Peterson Dormitory, 1475 Englewood Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1475 Englewood 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: | 1969 |
| Primary Style: | International |
| 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 |
| Architect or source of design: | Hammel, Green, and Abrahamson |
| Builder: | Sweitzer Construction |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Building Permit Number: | 96960 |
| Part of the Site: | Hamline University |
(44.9640923° N, 93.162699° WLatitude: 44°57′50.732″N
Longitude: 93°9′45.716″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: "Brick dormitory composed of cubic masses, projecting and receding. Single entrances on west and north facades."
Significant site and landscape features: "Courtyard enclosed by concrete retaining wall"
Historical background: "This dormitory was constructed at an estimated cost of $475,000. It was named for George Peterson, who was born in 1902, graduated from Hamline in 1926, and became a member of the Hamline Board of Trustees in 1966. He was editor of the editorial page of the 'Minneapolis Star' newspaper for many years and is presently President Emeritus of the University (1983)."
Statement of significance: "A modern, functional dormitory named for George Peterson, a Hamline graduate and longtime supporter of the university."Contents |
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