Seeger Flats, 661 5th Street East, St. Paul, Minnesota

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Seeger Flats
2003
Address:	661 5th Street E
Neighborhood/s:	Dayton's Bluff, Saint Paul, Minnesota
City/locality- State/province	Saint Paul, Minnesota
County- State/province:	Ramsey County, Minnesota
State/province:	Minnesota
Country:	United States
Year built:	1904
Primary Style:	Queen Anne
Historic Function:	Apartments/condominiums
Current Function:	Apartments/condominiums
Material of Exterior Wall Covering:	Brick
Material of Roof:	Asphalt Shingles
Material of Foundation:	Limestone

The Queen Anne massing of these flats includes a prominent corner tower and classical details including Ionic columns supporting the porch roofs. One of the porches displays a dentilled pediment, and a row of dentils at the eave line and under the gable.

The home is historically named “Seeger Flats” after John A. Seeger who built the home for his daughters in 1904. Seeger was a long time businessman and Saint Paul activist who was widely known for his refrigeration company called Seeger Refrigeration (later Whirlpool).

Contents 1 History 2 Memories and stories 3 Badges 4 Photo Gallery 5 Related Links 6 Notes

History

Nearly 100 years have passed since construction was first completed on this Queen Anne at 661East 5th Street. Today, Seeger Flats is experiencing a complete renovation into condominiums.

Memories and stories

Badges

This place is part of the Dayton's Bluff Historic District

This place is part of the Dayton's Bluff Driving Tour

Photo Gallery

Related Links

Notes