1494 West Minnehaha Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Chirstine Newman
Address:	1494 W. Minnehaha 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:	1906
Primary Style:	Victorian
Major Alterations:	Intact
Historic Function:	House/single dwelling or duplex
Current Function:	House/single dwelling or duplex
Builder:	Axel Newman
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Wood
Material of Roof:	Asphalt Shingles
Material of Foundation:	Limestone
Building Permit Number:	46885
First Owner:	Christine Newman
Notes:	Classical revival ornamentation. Rectangular wide 1/1 windows. Wide overhanging eaves with modillions underneath. Pedimented flared gabled dormer on third floor front facade. Pedimented porch with concrete piers and 3/1 fenestration. Round medallion in porch tympanum with date of 1894.

The original owner of the house, which was built for $3,000, was Christine Newman. It is believed that she was the wife of Axel Newman, a St. Paul contractor and carpenter who lived at this address. It is uncertain why the pediment has an 1894 date when the permit indicates 1906. A large building with Classical Revival ornamentation and a strong symmetrical design.

Contents 1 Memories and stories 2 Photo Gallery 3 Related Links 4 Notes

Memories and stories

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes