1754 W. Blair Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1754 Blair 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: | 1904 |
| Primary Style: | Victorian |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | Robert Marvin |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | None Listed |
| Building Permit Number: | 42931 |
| First Owner: | J.R. Alter |
(44.960821° N, 93.174325° W)
The information provided here is from the 1983 Ramsey County Historical Society and Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Sites Survey:
Date of site visit 1/18/1982 Fieldworker: L. Scott
The fenestration is "1/1 rectangular double hung" with a "gable" roof style. The building is built with a "wood frame clapboard."
Significant details: "Simple symmetrical design. Open facade porch with pediment, turned balusters, square columns, and ornate brackets. Gable ends has returns and small rounded arch window. Cornerboards."
Legal description: "Lot 9, Block 4, Forest Lawn Addition"
Historical background: "The original owner of this house, which was built for $2500, was J.R. Alter."
Level of significance: "Local"
Statement of significance: "The most intact and oldest Victorian house on the block."
