Otto W. Roland Building, 455 - 459 W. 7th Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Otto W. Roland Building
2001
Address:	455 7th Street W
Neighborhood/s:	West 7th, Saint Paul, Minnesota
City/locality- State/province	Saint Paul, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Ramsey County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Year built:	1891
Primary Style:	Victorian
Historic Function:	Business
Current Function:	Business
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Brick
Material of Roof:	Asphalt

This building was built in 1891 to serve as a meat market and apartment unit for Otto Roland, a German-born man who came to St. Paul in 1867. He founded his meat market in 1881, and operated the market and a grocery store at this location from 1891 until the mid 1950s. Roland, a revered and civic minded person, was a leader in his profession, served as a City alderman from 1902 through 1911, and was a Mason and a member of the Junior Pioneer Association. He worked toward the restoration of historic landmark "Fountain Cave" and was vitally interested in the preservation and rejuvenation of Fort Road (W. 7th Street). Roland died in 1956.

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

Memories and stories

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes