Sorin Hall, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
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| Address: | 1498 Englewood Avenue |
| 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: | 1958 |
| Primary Style: | International |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Part of the Site: | Hamline University |
(44.964093° N, 93.1636693° WLatitude: 44°57′50.735″N
Longitude: 93°9′49.209″W)
The information provided here is from the 1983 Ramsey County Historical Society http://www.rchs.com and Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Sites Survey:
Date of site visit 3/1/1982 by Fieldworker: R. Younger
Significant details: "Box-like dormitory building with first floor faced with stone, upper floors faces with brick. Widely spaced windows. Double door entrances on north and south facades."
Significant site and landscape features: "Open cement block wall surrounding small front parking lot."
Additional comments: "This building also houses one of Hamline University's two cafeterias. It is located on the north side of the first floor."
Historical background: "Sorin Hall was named for Elizabeth and Emily Sorin. These sisters were early graduates of Hamline University. The graduated in 1859."
Statement of significance: "An uninspired dormitory building."Contents |
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