MNCapital's "St. Paul : Lowertown" album

MNCapital's "St. Paul : Lowertown" album http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/ St. Paul's historic warehouse district, comprising the eastern end of downtown. Fotki.com http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/ Why not take a good look at the Cosmopolitan? Here's the renovated condoninium building that sits opposite Galtier overlooking Mears Park. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f882.html

Why not take a good look at the Cosmopolitan? Here's the renovated condoninium building that sits opposite Galtier overlooking Mears Park.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f882jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:45:41 GMT The Cosmopolitan plaque. As you can see, it had a different use in the past. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f884.html

The Cosmopolitan plaque. As you can see, it had a different use in the past.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f884jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:41:17 GMT 350 Sibley Street (also called the Straus Building). In recent years, was vacant, but starting in 2004, it was going renovation into new condos. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f79a.html

350 Sibley Street (also called the Straus Building). In recent years, was vacant, but starting in 2004, it was going renovation into new condos.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f79ajpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:00:54 GMT James P. Allen Building, one of the two historic buildings that was completely gutted so it would fit into the plans for Galtier. Basically, the facade is all that remains of the building. This is incorporated into the east side of Galtier, next to its eq http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f79d.html

James P. Allen Building, one of the two historic buildings that was completely gutted so it would fit into the plans for Galtier. Basically, the facade is all that remains of the building. This is incorporated into the east side of Galtier, next to its eq
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f79djpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:44:45 GMT The Allen Building as we see it today, part of Galtier. One many think it is purely a modern interpretation of the past when in reality, it is really a historic structure that was imposed with modern features to fit into the Galtier facade. Inside is offi http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7a0.html

The Allen Building as we see it today, part of Galtier. One many think it is purely a modern interpretation of the past when in reality, it is really a historic structure that was imposed with modern features to fit into the Galtier facade. Inside is offi
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7a0jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:45:25 GMT The Gotzian Shoe Company plaque. It is now known as the Parkside, a trendy little condoninium building kiddy-corner to Mears Park. Before we see the building, lets see a street view... http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f886.html

The Gotzian Shoe Company plaque. It is now known as the Parkside, a trendy little condoninium building kiddy-corner to Mears Park. Before we see the building, lets see a street view...
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f886jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:46:07 GMT Right next to the entrance for the Saint Paul Marketplace is its plaque, the only hint it was once a separate and recognized building. Now, it is a just a piece of wall for Galtier. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7a5.html

Right next to the entrance for the Saint Paul Marketplace is its plaque, the only hint it was once a separate and recognized building. Now, it is a just a piece of wall for Galtier.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7a5jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:46:48 GMT Here it is, the glamorous Parkside condoniniums. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f88f.html

Here it is, the glamorous Parkside condoniniums.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f88fjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:47:28 GMT The Constans Block, a beautiful collection of facades. It holds the Heritage House Apartments in the upper floors while the street level is looking for retail clients. Along 7th St., it now directly faces the Essex on the Park, under construction. Maybe t http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7a9.html

The Constans Block, a beautiful collection of facades. It holds the Heritage House Apartments in the upper floors while the street level is looking for retail clients. Along 7th St., it now directly faces the Essex on the Park, under construction. Maybe t
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7a9jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:59:51 GMT The Gotzian Shoe Factory has a neighboring relative, the Gotzian Building, actually designed by Cass Gilbert. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f892.html

The Gotzian Shoe Factory has a neighboring relative, the Gotzian Building, actually designed by Cass Gilbert.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f892jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:48:54 GMT The plaque for the Constans Block. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7aa.html

The plaque for the Constans Block.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7aajpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:49:35 GMT Here are the two Gotzian Buildings. The Parkside is on the left, the Gotzian on the right. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f893.html

Here are the two Gotzian Buildings. The Parkside is on the left, the Gotzian on the right.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f893jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:50:19 GMT A 1920 fire station in downtown Saint Paul. As of late 2003/early 2004, it is being converted into new residential units. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7ac.html

A 1920 fire station in downtown Saint Paul. As of late 2003/early 2004, it is being converted into new residential units.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7acjpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 19 Oct 2006 20:57:05 GMT Park Square Court, once the Koehler and Henricks Company Building. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7af.html

Park Square Court, once the Koehler and Henricks Company Building.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7afjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:51:42 GMT Straight on shot...Union Depot again. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f898.html

Straight on shot...Union Depot again.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f898jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:52:22 GMT The lavish interior of the Union Depot. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8a0.html

The lavish interior of the Union Depot.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8a0jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:53:03 GMT Once again, Park Square Court, one of the more picturesque of the Lowertown bunch. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7b1.html

Once again, Park Square Court, one of the more picturesque of the Lowertown bunch.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7b1jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:53:45 GMT The plaque for Park Square Court. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7b9.html

The plaque for Park Square Court.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7b9jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:54:27 GMT Hello, look at this. Buildings in Lowertown usually have historic markers to identify their architect, original name (some have changed), and the year(s) they were built. This one is on the Union Depot. Take a look. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8a1.html

Hello, look at this. Buildings in Lowertown usually have historic markers to identify their architect, original name (some have changed), and the year(s) they were built. This one is on the Union Depot. Take a look.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8a1jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:55:09 GMT Seestadt Carpets. Has no plaque, and looks pretty old. It is still in business though, so why not show a lesser known Lowertown building and business? http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7bb.html

Seestadt Carpets. Has no plaque, and looks pretty old. It is still in business though, so why not show a lesser known Lowertown building and business?
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7bbjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:59:17 GMT The J.H. Allen Building Plaque, another renovated beauty. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7bc.html

The J.H. Allen Building Plaque, another renovated beauty.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7bcjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:56:31 GMT Union Depot in its most common view. Maybe it's because most photographers don't care to go any further. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8a5.html

Union Depot in its most common view. Maybe it's because most photographers don't care to go any further.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8a5jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:57:13 GMT Skyway to the Union Depot. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8a6.html

Skyway to the Union Depot.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8a6jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:57:57 GMT Another of my favorites, the Tighe Building, overlooking the Farmer's Market along 6th St. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7c0.html

Another of my favorites, the Tighe Building, overlooking the Farmer's Market along 6th St.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7c0jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:36:58 GMT The Post Office looks much taller from the east side since it at a lower elvation then the west side. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8a7.html

The Post Office looks much taller from the east side since it at a lower elvation then the west side.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8a7jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:37:40 GMT Tighe Building plaque. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7c2.html

Tighe Building plaque.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7c2jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:38:22 GMT Looking straight up at the Post Office. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8aa.html

Looking straight up at the Post Office.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8aajpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 1 Nov 2006 23:39:05 GMT The Post Office is strongly art-deco. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8ad.html

The Post Office is strongly art-deco.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8adjpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:58:38 GMT The Eugene McCarthy Post Office (or just the Post Office to the locals). http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8b1.html

The Eugene McCarthy Post Office (or just the Post Office to the locals).
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8b1jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 09:59:18 GMT Christo's, a greek restaurant inside the Union Depot. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8b9.html

Christo's, a greek restaurant inside the Union Depot.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8b9jpgorig-th.jpg Sat, 4 Nov 2006 10:00:02 GMT The Lowertown Business Center, originally called the George Sommers and Company Building. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57e5.html

The Lowertown Business Center, originally called the George Sommers and Company Building.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57e5jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:43:32 GMT Park Square Court, one of Lowertown's most well known building. Besides holding some retail and offices, it is one of the few historic houses that is connected to the skyways. It adds a strong urban feel to Saint Paul. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57e8.html

Park Square Court, one of Lowertown's most well known building. Besides holding some retail and offices, it is one of the few historic houses that is connected to the skyways. It adds a strong urban feel to Saint Paul.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v1038/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57e8jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:31:52 GMT An unmarked and apparently unoccupied building tucked away behind the Lowertown Business Center. On the top, its decorative highlights call it "Engine No. 2", which implies it was a fire station at some time. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57ea.html

An unmarked and apparently unoccupied building tucked away behind the Lowertown Business Center. On the top, its decorative highlights call it "Engine No. 2", which implies it was a fire station at some time.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57eajpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:31:37 GMT The Gilbert Building, a small and renovated beauty gracing the ranks of Lowertown. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57ed.html

The Gilbert Building, a small and renovated beauty gracing the ranks of Lowertown.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1052/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57edjpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:32:11 GMT Inside the U.S. Trust Center is bright and elaborate hallways like this one. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e3d31.html

Inside the U.S. Trust Center is bright and elaborate hallways like this one.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1058/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e3d31jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:32:26 GMT This is the grand ballroom of the U.S. Trust Center, leased for weddings, business gatherings, and even high school proms. My former school, Como Park Senior High, used to lease this place to hold their prom. It is a very nice and well maintained cranny i http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e3d34.html

This is the grand ballroom of the U.S. Trust Center, leased for weddings, business gatherings, and even high school proms. My former school, Como Park Senior High, used to lease this place to hold their prom. It is a very nice and well maintained cranny i
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1079/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e3d34jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:34:42 GMT Another view of the ballroom in U.S. Trust Center. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e3d3d.html

Another view of the ballroom in U.S. Trust Center.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1122/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e3d3djpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:07:26 GMT U.S. Trust Center. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63ca5.html

U.S. Trust Center.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1098/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63ca5jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:07:31 GMT Here is Essex on the Park, under construction. It is some of the first housing in the northeast quadrant (northern edge of Lowertown) in over 20 years. Being built with it is the Sibley House Apartments. Slated to be ready by Christmas. In the background http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57f3.html

Here is Essex on the Park, under construction. It is some of the first housing in the northeast quadrant (northern edge of Lowertown) in over 20 years. Being built with it is the Sibley House Apartments. Slated to be ready by Christmas. In the background
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1067/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57f3jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:35:30 GMT The Cosmopolitan is on the left, which contains renovated condoniniums. The Rayette Building, which is a renovated...cough, parking garage...is on the right. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639f7.html

The Cosmopolitan is on the left, which contains renovated condoniniums. The Rayette Building, which is a renovated...cough, parking garage...is on the right.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639f7jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:03:57 GMT The Great Northern, or the James J. Hill Warehouse. It has no plaque, so unfortunately, it's identity requires a little research. It is supposedly being renovated into new condoniniums now. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7cb.html

The Great Northern, or the James J. Hill Warehouse. It has no plaque, so unfortunately, it's identity requires a little research. It is supposedly being renovated into new condoniniums now.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7cbjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:03:16 GMT Lowertown Commons (left) and the James J. Hill Warehouse (also the Great Northern, on the right) are two buildings on the far edge of Lowertown. The Hill Warehouse is being renovated into new condoniniums while the Lowertown Commons holds various offices http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63a01.html

Lowertown Commons (left) and the James J. Hill Warehouse (also the Great Northern, on the right) are two buildings on the far edge of Lowertown. The Hill Warehouse is being renovated into new condoniniums while the Lowertown Commons holds various offices
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1123/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63a01jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:24:33 GMT 300 Broadway, home for some of Lowertown's artists. Beautifully restored. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7cd.html

300 Broadway, home for some of Lowertown's artists. Beautifully restored.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1088/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7cdjpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:07:59 GMT This building is the Hackett Block, which could use a make-over on the wall shown in this picture. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63a02.html

This building is the Hackett Block, which could use a make-over on the wall shown in this picture.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63a02jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:06:23 GMT 300 Broadway again. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7cf.html

300 Broadway again.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1063/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7cfjpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:51:32 GMT LeeAnn Chin inside the Union Depot. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8ba.html

LeeAnn Chin inside the Union Depot.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1063/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8bajpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:36:29 GMT Not using the conventional plaque, 300 Broadway at least has some sort of I.D. to it. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7d0.html

Not using the conventional plaque, 300 Broadway at least has some sort of I.D. to it.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1115/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7d0jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:08:44 GMT Federal Courts Building does have grass, a rare site downtown. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8b4.html

Federal Courts Building does have grass, a rare site downtown.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1120/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8b4jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:08:51 GMT Looking up 4th St., we see the Endicott Building (dark red in front), the Pioneer Press Building (brown building immediately behind), and in back is the First National Bank Building, which actually includes the white building next to the main tower. All a http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63ca1.html

Looking up 4th St., we see the Endicott Building (dark red in front), the Pioneer Press Building (brown building immediately behind), and in back is the First National Bank Building, which actually includes the white building next to the main tower. All a
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63ca1jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:05:20 GMT The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse, another of Lowertown's excellent beauties of the past. It is also another wonderfully restored building, but its location in the distant southeast edge of Lowertown makes it an undervisited building. However, a gate http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7d1.html

The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse, another of Lowertown's excellent beauties of the past. It is also another wonderfully restored building, but its location in the distant southeast edge of Lowertown makes it an undervisited building. However, a gate
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1052/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7d1jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:37:15 GMT The east Government Center for Ramsey County. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f8b6.html

The east Government Center for Ramsey County.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1110/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f8b6jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 8 Jan 2008 23:15:44 GMT The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse plaque. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f7d3.html

The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse plaque.
]]> http://images25.fotki.com/v896/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f7d3jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:48:15 GMT The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse has a little coffee shop on its corner of Broadway and Prince (turns into 4th Street). Called the Black Dog, it fits in well with the buildings clean and classy exterior. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f867.html

The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse has a little coffee shop on its corner of Broadway and Prince (turns into 4th Street). Called the Black Dog, it fits in well with the buildings clean and classy exterior.
]]> http://images26.fotki.com/v885/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f867jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:48:30 GMT Take a lesson. Here's what road signs in Saint Paul look like. In back is obviously the The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse, a jewel in Lowertown. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f868.html

Take a lesson. Here's what road signs in Saint Paul look like. In back is obviously the The Northern Pacific Railway Warehouse, a jewel in Lowertown.
]]> http://images25.fotki.com/v900/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f868jpgorig-th.jpg Tue, 3 Jul 2007 05:48:40 GMT Mears Park Apartments. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe896c7a.html

Mears Park Apartments.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1119/photos/1/10467/18492/fe896c7ajpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:10:10 GMT Lowertown Commons Building, formerly known as the Saint Paul Rubber Company. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f86a.html

Lowertown Commons Building, formerly known as the Saint Paul Rubber Company.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1090/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f86ajpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:10:17 GMT The Post Office entrance by day. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63a0d.html

The Post Office entrance by day.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1120/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63a0djpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:10:23 GMT Rossmor Building, an old warehouse, but still with clients leasing parts of it. The Rossmor needs some repair work, but it still operates. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57d8.html

Rossmor Building, an old warehouse, but still with clients leasing parts of it. The Rossmor needs some repair work, but it still operates.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57d8jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:04:32 GMT Do I need to tell you what this is? http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63a10.html

Do I need to tell you what this is?
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1106/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63a10jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:10:35 GMT Federal Courts Building, nothing spectacular. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea2385a.html

Federal Courts Building, nothing spectacular.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea2385ajpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 2 Jul 2001 02:34:33 GMT Ramsey County Government Center East, sitting at the far southwest edge of Lowertown. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63c9d.html

Ramsey County Government Center East, sitting at the far southwest edge of Lowertown.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1117/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63c9djpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:12:16 GMT The Federal Courts Building. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea63ca9.html

The Federal Courts Building.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1130/photos/1/10467/18492/fea63ca9jpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:12:24 GMT Post Office over the Twin Cities Public Television Building and Playground. Soon, the playground will be replaced by Sibley House, a new condoninium tower. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe798532.html

Post Office over the Twin Cities Public Television Building and Playground. Soon, the playground will be replaced by Sibley House, a new condoninium tower.
]]> http://images25.fotki.com/v954/photos/1/10467/18492/fe798532jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 3 Aug 2007 20:20:49 GMT Lowertown caption found in Mears Park. Read it! http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639dd.html

Lowertown caption found in Mears Park. Read it!
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1093/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639ddjpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:12:43 GMT The Farmer's Market during late winter. During the summer, it bustles with activity and people. During the winter, it is demoted to a surface parking lot. The Farmer's Market is raising money to renovate this outdated facade, and move into a building duri http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639fc.html

The Farmer's Market during late winter. During the summer, it bustles with activity and people. During the winter, it is demoted to a surface parking lot. The Farmer's Market is raising money to renovate this outdated facade, and move into a building duri
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639fcjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:08:26 GMT Mears Park in the winter. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57e4.html

Mears Park in the winter.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1071/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57e4jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:02:41 GMT A cold creek runs during a winter day in Mears Park. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e574b.html

A cold creek runs during a winter day in Mears Park.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1126/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e574bjpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:13:01 GMT Another one of those less flattering views of Saint Paul. Looking up Wall Street, we see the Tighe Building (right) and Rayette Building (left) sharing a very primitive skyway connection, which is not part of the actual system itself. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639ea.html

Another one of those less flattering views of Saint Paul. Looking up Wall Street, we see the Tighe Building (right) and Rayette Building (left) sharing a very primitive skyway connection, which is not part of the actual system itself.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639eajpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:07:21 GMT Here's the plaque for Lowertown Commons. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f86e.html

Here's the plaque for Lowertown Commons.
]]> http://images24.fotki.com/v874/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f86ejpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 6 Jun 2007 15:00:01 GMT The McColl Building, now part of Galtier, was born the Merchants National Bank. Here is its caption. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f78e.html

The McColl Building, now part of Galtier, was born the Merchants National Bank. Here is its caption.
]]> http://images110.fotki.com/v1114/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f78ejpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:15:41 GMT Absolutely a must-see is the Northwestern Building...well, to me it is. I love its appearance, restored to its former glory. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f871.html

Absolutely a must-see is the Northwestern Building...well, to me it is. I love its appearance, restored to its former glory.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1077/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f871jpgorig-th.jpg Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:40:12 GMT Here is an establishing shot of the McColl Building (Merchants National Bank). It now holds a jazz bar and some offices, fully incorporated into Galtier. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f78f.html

Here is an establishing shot of the McColl Building (Merchants National Bank). It now holds a jazz bar and some offices, fully incorporated into Galtier.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f78fjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:07:52 GMT The Northwestern Building has no plaque, but it has this old sign to identify itself. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f872.html

The Northwestern Building has no plaque, but it has this old sign to identify itself.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1143/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f872jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:54:00 GMT U.S. Trust Center, one of the largest historic office buildings in Lowertown. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f791.html

U.S. Trust Center, one of the largest historic office buildings in Lowertown.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f791jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:09:01 GMT The Rayette Building, restored and used as a fancy parking ramp. Odd, but hey, its useful. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f873.html

The Rayette Building, restored and used as a fancy parking ramp. Odd, but hey, its useful.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1110/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f873jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 4 Jan 2008 08:59:03 GMT The U.S. Trust Center was born the Railroad and Bank Building. Here is its plaque. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f794.html

The U.S. Trust Center was born the Railroad and Bank Building. Here is its plaque.
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1063/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f794jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:32:11 GMT Rayette Building plaque. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f877.html

Rayette Building plaque.
]]> http://images23.fotki.com/v878/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f877jpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 7 Jun 2007 04:32:44 GMT U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Building. It is a small sliver of a building that connects to the U.S. Trust Center like a siamese twin. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f797.html

U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Building. It is a small sliver of a building that connects to the U.S. Trust Center like a siamese twin.
]]> http://images43.fotki.com/v1438/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f797jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:55:00 GMT The western wall of the Lowertown Commons. Try and remember what it was called...think... http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f879.html

The western wall of the Lowertown Commons. Try and remember what it was called...think...
]]> http://images32.fotki.com/v1110/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f879jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:55:14 GMT Here's a nice one which lines Mears Park (which is why it's called the Mears Park Centre). It's original name is... http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f87c.html

Here's a nice one which lines Mears Park (which is why it's called the Mears Park Centre). It's original name is...
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f87cjpgorig-th.jpg Sun, 7 Jan 2007 14:54:57 GMT ...the Power Dry Goods Company Building. This is the plaque found on the Mears Park Centre. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe81f87f.html

...the Power Dry Goods Company Building. This is the plaque found on the Mears Park Centre.
]]> http://images23.fotki.com/v875/photos/1/10467/18492/fe81f87fjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 6 Jun 2007 17:51:49 GMT Looking west from Wacouta/7th Place. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57d0.html

Looking west from Wacouta/7th Place.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57d0jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:10:23 GMT Looking east from Sibley/9th. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57d5.html

Looking east from Sibley/9th.
]]> http://images19.fotki.com/v353/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57d5jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:55:58 GMT friday18 http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57da.html

friday18
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57dajpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:11:18 GMT A Lowertown alley. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57f1.html

A Lowertown alley.
]]> http://images31.fotki.com/v1095/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57f1jpgorig-th.jpg Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:56:15 GMT Storefronts along 7th St., near Wacouta. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fe9e57f5.html

Storefronts along 7th St., near Wacouta.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fe9e57f5jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:09:26 GMT Looking north from 6th/Wacouta. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639df.html

Looking north from 6th/Wacouta.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639dfjpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:10:03 GMT Looking west from 6th/Wall. http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639e4.html

Looking west from 6th/Wall.
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639e4jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:10:44 GMT tour40 http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639f4.html

tour40
]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v478/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639f4jpgorig-th.jpg Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:11:40 GMT tour38 http://public.fotki.com/MNCapital/twincitiespagecom-2/saint_paul_features/feature_lowertown/fea639fa.html

tour38
]]> http://images110.fotki.com/v1114/photos/1/10467/18492/fea639fajpgorig-th.jpg Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:24:16 GMT