Charles M. Drew Residence, 1523 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Charles M. Drew Residence | |
| Address: | 1523 Hewitt Avenue W |
| 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: | 1945 |
| Primary Style: | Gothic Revival |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | College/university |
| Historic Function: | Dormitory |
| Other Historic Function: | Dormitory |
| Current Function: | College/university |
| Current Function: | Dormitory |
| Other Current Function: | Dormitory |
| Builder: | Aderson-Sweitzer |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Building Permit Number: | 127166 |
| Part of the Site: | Hamline University |
(44.9664626° N, 93.1648736° WLatitude: 44°57′59.265″N
Longitude: 93°9′53.545″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 3/1/1982 by Fieldworker: R. Younger
Significant details: "Brick building with stone or concrete trim at base. Ornate projecting entrance bay has segmental arched entrance, two story segmental arched panel enframing windows at 2nd and 3rd stroies, and projecting parapet wall/balustrade at top."
Additions and alterations: "New windows"
Historical background: "Charles M. Drew Residence was constructed for an estimated $275,000. It was named for businessman Charles. M Drew, who was a major benefactor to Hamline University and financed this dormitory and the Drew Hall of Science.
Statement of significance: "An interesting period revival dormitory."Contents |
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