Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul: In 1972 a group of determined citizens saved the building from the wrecking ball and restored it to its previous grandeur. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and reopened to the public as Landmark Center in 1978. Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and hosts countless special events. Owned by Ramsey County, Landmark Center is managed by Minnesota Landmarks, a not-for-profit organization.
For more information on Landmark's history, go here.
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I am glad this was saved from the wreckingball, as you call it. It is such a beautiful building.
ReplyDeleteRapunzel comes to mind. Is that green corroded copper, or a green paint?
ReplyDeleteGreat save!
ReplyDeleteGlad they decided to save it.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that this building was once on the chopping block. I'm glad those dedicated people went to work to save it.
ReplyDeleteIt would have been a shame to see its demise. Wonderful lines and color.
ReplyDeletewish we had people here who could save the landmark buildings that the council (based in a nearby town) are trying to plunder.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landmark, how lucky there were people around who knew how to safe it!
ReplyDeleteit's really beautiful! can't imagine that one being wrecked!
ReplyDeleteA building that looks like that should be preserved for all time! Good choice for the theme.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous details here, Kate!
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteA doubly good landmark, in name and in designation! It looks like it's been lovingly cared for and is living a life that enriches the community. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear this historic place was saved and that is still being used!
ReplyDeleteFabulous colours in your pic!
ReplyDeleteNice architecture.
ReplyDeletewonderful choice!
ReplyDeleteLandmark Center? This month's theme didn't pose much of a challenge to you today, did it?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landmark, very well restored.
ReplyDeleteLove the roof tiles and they go well with the green.
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