1431 W. Thomas Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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James R. McCoy house | |
| Address: | 1431 West Thomas Avenue |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Year built: | 1890 |
| Primary Style: | Victorian |
| Major Alterations: | Some/mostly intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | Lindon and Johnson |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt |
| Material of Foundation: | Limestone |
| Building Permit Number: | 22307 |
| First Owner: | James R. McCoy |
| Notes: | 3 story tower topped with conical roof. A canted bay window with stained glass transom. Windows have plain frames. Plain boxed cornice. |
The original owner and resident of this house was James R. McCoy, listed in the city directory as a "baggageman." The house cost $2,450. Situated on the middle of a block of bungalows, the octagonal tower of this house draws attention to its earlier construction date of 1890.
