James J. Hill House' was built in 1891, and it is a national historical landmark and an iconic icon of the summit avenue of St. Paul. The 36,000-square-foot manor house was built for railroad giant James J. Hill in Minnesota. It holds 16 chandeliers, 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, a reception hall almost 100 feet long, advanced mechanical facilities, and a two-story skylit art gallery. The impressive features of the house, such as chandeliers, stained glass, and hand-carved woodwork, were sprawling throughout the building. The fourth floor contains a room stage capable of seating 200 spectators, a grand piano, and gymnastics equipment. It boasts state-of-the-art mechanical systems, indoor plumbing, and exquisite stained glass and carved woodwork.
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JAMES J. HILL HOUSE REVIEWS
Great historic home. The home has many features that were ahead of its time. The home had a central heating system, electric lights with gas back up, and a beautiful pipe organ. Hand-carved woodwork with rare mahogany wood throughout the home. While on Summit take a walk to see other historic homes. Perfect place to bring your guests from other countries as we did. Awesome learning experience about the history of St. Paul. Highly recommend!
I love it. Our tour guide was amazing. If you go ask for Hannah. She showed up things that weren't on the normal tour. She is very passionate about the history and was very informative. I can't give her enough praise. The house is very beautiful and has a rich history. It is handicap accessible so I recommend it for anyone who visits the St. Paul area.
Jaw dropping and amazing MNHS historical site. The building is spectacular and well kept. This is a fun place to visit for a very interesting day activity!
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Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. The Capitol houses the Minnesota Senate, the Attorney General's office, the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the governor's office. World-renowned architect Cass Gilbert designed the Capitol in 1905. The capital boasts the world's second-largest self-supporting marble dome, works by significant 19th and 20th centuries artists, and Civil and Spanish-American War battle flags. The workers at Capitol aspire to conserve and restore the original architecture and artistic vision of Cass Gilbert for future generations. The State Capitol's exterior is white Georgian marble and St. Cloud granite. Visitors are greeted by six marble statues above the main entrance. The building and the grounds are open for public use to hold numerous meetings, speeches, and ceremonies. Free tours and reserved public parking are accessible in several parking lots at the State Capitol.
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The Minnesota State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Minnesota, in its capital city of Saint Paul. It houses the Minnesota Senate, Minnesota House of Representatives, the office of the Attorney General and the office of the Governor. The building also includes a chamber for the Minnesota Supreme Court, although court activities usually take place in the neighboring Minnesota Judicial Center.
Really beautiful building. Gorgeous rotunda, outstanding columns lining the interior of the wings. Lots of cool old timey paintings of governors and plenty of statues of historic figures. Everything was decorated in a detailed way. Very quiet and peaceful when I visited, one of the better state capitols I've seen.
One of the prettiest capitol buildings I have been to (and I'm on a mission to see them all). Not only in the exterior in incredible condition with a majestic golden statue, but the interior is unbelievable. Marble columns and staircases. Exquisite paintings on ceilings. Colorful rotunda. I sound pretentious but this place was so cool to walk through. They even offer tours.
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Landmark Center is a vibrant cultural center for music, dance, theatre, exhibits, public forums, and hosts numerous community special events. It is a non-profit organization committed to managing and preserving the historical center as a prominent historical and cultural center. The center aims to offer an extensive menu of healthy, family-friendly cultural activities for everyone in their neighborhood. The organization from the wrecking ball restored its former grandeur, was listed on the global register of historic sites, and reopened to the public in 1978. It includes multi-circulating collections that record Ramsey County and St. Paul's history.
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LANDMARK CENTER REVIEWS
Absolutely stunning wedding venue. The location for nearby churches and hotels can’t be beat, and the staff make the experience of wedding planning less stressful. We worked with Hilari who went above and beyond to meet our special requests, designed an amazing layout to meet the needs of our reception, and was an absolute joy to work with. Love that we could bring in the licensed caterer of our choice to create exactly the menu we wanted. I also have to say the value for the price in the Twin Cities is unbeatable. We comfortably seated 270 guests with room for cocktails and the dance floor.
Beautiful building. Worth a stop if you're visiting St. Paul. Check out the Schubert club on the second floor too! Also, once a year they offer a chance to climb the bell tower. An awesome experience if you get a chance!
The Landmark Center is located in downtown St. Paul, across the street from Rice Park and the historic St. Paul Hotel. To the south of Rice Park is the main branch of the St. Paul Public Library. To the west - the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Just up the hill to the west is the Cathedral of St. Paul. The Landmark Center is located in one of St. Paul’s most charming locations.
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