Drew Hall of Science, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1536 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: | 1960 |
| Primary Style: | International |
| Historic Function: | College/university |
| Current Function: | College/university |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Part of the Site: | Hamline University |
(44.967125° N, 93.16525° WLatitude: 44°58′1.65″N
Longitude: 93°9′54.9″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 3/3/1982 by Fieldworker: R. Younger
Significant details: "Box-like brick structure with large rectangular panels of windows. Two greenhouses attached to building at rear. Entrances located at outer corners of main facade."
Significant site and landscape features: "Curved brick wall around rear courtyard."
Historical background: "Drew Hall of Science was named cot Charles M. Drew (1868-1944), a business man who was one of Hamline University's most important benefactors. He was a major donor to both the Drew Hall of Science and the Drew Fine Arts Building."
Statement of significance: "A straightforward, functional science building named after a Hamline benefactor, Charles M. Drew."Contents |
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