901 N. Aldine Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 901 Aldine Avenue N |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: | Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1913 |
| Primary Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Additions: | New siding and shingles, new windows, porch altered |
| Major Alterations: | Alterations more apparent than original |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Shingle |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| Building Permit Number: | 60526 |
| First Owner: | Mildred G. West |
(44.9676374° N, 93.172163° WLatitude: 44°58′3.495″N
Longitude: 93°10′19.787″W)
The information provided here is from the 1983 Ramsey County Historical Society and Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Sites Survey:
Date of site visit 1/27/1982 Fieldworker: M. Michaud
The fenestration is "6/6 rectangular double hung," with a "gambrel" roof style. The building has "one central pressed brick" chimney and is built with a "wood frame."
Significant details: "Fan window at attic level in main facade. Door flanked by sidelights. There are two bay windows on the south side, both with shed roofs. Porch has plain wooden columns and a shed roof."
Legal description: "Lot 5, Block 4, Young's Addition"
Historical background: "The building permit lists Mildred G. West as the original owner of the house. The house was built for an estimated $2,200. The city directory does not list Mildred G. West, but does list William H. West, a carpenter, living at this address."
Level of significance: "Local"
Statement of significance: "This house is one of the oldest buildings in the immediate area. It has been altered by the addition of new "rustic" sidings and shingles."
Sources of information: "1914 Polk's St. Paul City Directory"Contents |
