisory Committee to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, serves on the Minnesota Supreme Court's Gender Fairness in the Courts Implementation Committee, was a recipient of the Macalester College Distinguished Citizen Citation award in 1991, was the recipient of Minnesota Women Lawyers' Myra Bradwell Award in 1994, was the recipient of Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights' Annual Human Rights Award in 1998, and was the recipient of an Anne Bancroft Foundation award in 2000. Louise Olga Aranye Fradenburg received her doctorate from the University of Virginia in 1982, has been a professor of English, Comparative Literature, and Women's Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, since 1990, and is the author of City, Marriage, Tournament: Arts of Rule in Late Medieval Scotland in 1991 and of Sacrifice Your Love: Psychoanalysis, Historicism, Chaucer published in Minneapolis by the University of Minnesota Press in 2002. Louise Fradenburg, with Carla Freccero, edited Premodern Sexualities in Europe, published in New York by Routledge in 1996. Brigid McDonough received a bachelors degree from Macalester College, a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law, and a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University School of Law, is a director and shareholder in the law firm of Briggs & Morgan, Professional Association, and concentrates in federal corporate, partnership, and business income taxation. Bruce Gehrke is a former banker and small business owner and is a vice president and loan officer with the Saint Paul Port Authority. Laura A. Oatman, M. S., is a Research Scientist 3 with the Minnesota Department of Health who was the Supervisor in the Indoor Air and Lead Unit in 1999 and who was in the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division, Chronic Disease and Environmental Epidemiology Section in 2004. Jill E. Strawbridge received a bachelors degree in Urban Geography and Political Science from Macalester College in 1974, a masters degree in Urban Planning from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design in 1976, and a law degree from the Columbia University School of Law in 1987 and is a lawyer with the Greenberg Traurig law firm in New York. In 2005, Jill Strawbridge Bello was of counsel in real estate law with Dorsey & Whitney LLP, resided in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was an Elder Assistant at the First Presbyterian Church of Engelwood, New Jersey. Evan F. Jones ( -1918,) Matilda Larson ( -1934,) Samuel Mann ( -1934,) Sarah Butwin ( -1935,) Daniel David Lewis ( -1935,) Fred W. Allen ( -1941,) Henri C. Huot ( -1947,) and Patrick H. Birch ( -1948) all died in Ramsey County. Martha Rosilin Emig ( -1948) died in Cass County, Minnesota. William Henry Birch (1872-1956) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Caly, and died in Hennepin County. Theodore Austinson (1881-1958) died in Mower County, Minnesota. Theodore Austinson (1892-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Guro, and died in Polk County, Minnesota. Minnie J. Austinson (1892-1972) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Steile, and died in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Mae E. Ekberg (1902-1976) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Irwin A. Epstein (1900-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Goldberg, and died in Ramsey County. Nettie G. Epstein (1900-1991) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Grauwig, and died in Ramsey County. Frank Abramson ( -1941) died in Itasca County, Minnesota. Frank Abramson (1860-1955) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Murray County, Minnesota. Sophie Abramson (1875-1956) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Margaret E. Allen (1879-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mentzer, and died in Hennepin County. Reidar B. Haugen (1904-1985) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Neilsen, and died in Ramsey County. Helen Louise Haugen (1901-1985) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Herms, and died in Hennepin County. Josephine E. Jones (1885-1970) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Gatlin, and died in Ramsey County. Melvin Jacob Silver (1903-1999) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Silverstein, and died in Ramsey County. Cornelius Guiney ( -1936,) Elizabeth Eleanor Stroble ( -1937,) and Eva F. Jones ( -1953) all died in Hennepin County. Henry U. Bigelow (1901-1989) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Upham, and died in Washington County, Minnesota. Yolande Anderson Bigelow (1908-1988) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nelson, and died in Washington County, Minnesota. Frank E. Ward (1889-1959) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Moore, and died in Hennepin County. Ruth Grace Ward (1892-1977) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Hennepin County. Angus John McEachern (1905-1974) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Varner, and died in Hennepin County. Alice E. Shively (1885-1971) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Johnson, and died in Ramsey County. Louis E. Wilson (1885-1961) was born in Minnesota and died in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Mollie Fern Wilson (1889-1980) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Baldwin, and died in Hennepin County. Laurie C. Johnson (1900-1977) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Jarvenpaa, and died in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Clarence C. Jamar (1892-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sheire, and died in Ramsey County. Naomi D. Jamar (1890-1973) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Manning, and died in Ramsey County. Lawrence Hunter Lofgren (1901-1983) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Irwin, and died in Hennepin County. Margaret Harriet Lofgren (1895-1976) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sundstrom, and died in Ramsey County. Christina D. Mattox (1901-1981) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Demasters, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is JCT I Limited Partnership and JCT II Limited Partnership, located at Lakeville, Minnesota. The 1918 city directory indicates that Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Roland and Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Osborne all resided at the former nearby 1523 Portland Avenue. Benjamin H. Daggett was a World War I veteran who resided at the former nearby 1523 Portland Avenue in 1919. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. F. McTigue and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Hamer resided at the former nearby 1523 Portland Avenue. The 1930 city directory indicates that Herbert F. Harmer, a clerk employed by the Great Northern RailRoad, and his wife, Mabel D. Harmer, resided at the former nearby 1523 Portland Avenue. Emery Louis Roland (1909-1978) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Zillgitt, and died in Hennepin County. Herbert F. Harmer ( -1951) and Mabel D. Harmer ( -1951) both died in Ramsey County. [See note on the Ford Motor Company for 334 St. Clair Avenue.] [See note on the William Mitchell College of Law for 875 Summit Avenue.] [See the note for the Golden Rule Department Store for 657 East Fourth Street.] [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.] [See note on St. Paul Police Chief John O'Connor and the "O'Connor system" for 695 East Fourth Street.] [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad.]
1531 Portland Avenue: Built in 1937. The structure is a two story, 4,908 square foot, multi-family apartment building. The property was last sold in 1995 for $140,000. The current owner of record is Finnegan Properties Ltd., located in Minneapolis. Finnegan Properties LLC, established in 2001, engages in the real estate agent/manager business. Steven Finnegan is the Chief Executive Officer of Finnegan Properties LLC, which employs four persons.
1536 Portland Avenue: Built in 1917. The structure is a two story, 2111 square foot, eight room, five bedroom, two bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1920 city directory indicates that Samuel C. Ansorge, the treasurer of P. R. L. Hardenbergh, resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Marx resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frederick S. Johns, the secretary-treasurer of Town Talk Sandwich Shops, Inc., and his wife, Louise A. Johns, resided at this address. A Town Talk Sandwich Shop was located at the former 418 Wabasha Street in the 1930's. Bernard Marx ( -1940) died in Ramsey County. Frederick Johns (1886-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Gross, and died in Winona County, Minnesota. The current owner of record is Volunteers of America in Minnesota, located in Minneapolis.
1539 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 2600 square foot, 11 room, seven bedroom, three bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that F. O. Osborne and Dr. and Mrs. Khalil Arouni all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Frank O. Osborne resided at this address. In 1972-1973, Elliot Rieser, a Freshman at Macalester College, resided at this address. Frank O. Osborne, the son of John A. Osborne and Rachel G. Hamilton Osborne and the grandson of John Hamilton and Elizabeth McNutt Hamilton, was a member of the Minnesota Society of the Sons of the American Revolution by virtue of great grandfather Alexander McNutt, a Private in the Virginia Troops during the Revolutionary War. Khalil Arouni ( -1951) died in Ramsey County. Frank Osborne ( -1938) died in Hennepin County. The current owners of record are Felicia Roberts and Stanley Roberts.
1542 Portland Avenue: Built in 1992. The structure is a one story, 2188 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John D. Ross resided at this address. John Dallas Ross ( -1948) died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1992 for $23,500. The current owner of record is Alan L. Block.
1543 Portland Avenue: Built in 1922. The structure is a two story, 1720 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. The current owners of record are Alan R. Hopeman, Jr., and Martha E. Hopeman. Alan R. Hopeman, Jr., formerly was a member of the Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives, is currently the Executive Director of Finance & Business for Wayzata Public Schools, and was Project Director of a wind turbine project for the school district that was funded by the Xcel Energy.
1544 Portland Avenue: Built in 1996. The structure is a two story, 2146 square foot, six room, three bedroom, three bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 1996 for $200,388. The current owners of record are Harold A. Rosefelt and Nina Rosefelt.
1546 Portland Avenue: Built in 1996. The structure is a two story, 2146 square foot, seven room, four bedroom, three bathroom, one half-bathroom, aluminum/vinyl-sided house, with a detached garage. The property was last sold in 2002 for $315,000. The current owners of record are Monica E. Marx and Timothy E. Marx. Timothy E. Marx was been the Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency after 2003. Timothy E. Marx received an undergraduate degree from St. John's University, a masters degree from the University of Minnesota, and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, was an attorney and deputy mayor/chief of staff for the city of Saint Paul from 1994-1998, was an attorney at Briggs and Morgan for 12 years, and is a member of the board of directors of the Park Midway Bank.
1549 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a one story, 1207 square foot, five room, two bedroom, one bathroom, stucco bungalow, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Augusta A. Klammer, a clerk employed by the Railway Mail Service, and his wife, Mabel W. Klammer, resided at this address. Augustus Klammer (1867-1955) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schimmelpfennig, and died in Ramsey County. Adolph Albert Klammer (1876-1957) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Zumberg, and died in McLeod County, Minnesota. Mabel Ellen Klammer (1873-1960) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Meachem, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Kathryn C. Kratz. Kathryn C. Kratz is a lawyer who also offices at this address. Kathryn C. Kratz is a 1973 alumna of Wayne State College, Wayne, Nebraska. Kathryn C. Kratz is the contact person for the North Country United Dog Club, which sponsors agility and conformation dog events. [See note on Railway Mail Service for 360 Maria Avenue.]
1552 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a two story, 2894 square foot, 12 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that John E. Blomquist, associated with John E. Blomquist Company, and his wife, Dela C. Blomquist, and William C. Blaine, the proprietor of an electrical supplies business located at 81 East Third Street, and his wife, Nettie C. Blaine, resided at this address. In 1972-1973, Janet Fradenburg, a Junior at Macalester College, resided at this address. John Blomquist (1850- ) was born in Sweden, was educated in Swedish public schools, learned the stone cutter and masons trade, worked as a stone cutter in Sweden from 1872 until 1880, moved to St. Paul in 1881, continued his education in St. Paul night schools, worked as a stone contractor in St. Paul from 1881 until 1896, was employed by the St. Paul street department from 1896 until 1898, was a St. Paul alderman from the First Ward from 1898 until 1900, then was engaged in the fire insurance business with the firm of Carlson & Blomquist after 1904, was a member of the St. Paul Charter Commission, was a member of the board of trustees of the Scandanavian Savings Bank, was a member of the Svenska Broder/Swedish Brothers/Swedish Brethren Society, was a member of the Arlington Camp of the Modern Woodsmen of America, and was a member of the East St. Paul Commercial Club. Janet Fradenburg, MA, MFT, has a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Macalester College and a master's degree in psychology from Sonoma State University in Sonoma County, California, has been a licensed marriage & family therapist since 1979, has a private practice in Kona, Hawaii, works for Catholic Charities Hawaii as the provider of the West Hawaii Juvenile Sexual Offender Treatment Program, works at the Kawaihae Transitional Housing Program, and is currently associated with Hawaii Employee Assistance Services. John E. Blomquist (1894-1975) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. William C. Blaine (1898-1985) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Nettie C. Blaine (1897-1992) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lies, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 1998 for $154,000. The current owners of record are Cynthia Marie Horsman and Gregory M. Pening.
1553 Portland Avenue: Built in 1925. The structure is a two story, 1808 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, two bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Clement Woolson, an osteopath who officed at the Bremer Arcade, and his wife, Nagene Woolson, resided at this address. The property was last sold in 2002 for $230,000. The current owner of record is Wesley Ellenwood. Wesley Ellenwood was a professor in the Communication Studies Department at the University of St. Thomas in 2005 and was a professor at Augsburg College in 2006. Wesley Ellenwood is the president of Business Theater Productions, a three-person company that delivers slick multimedia presentations for Minnesota corporate giants. Ellenwood previously worked for West Publishing Company's multimedia department. Wesley Ellenwood was appointed the personal representative of the estate of Jereine Newcomer Ellenwood in 2008. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Olson resided at the former nearby 1555 Portland Avenue. [See note on the West Publishing Company for 415 Summit Avenue.]
1559 Portland Avenue: Built in 1915. The structure is a two story, 1888 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, one bathroom, stucco house, with a detached one car garage. The 1930 city directory indicates that Paul L. Heck, associated with Mitsch & Heck, a builder of automobile body, top, and seat covers, and his wife, Theresa L. Heck, resided at this address. Paul L. Heck (1896-1986) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Mitch, and died in Ramsey County. Theresa L. Heck (1897-1989) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bovy, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Margaret M. Lindorfer.
1560 Portland Avenue: Built in 1935. The structure is a one story, 3311 square foot, 16 room, eight bedroom, two bathroom, two half-bathroom, brick bungalow, with a detached garage. The current owner of record is Gregory M. Penning, who resides at 1552 Portland Avenue.
1563 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a 1 1/2 story, 1560 square foot, seven room, three bedroom, one bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hertz resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Abraham I. Levin, an attorney who officed at the Globe Building, and his wife, Rae C. Levin, resided at this address. Abraham I. Levin was a policy debater for St. Paul Humboldt High School in 1911 and 1912, represented District 4, with Humboldt High School teammates, Arthur Hawkins and Virgil Peters, at the 1911 State Policy Debate Tournament, finishing second to the Two Harbors High School, the representative of District 8, represented District 4, with Humboldt High School teammates, Homer Pfeiffer and Henry Madsen, at the 1912 State Policy Debate Tournament, finishing second to the Crookston High School, the representative of District 9, was a member of the Hamline University baseball team in 1916, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1917, was a U. S. Armed Forces veteran from World War I, resided at 225 Chicago Avenue in 1919, and was a member of the Mount Zion Synagogue. Abraham I. Levin (1892-1964) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Katz, and died in Hennepin County. Rae Cook Levin (1896-1988) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Krukinsky, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Jack D. Nelson and Theresa M. Nelson.
1572 Portland Avenue: Portland Apartments; Built in 1921. The structure is a two story, 12,096 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Geiser, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mann all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Michael S. Karpowich, a cutter employed by McKibbin, Driscoll & Dorsey, a hat, cap, and glove manufacturer, and his wife, Mary Karpowich, Harry D. Woolman, a salesman, and his wife, Violet C. Woolman (Apartment #1,) Mrs. Maria Chapman, the widow of Albert W. Chapman (Apartment #2,) Mrs. Margaret Hogan, the widow of Thomas K. Hogan, and Ervin H. Moger (Apartment #3,) Sydney S. King, an assistant department manager of the Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company, and his wife, Elinore King (Apartment #5,) Mrs. Marion E. Grogan, a telephone operator employed by the Joy Brothers Motor Car Company, and Lillian F. Grogan, a stenographer (Apartment #6,) Forrest R. Jackson, the office manager employed by A. M. Ramer Company, and his wife, Veronica M. Jackson (Apartment #7,) Mrs. Lillian M. Bergh, the widow of Henry H. Bergh (Apartment #8,) Lacey L. Harmon, a watchmaker at the Bremer Arcade, and his wife, Nina E. Harmon (Apartment #9,) Mrs. Bertha Paulson, the widow of Hans Paulson and a saleswoman employed by Husch Brothers (Apartment #10,) Mrs. Edna Farrington, a stenographer employed by the State Game & Fish Department (Apartment #11,) and Mrs. Elizabeth Dempsey, the widow of John E. Dempsey (Apartment #12,) with Apartment #4 vacant. Mary A. Casey, a stenographer for the Great Northern RailRoad, also resided at this address according to the 1930 city directory. In 1972-1973, Cathy Cella, a Senior at Macalester College, Phil Sellen (#3,) a Sophomore at Macalester College, Perky Miller (#7,) a Sophomore at Macalester College, Karen Slater (#8,) a Sophomore at Macalester College, Doug Lewis, a Senior at Macalester College, and Ellen Elias, a Sophomore at Macalester College, all resided at this address. Michael S. Karpowich (1894-1976) was born outside of Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Harry D. Woolman (1896-1958) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Downs, and died in Hennepin County. Violet P. Woolman (1902-1985) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Sparrow, and died in Hennepin County. Hans Paulson ( -1927,) Hans Peter Paulson ( -1926,) Bertha Paulson ( -1931,) Margaret Hogan ( -1932,) Lacey L. Harmon ( -1951,) Forrest R. Jackson ( -1951,) and Margaret Hogan ( -1953) all died in Ramsey County. Margaret E. Hogan (1903-1996) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ripp, and died in Ramsey County. Margaret O. Hogan (1870-1963) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Fitzmartin, and died in Ramsey County. Marion E. Grogan (1898-1965) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Hames, and died in Scott County, Minnesota. Lillian M. Bergh (1877-1975) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Ladehof, and died in Hennepin County. Elizabeth M. Dempsey (1884-1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kimpel, and died in Sibley County, Minnesota. Veronica Jackson (1895-1977) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Noga, and died in Ramsey County. The current owner of record is Malland Properties LP, located in West St. Paul, Minnesota. [See note on Farwell, Ozmun, Kirk & Company for 406 Maple Street.] [See note on Joy Brothers Motors for 277 Goodrich Avenue.] [See note on the McKibbin, Driscoll & Dorsey Inc. for 136 Western Avenue North.] < a href="https://www.angelfire.com/mn/thursdaynighthikes/minnrrs.html"> [See note on the Great Northern RailRoad.] [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1576 Portland Avenue: Built in 1921; Chicago-variant open courtyard apartment building in style. The structure is a two story, 12,096 square foot, multifamily apartment building. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mrs. Katherine B. Johnson and Miss Emily H. Pope resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that an occupant of the apartment building located at this address was Moran Confectionery and that the residents of the apartment building located at this address were Abbie B. Sorlien, a telephone operator employed by the Cities Service Oil Company (Apartment #2,) Walter A. Mickelson, a mechanic employed by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, and his wife, Clara Mickelson (Apartment #3,) Rose Fischer, a clerk employed by Larson & Thronson (Apartment #4,) M. Lillian Lilygren, a clerk employed by the U. S. Prohibition Department (Apartment #5,) Joseph D. Seigler, a chauffeur, and his wife, Hattie Seigler (Apartment #6,) Thomas M. Strickler, an aviator, and his wife, Maud Strickler (Apartment #8,) Fritz Fruvog, a cook, and his wife, Evelyn Fruvog (Apartment #9,) Jean L. Chedister, a clerk (Apartment #10,) Henry R. Bruesch, superintendent of Midway Chevrolet Company, and his wife, Mercedes Bruesch (Apartment #11,) Delores S. Hyde, a stenographer (Apartment #12,) and Mrs. Elizabeth Dempsey, the widow of John E. Dempsey (Apartment #14,) with Apartment #1 and Apartment #7 vacant. The 1978 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Saint Paul First Ward, directory indicates that Raquel Theresa Gutierrez resided at this address. When the U. S. Congress decided to tax liquor, shortly after the Revolution, it employed agents to collect the revenue. Taxes and revenue collection was applied later to tobacco. After the establishment in the 1860's of the Internal Revenue Service to enforce the recently enacted income tax laws, a division was created specifically dealing with alcohol and tobacco and the government regulation of these industries under the Treasury Department. With the passage of the Volstead Act in 1919 and the advent of Prohibition, the Prohibition Department was created. John F. Kramer of Mansfield, Ohio, was the first Commissioner of the department in 1920, but retired in 1921. Initially, Prohibition Department units were established in Albany, New York (Northeastern,) New York, N.Y. (New York,) Richmond, Virginia (Southern,) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Eastern,) Atlanta, Georgia (Gulf,) Chicago (Central,) Omaha, Nebraska (Northwestern,) Little Rock, Arkansas (Southwestern,) and San Francisco, California (Pacific,) each with a Federal Supervising Prohibition Agent in charge of the district. In 1920, Major A. V. Dalrymple was the federal prohibition enforcement chief for six Midwest states, including Michigan and Illinois. Roy Haynes was Prohibition Commissioner in 1923. Between 1920 and 1926, an estimated 10,000 prohibition workers were employed in the Prohibition Department. Between 1920 and 1929, the annual appropriation to the Prohibition Department was between $13 and $15 million. James Maurice Doran was the Prohibition Commissioner in 1929. Despite Prohibition, the number of Americans arrested for public drunkeness from 34,175 in 1921 to 66,878 in 1929. Prohibition did eliminate 170,000 saloons and apparently did reduce the number of hospital admissions for alcoholic psychosis, from 14.6 per 100,000 in 1910, to 6.4 in 1922, and to 7.7 in 1929 in Massachusetts state mental hospitals and from 11.5 per 100,000 in 1910, to 3.0 in 1920, rising again to 6.5 in 1931 in New York. In 1933, when the Prohibition Amendment was repealed, E. C. Yellowley was the head of the Prohibition Department in Chicago. Following the passage of the National Fireams Act in 1934, enforcement of these laws was taken over by the Prohibition Department, combining elements of both the Justice Department and the Treasury Department. Elliot Ness was a Treasury agent in the Prohibition Department. Following the repeal of Prohibition, the division of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the Treasury Department collected liquor tax revenue and enforcing the Federal tax laws, mainly against moonshiners and against illegal alcohol production by organized crime. With the Gun Control Act of 1968, a separate Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms was established in the Treasury Department, but its focus shifted to firearms, explosives and arson violations and away from moonshiners. After 9/11/2001, the Agency was renamed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and was moved from Treasury to the Department of Justice. About 2500 ATF special agents are responsible for the enforcement of federal firearms, explosives, arson, alcohol, and tobacco laws. Rose C. Fischer (1892-1968) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Pashak, and died in Ramsey County. Clara Mickelson (1891-1995) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Bakkene, and died in Hennepin County. M. Lillian Lilygren (1883-1976) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Lind, and died in Ramsey County. Fritjof J. "John" Fruvog (1905-1964) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Thompson, and died in Ramsey County. Henry R. Bruesch (1901-1973) was born in Minnesota and died in Wright County, Minnesota. Mercedes L. Bruesch (1903-1990) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Leary, and died in Anoka County, Minnesota. Elizabeth M. Dempsey (1884-1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kimpel, and died in Sibley County, Minnesota. John E. Dempsey ( -1932) died in Hennepin County. Mrs. Joe Hatti Seigler ( -1931) died in Ramsey County. Fritjof J. "John" Fruvog (1905-1964) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Thompson, and died in Ramsey County. Elizabeth M. Dempsey (1884-1975) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Kimpel, and died in Sibley County, Minnesota. The current owner of record is Roland H. Johnson, located at 1823 Portland Avenue. < a href="https://www.angelfire.com/mn/thursdaynighthikes/minnrrs.html"> [See note on the Twin City Rapid Transit Company.]
1583 Portland Avenue: Built in 1915. The structure is a two story, 2748 square foot, 11 room, six bedroom, two bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Oleson resided at this address. Harold F. Oleson (1896- ,) a Private, 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 (#20017) indicate that Harold F. Oleson (1896- ,) a 1918 draftee and a Private in Student Army Training Corps at the Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, who was born in St. Paul, had blue eyes, light hair, and a light complexion, was 5' 6" tall, was unemployed at induction, was a clerk employed by the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company after the completion of service, and was unmarried, resided with his father, O. F. Oleson, at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Miller resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Dabney G. Miller resided at this address. In 1972-1973, Carol Powers, a Senior at Macalester College, Susan Strand, a Senior at Macalester College, Kate Raabe, a Senior at Macalester College, and Helen Gogal, a Senior at Macalester College, all resided at this address. Dabney G. Miller (1883- ) was a first lieutenant in the 337th Field Artillery and fought in France during 1918 during World War I. Tuley C. Miller was DabneyG. Miller's wife. Harold F. Oleson (1896-1971) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Schnaith, and died in Hennepin County. The current owner of record is Ella M. Chahla. [See note on the St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company for 297 Bates Avenue.] [See note for the fifth entry after the entry for 1605 Summit Avenue for information on Macalester College.]
1589 Portland Avenue: Built in 1913. The structure is a two story, 2799 square foot, 11 room, four bedroom, one bathroom, two half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. Oakland Cemetery Association records indicate that Mona Hinrich resided at this address in 1916. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gall and Mrs. Valentine Hinrichs all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stevens, their daughters, and Dr. M. R. Stevens all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Emery C. Stevens and his wife, Mary Stevens, resided at this address. The 1964 St. Paul Academy Alumni Directory indicates that William G. Graves, Jr., a member of the Class of 1933, and William G. Graves III, a member of the Class of 1959, both resided at this address. William Grant Graves (1885- ,) the son of William Fletcher Graves and Belle Hitchcock Graves, graduated from the St. Paul Central High School, graduated from Harvard University in 1906, graduated from the Harvard University Law School in 1909, married Gertrude Lindeke Schurmeier in St. Paul in 1913, was a lawyer officing at the Capital Bank Building, was the secretary of the University Club of St. Paul, was the secretary of the Harvard Club of Minnesota, was a member of the White Bear, Minnesota, Yacht Club, was a member of the board of directors of the St. Paul United Charities, and resided at 547 Grand Avenue in 1915. William Grant Graves and Gertrude Lindeke Schurmeier Graves were the parents of William Grant Graves, Jr. (1914- .) The property was last sold in 1992 for $185,000. The current owners of record are Andrea K. George and Harvey D. Schmitz. [See note on the University Club for 420 Summit Avenue.] [See note on the White Bear Yacht Club for 18 Kenwood Parkway.]
1590 Portland Avenue: Built in 1910. The structure is a two story, 2435 square foot, eight room, three bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, stucco house, with a detached garage. The 1914 and 1918 city directories indicate that Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hall resided at this address. The records of the 1919-1920 Minnesota World War I Soldier's Bonus Board (#10152) indicate that E. S. Doran, the uncle of World War I veteran Clarence E. Hall, resided at this address in 1920. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hall resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Daniel I. York, a partner with Rosser J. Willis in the York-Willis Agency, agents for the Zurich Insurance Company, his wife, Marjorie York, George F. Dix, clerk of St. Paul Municipal Court, and his wife, Ella Dix, resided at this address. Zurich Financial Services, founded as the Zurich Insurance Company in 1872 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network and a focus on North America and Europe. Through offices in more than 50 countries, 62,000 Zurich employees deal with clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider. Albert R. Hall ( -1927) died in Ramsey County. A. R. Hall (1888-1958) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Clarence E. Hall (1895-1983) was born in Minnesota and died in Ramsey County. Daniel I. York (1887-1967) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Nudd, and died in Ramsey County. Edmund S. Doran ( -1934) and George F. Dix ( -1950) both died in Ramsey County. Ella A. Dix (1863-1957) was born outside of Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Maxwell, and died in Ramsey County. The property was last sold in 2002 for $410,000. The current owners of record are Antonio L. Jhocson, Jr., and Cara S. Walz. Dr. Antonio Jhocson, M.D., is an internal medicine physician with HealthPartners. Dr. Tony L. Jhocson, Jr., has a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health in 1995, completed an internship in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 1998, completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 1998, and is a faculty member in the University of Minnesota Medical School Residency Program at Regions Hospital. Cara S. Walz, M.D. practices as a Nephrologist in Minneapolis. Cara Walz and Tony Jhocson were financial supporters of Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, in 2006.
1593 Portland Avenue: Built in 1916. The structure is a two story, 2362 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, one bathroom, brick house, with a detached garage. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Perry resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Clarence G. Perry, a physician who officed at 350 St. Peter Street, and his wife, Maude Perry, resided at this address. Maude Gould Perry (1887-1970) was born in Minnesota, had a mother with a maiden name of Connelly, and died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Patricia A. Shea and William C. Shea.
1594 Portland Avenue: Built in 1912. The structure is a two story, 1890 square foot, six room, three bedroom, one bathroom, asbestos-sided house, with a detached garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gerber and their daughter all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gerber and their daughters all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert H. Gerber, the vice-president of Mounds Park State Bank, and his wife, Louisa Gerber, resided at this address. Albert H. Gerber ( -1938) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are Thomas C. Henly and Victoria R. Bolton.
1599 Portland Avenue: Built in 1915. The structure is a two story, 2936 square foot, nine room, five bedroom, two bathroom, one half-bathroom, brick house, with a detached one car garage. The 1918 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Alb Wunderlich and Miss Mary Makeever all resided at this address. The 1924 city directory indicates that Mr. and Mrs. Ab. Wunderlich, J. M. Wunderlich, and Miss Mary Mackeever all resided at this address. The 1930 city directory indicates that Albert Wunderlich, the president-treasurer of the Security Mercantile Agency, and his wife, Austia Wunderlich, resided at this address. Austia Wunderlich ( -1937) died in Ramsey County. The current owners of record are the trustees for Dolores Berquist and Richard Berquist.
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