Alexander Ramsey House, 265 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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| Address: | 265 Exchange Street S |
| Neighborhood/s: | West 7th, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
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Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1868 |
| Primary Style: | Second Empire |
| Secondary Style: | Italianate |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | Museum |
| Architect or source of design: | Monroe Scheire |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Limestone |
| First Owner: | Alexander Ramsey |
Alexander Ramsey House, 265 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, Minnesota
(44.941423° N, 93.10473° W)
(44.941423° N, 93.10473° W)
| National Register of Historic Places Information | |
| Reference Number: | 3853 |
| Reference URL: | [Reference] |
| Certification date: | December 31, 2006 |
| Primary Style: | French Second Empire |
The Alexander Ramsey House, one of the best preserved Victorian-era homes in the United States, features carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and many original furnishings. It was built between 1868 and 1872 for Minnesota's first territorial governor, Alexander Ramsey. It is a historic site of the Minnesota Historical Society.
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