Ramsey, Alexander, House - St. Paul, MN
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N 44° 56.500 W 093° 06.267
15T E 491759 N 4976476
The Alexander Ramsey House, located at 265 Exchange Street, South in Saint Paul, Minnesota is the former residence of Alexander Ramsey, who served as the first governor of Minnesota Territory and the second governor of the state of Minnesota.
Waymark Code: WM5CF5
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2008
Views: 13
The house is one of the nation's best-preserved Victorian homes, featuring carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and many original furnishings. It is operated by the Minnesota Historical Society as a museum, with tours offered year-round. They offer special programs such as "Christmas at the Alexander Ramsey House" in which the house is decorated for the holidays and a costumed guide reenacts the role of their cook, Annie Robertson. Tours show the dining table set with the family's china and crystal, with a Christmas tree decorated with the family's own ornaments.
Street address:
265 Exchange St S
St. Paul, MN USA
55102
County / Borough / Parish: Ramsey
Year listed: 1969
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person
Periods of significance: 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Privately owned?: Not Listed
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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