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269925 WHI7E - CITY CLERK � PINK - FINANCE COACICll �� CANARV -DEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAiTL File NO. � BLUE -MAVOR �J' � • Or in�cnce Ordinance N O. �� Presented By ' Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An ordinance designating certain property as a Heritage Preservation Site. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section l. The following property is hereby declared to be a Heritage Preservation Site as authorized by Ordinance No. 16006: � The property containing the Andrew McGill House at 2203 Scudder Street, more particularly described as follows: "Part of Lot 14 and all of Lots 15, 16, and 17, � Block 42, Saint Anthony Park Addition. " Section 2. This ordinance shall take force and effect in thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and publication. COU(VCILMEIV . Requested by Department of: " Yeas Nays � Hozza In Favor Hunt � Levine Against BY Roedler Sylvester Tedes Adopted Council• Date DEC � � 19�j Form Approved by City Attorney Ce ied P by C ncil Secr�tary By D � Approved ay : Date �� > 1977 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council BY PUBLGSNED D By ��i �': ' �S ''� ^ -_� � � !, ;�43'?�.�� 4 i i j g �'�t}�;.q�P )�,`L' a��f�F�'��..:�`*S�' .� .`�6'� '�: f �, �. t 1 f.l� � e �a t }t�{ Y �.7. �`z\. �� , . : . ; ' ��'4* +'{[a*j* :� ��'E ,�^rt �A f,rt+''t t R� Jy ��'�.Z !!RY i� *x� . . . .� �� ? � ..i . ♦ t . - T �.+t�1,'��,{� W, }, , ,�s i 1'"� _ '� r '!,� r - <�'. 1 � .� � . . . . ^ , � 9s�.e • _ � �_� •,,'Sc ., i�iJ"',w,'� �'a.'lf�',:..�-� . 4 ♦y , .. ' , . � , -, q, , , . �. .� y� �/r r� .. 't �..=,� s '�C / 4� - f� •�� t y�` Kf �J �♦ ,�� .. ., .., ' �. ' ' . .• _ '`. . - .:.,� ".'{�'�.�� . . }�` +f-, , � � - - - I . . . . . ' , . ^� . ' t �.. � � . . . ..j�'-, . , � ` • � . . . . . / � i� � � ' ' . i... . . .1. . :�� .. 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' " October 18, 1917: , � �' - . .. . . . _ - . ..� � -. �, . r � , . , , . . . . , . . � ; . , ..:... ., ;. . ' t�: ti . . .� . � , . . � . t �� `� . - . . . , __ , � . , _ . . . . __ _ , _ ^ . . . - . . _ •: • f _- � _ _. • _ ,. „ . , . ., , - . ,.. : > _ = . , . ' � � . � . ... , ..: <- �- -� � �:: � � � � ' ,. r � ' : . . _ � . . � . . . ._. - �, _ . . , . . , . . . . ... . ., _. .. . , , . - . . . . � ' . . .� � a- -� : �_.: . . . . - • . � • �:,. •._ , � � �•{ ! �.' �. • • . " �_ . . . . . � .a '' � \ ,,� �` . . . Mr.. Bernard Carlson, Di�rector - � . . • ' �' D�pt. of-Finance � l�.anage3eent Services � - . � � ' Roors 11�, City Ha11 , . - : �> • . � St. �'au�, ttinnesota : : l � , " - -, � � Dear�Sir: �4` � � - � ' . ._ .. ' - . , , .. . 4 1 _ . _ � . . . , . - �. � . / .�� . _� .. . . . ' • ' - '^ . .i Attached are proposed ordinances, C.F. No. 2�9923, C.F. Plo. 269924 and � C.F. �io. 26�925, desi�nating ttie Coao Park Conservatory, the Spangenberg ; . iiouse at 375 ?lount Curve Soulevard and the Andrew"icGill Rouse at 2203 %� Scudder Street as Herita�e Preserva.tion sites. Prior,to .adortion of the !- , ordinances a hearin� is ,required witfi a twenty day public_notic@ and . � notices tq th� owners of the property and to all property o�aners witt�in-.. , � , 35d feet of the proposed sites. , , _- ' —, � ' , . _ . . . . Will you please send notices of hearin� as required for December 15, 1977 ' � to the owners of the property im�olved and to all propenty owners withfn - . � 350 feet� of the locations involved. � � - " . _ , _ - "� _ : : � - � - Very truly yours, .. . _ . , , _ , . - , . . � _ _ , . : _ - . , . _ �. . � � ' City Clerk , , , , _ � . Attach. � . � - • . AfiO:dcr , _ � cc: Planning Staff � ' , �� ` , . - , . . • .� , " ' ' . . � ,� . • . � . � � SUMMARY OF FINDINGS COMO CONSERVATORY - Como Park The Como Conservatory is being nominated because it has both archi- tectural and social significance. It js the only surviving Victorian freestanding crystal palace conservatory in Minnesota. Modeled after the crystal palaces of the English Kew Gardens, it was a major � achievement of Frederick Nussbaumer, Supt. of Parks from 1890 to 1922, and the "Father" of St. Paul 's park and boulevard system. Como Park in St. Paul has been a major meeting place for Twin Ci�tians since 1888, and with the auilding of the Conservatory in 1914. the park's popularity increased. :.. . . ... ... .�...�_- ._. .....� ..� ..,. .:�.:`1!'C I��iuMM.,Y+.i'6\��:�Nw'aaN�l4•.."__,_. ., -� � �� . � � � {�. . � . � . � . MC GILL NOUSE .: . _ �.. : 2203 Scudder Part of Lot 14, all of Lots 15-17, Block 42, , St. Anthony Park Addition The McGill house, built in 1887, has both architectural and historical significance. It is an excellent example of the Queen Anne style, a major building style of the period. There have been some modifications to th7s wood frame house. The porch was removed and a garage was added. However, its basic style has been pre.served. The original owner, Andrew R. McGill , was an important public figure from the 1880s until his death in 1905. He was governor of the state from 1886-88 and i�eld other public offices. SPANGENBERG HOUSE 375 Mount Curve Blvd. Lots 3 & 4, Block 2, Auditor's Subdivision 59, Govt. Lot 2 The Spangenberg house is located on Mount Curve between Jefferson and Randolph. Built between 1864 and 1867, it is the oldest house in this area of St. Paul . The Spangenberg house is a fine example of a stone pioneer farmhouse. It is built of limestone hauled from the riverbanks of the nearby Mississippi . Frederic Spangenberg, a proSperous German dairy farmer and milk distributor, designed and built the house himself. Once situated in the prairie, the Spangenberg house is now surrounded by modern homes. + T . . ' . . . .. „ � city of saint paul heritage preservation commission resolution file number date WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Comnission is authorized by the Heritage Preseraa�ion Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 16006) to recommend buildings to the City's list of Heritage Preservation Sites and WHEREAS the Heritage Preserv ation Co�unission has determined that th� residence at 375 Mount Curve Boulevard also known as Lots 3 & 4, Block 2 Auditor's Subdivision 59 meets the criteria specified in Paragraph B, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance. Findings on the building's eligibility are attached hereto as Exhibit A and WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Comnission held a public hearing on the proposed recommendation of this residence on September 6, 1977. Pursuant to Paragraph E Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing was published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on August 14, 1977 and notice was sent to property owners within 350 feet and WNEREAS the present owners of the property, Mr. and Mrs. George Dow, have maintained the historic character of the property and intend to continue this program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Comnission that this residence is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site. moved b seconde by � in favor against ` _� : HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHECKLIST: HISTORIC SITE EVALUATION A��AME, TITLE, ADUnESS OF PERSOiI 5 11AKI��G EVALUATIONS -- �pqTE-"-"---""- Constantinos Ske�as Marlinda Menrshe, �nn Pilgrim �-77 B N t4E SUPE�VISOR '— UFTE GF CHEC1: Jean Berman ID C TI �J 0 BUILDING Frederick_Spangenberg House A WAf4E 6F BUILDIi�G COP1MOii tl{U1E OR �JAME OF FIRST OWIJER ---"----T"—'"---`--'� DD S L C�IOfi OESCRIP IOP� AP�D LEG L DESCRI I01J — ---------- ----' 375 Mt. Curve Blvd YLAN'DOLG --- ------- �est_side of Mt. Curve between Je�Fferson and^Lots 3 & 4, block 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 59, Govt. Lot 2, Ward � ` �—�L N� D 5 1 'JUMBER ----- — 14 J L �dS RUCTIuN ERI D 0 ,IN COt�S RUC N 1867 1864�67 BUI DE — — " Frederick Spangenber�c Frederick Spangenberg E- I�DIf[�(NS OR M DIFICATIONS, DESCRIBE DATE 5 OF CHANGES ARf,HITECT S OF CHA.NGES �Lo _c�abin built 1864 removed when house was �u�c.T in 1867; 80 acre area still remains ub t farm b i dings are gone; T��—interior rem3eling whic�changea-�c�ien i�o a sittin room, rear 2nd story bedroom converted into a bathroom, lst story bedroom changed into a kitchen and t e st story par or became a i� room; an a i �on in the style of the original structure was built (in 1932) including a fireplace and ami y- iv ng room; porc�ies on e ron an rear fiaveT�een enTsedwi�gTass•, trim and shutters were not original to the house and were later added. Entry ves i u e was a e ater a so. - I E URED, D E 0 RESTORATI N RCH EC 0 ES T PI I OVE R D1 RIGIN L LOCATION, DATE OF hi VE ORIGIN L L C [ N H L W 1ER It� E �J S �N7FI- tl Frederick Spangenberg Two more generations of Spangenbergs PRESEN WNER - — Mr. and Mrs. George Dow until 1972 when sold to Dow L U E PRESEN USE Farm House House �—�RESEN Z NIW ----- R-2 • K UBL C ESS L 1 LTIL—II'I�EG On street parking X � r! nE, s _--__ _ Private residence, not open to the public. - ____� ________ ��'�:�,� L H E P�C VE U L IBL[ H N ! � Koeper, H.F. Historic St. Paul Buildinqs (St. Paul Citv Plannin4, 1964) Hiebert, Gareth, "Old Spangenberg Place - Living in Style and Grace", St. Paul Pioneer Press, December 15, 1974, page 2. Hiebert, Gareth, "Twin Bros. House Spur New ratern ty , St. Paul Pioneer Press, Januarv 11 , 1976, paqe 2, (Over) ��F�F�� N--TH L W N� ELE EN �H UL E C NSIDERE A German Gothjc Farm Chateau U N E L I C . NC V CONS U I N , H E 1 Yellow Mississippi River limestone arranged in random coursing with two feet thick walls, white shutters and trim, e�lassed in porches. � H G OD POOR Excellent L[ L E W N H I G�OD-- -F1Cf R Excellent 0 IE � . 2 Yes NU U I S S CAN EXTE R UILD NG FE TURES D W YS, , WIND WS, , U , H DE ILS, DO tERS, C. Unpatterned, irregular shapes and sizes of limestone masonry is an interesting te tural quality; the siting of the house makes it an imposing structure that harmonizes well with its surroundings. UR S Antique furnishings, cistern basement (for rain water storage), brick fireplace. St. Paul Pioneer Press, September 11 , 1955 Kennedy, Roger ��innesota Homes - An Architectural and Hist9ri��1 Vie� Minneapolis, Minnesota 1967, pages 63-64. 1 �-- DESE�F,",�[Oi� F RI,I�;�ESIG�! — LI'�L�—� � E —Fi DER iE� Z�IIS'.CknAGLE X DESCRlBE .TEXTER OR, It�TERIOR — --"----------- ' -�— See additions and modifications. � S(�f�T�ICAN I E fE TURES VING, FENCE, �JALL, GATE, UNI UE PL WT ;17E;,I . , AM SC I�dG DESIGfJ, tTC. The house has a large landscaped garden in the front yard. Hedges about five feet high go around the edge of the property. G —�PA IBILI�— TY WITH EI�VIRONS IS BUILDING AtJ INTRUSION ON THE NEIGHBO HOOD? CU�1P1E�Tj! The Spangenberg House is a compatible factor in a single family residential area. , w r, u c n er y re e ost�orfid-�Tar-IT-F►ome-s wfii c�i-- surround it. Its building setbacks and the maintenance of the property are in u . _ ,— — HY IC L ONDITION ELABORATE WHERE NECESSARY �— BU I LD I NG —�AIIF-- X B� N E R D R POR X Etl NCE S E � D R X N NCE CCESS RY NG5 X IN EN N E D ES �— X 6ENE AL C NDITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD GOOD FAIR POOR X A farm house now adapted to the urban residential landscape which now surrounds it. , r� , A "twin" house built by Frederick's brother Charles was built in 1876 in Cottage Grove, inneso a. is a s ory an s• arger an e re eric pangen�erg-fious� has retained a farm-li e setting. The homes of the two brothers provide an illustration pioneer s one u ng n e ur a z n process. 1.[MPORTANT BECAUSE OF AGE (UWE OF OLDEST Ih CIT4) 2.STYLE OR PERIUD (lDENTIFY) a.IS 1T A UNIQUE EXANPLE Of THIS STYLE IN THE CIT'f? t.!� IT ONE Of A FEW GOOD E�(f,�1PLES OF THIS STYLE IN THE CITY? c.IS IT A GOOD EXAIIPLE OF A COP�tON STYLE STILL PREVFLE�1f IN THE CITY? 3.IMPORTApT WURK OF A PkOMINENT ARCH[TECT OR MASTER BGILDER? 4.111PORTAPiT AS PART OF CLUSTER OF RELATED BUILDINGS IN BLOCK fRONTA6E OR STREETSCAPE? Built between 1864 and 1867 the Spangenberg House is the o1dest house_ in _the Hi9hland� Groveland Park area. The house is a fine example of a stone pioneer farm house. Most noteworthy is the use of_Mississippi limestone that was_hauled from the_nearby river banks by heavy sled or stone boat in winter. The house was erected overlooking the river on the prairie which today is dotted with urban residences. i B H IC C N REFLECT CULTURAL, SOCIAL, ECOtJOMIC, MILITARY, OR POLITICAL ASSOCIATIONS ATTRtBUTED TO WHOLE ARE AS WELL AS i0 PARTICULAR STRUCTURE) I.ASSOCIATED WITH A SINGLE EVEt�T OR SERIES OF EVEtJTS OF NATIOF�AL OR LOCAL IMPORTA��CE (IDENTIFY) 2.ASSOCIATED 1N A MAJOR WAY WITH THE LIFE OR ACTIVITY OF A SIGNIFICANT PERSONALITY OF NATIONAL OR LOCAL IMPORTANCE (IDENTIFY) 3.ASSOCIATEO WITH A SIGNIFICANT LOCAL GROUP OR ORGANIZATION, INCIUDING SOCIAL OR ETHPJIC GROUPS IMPORTANT !N THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CITY OR ITS PARTS (IDENTIFY The Spangenbergs were German pioneers who were brought one by one from Germany by the eldest Spangenberg, Frederick, to assist him in his dairy business. The Spangenbergs wer•e successful with their cow and milk routes and�� good example of pioneer determination. The house was maintained for three generations by the Spangenberg family until 1972 when it was sold to the Dows who continue the preservation of the house. J C N N A—D�Cl2I6 N W i S, E, d IM E 1 H H �b�—flEIGH H D Ei H L q ('� CONJUf�CTI0�1 WITH SIPiILAR STRUCTURES I�� THE VIC[NITY) 1.I5 IT GENERALLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC? Z.DOES (T CONTRIBUTE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTIWUITY OF THE STREET? 3.IS IT A fCCAI POINT IN ITS PREA? DESCRIDE It is an imposing stone structure that blends well with its surroundings despite age differences. , . . ., � B �ESCRIBE IfiS PRESENT SETTING tiARDS, TREES, FENCES, WALLS, PAVIfJG TREA F1ENT, OU BUILD NGS, .ND SO FORTH . IS IT�PRUPRIATE� The building is in a quiet residential area that is we11 shaded by elms. C ARE TH[ STRUCTURE A�JD StTE SU6JECT TO THE [��CRO CHME!� DE t N L . --^------- The only possible detrimental influence is the intrusion of some of the ranch style houses which are not conducive in terms of the visual continuity of the street. V RV I N N IDE I N A U E C NSIDER [ONS [S THE BUILDING THREAiEtJED ---�8E------ WITN DEPIOLITiON BY PURLIC RETAINED IN ITS RETAINED IN ITS OR PRIVATE ACTI0�4? ND ORIGINAL USE? YeS PRESENT USE? YeS T(T�7 �E U E HE S UCfiUkE BE D . - Irrelevant T N IDERATIONS ELABORATE AS NECESSARY --- The structure is in excellent condition I V I I -- — OR RESTORATION YeS d11C1 011 ECONOMfCALLY FEASIBLE? g o i n g IS C NT NUED Pt IN E�I ��LE -- AFTER RESTORATION ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE H Y INDIVIDUALS R GROUPS EXPRESSED A�� IfJTEREST IN PRESERViNG THE STRU U E. Minnesota Historical Society, the owners, Heritage Preservation Commission 1 H us « : A LANO USE LOCATICP! 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I I I � l.� r.. f :+ � � � � O-- —'---- �.� � I _ .., O Q � - � � �I ` '.; . �__ � ----- O ----- `��- �, �` O � �� ` � R1 _�..-- r-.� �.� �n � � o a o o�o �--- --- i -- - 4 �;, �--- ---�- _ o � ►�� ,, �� city of saint paul heritage preservation commission resolution file number date WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Corrr�nnission is authorized by the Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 16006) to recomnend buildings to the City's list of Heritage Preservation Sites and WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Comnission has determined that Como Conservatory, Como Park meets the criteria specified in Paragraph 6, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance. Findings on the building's eligibility are attached hereto as Exhibit A and WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed recommendation of Como Conservatory on September 6, 1977. Pursuant to Paragraph E, Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing was published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on August 14, 1977 and notice was sent to property owners within 350 feet and WHEREAS the City of Saint Paul , as owners of Como Conservatory are committed to a program of preservation for the building. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Cortnunnission that Como Conservatory is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site. moved b seconde by � in favor against ' 1 r HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHECKLIST: HISTORIC SITE EVALUATION June 13 , 1977 i�� ,i i� :� V K� i,t . A `i;:P1E, f!Tlr. Ju('E:�S ,f rL�•.SU�; ---- -- __----- ---.___------___�. �� ` (5T �;�.ti;G EvALUnrIQr�s _.�_------------- - -- ------ � _.__ Dtiil: Lynn Pilgrim, Intern, Hist. Preservation, 421 Wabasha _B__ _,iAIIE_.,�f SUPEPVISCR ----_ -- -- ------------- - ------------------------- ---------U&TE GF ChECI; _ - Jean Berman OE�� tf]U�TI .'� BUlL.11NG A---tJAFt��iF DU�II�D�j_��r��0� �I��A��AD1E OF F[RST OWIJERT----�-�--- � Como Park Conservatory 6--STRCET AD�kESS�OC71Tl�it: OCSCRIPTIOI�j A�I LD E�AL DE�CRI T btJ �'�----------------------------- --- -- _CQn1Q_P_s�rk__��__P.�l_----------- Unplatted land Gov_'t_2 _ NE'-a of SEa Sec.22 T29 R23 �--�1ANI�lflG DISTRI�'��MBER — — --------------- � DAT��T-OR1�TF�L ��1��STRi1�7ti,�f� [ 1 D��I�Ir,ALZ�TSTRUCfiT�N — -� --�— 1915 Conservatory & Service 1914-1929 A1F�N1T� BUILDE�___ ------------------- Frederick Nussbaumer Toltz, King & Day (King Const. Co. , Tonawanda,NY) E IF ADUITI�NS OR MODIFICATI(1NS, DESCRIBE DdITETSj OF CHANfES ARfHITECT��Of CHANGE� � 1925_Fifth_Growing House Added and Fourth Growing House, Rebuilt 1926 Flagstone_Walks Land in North Display House; Econ.omic Gardens Put in North Wing; Marble Walks Put in Palm House and Economic Gardens 1927 Sunken Garden Built in South Wing, Designed by George L. Nason; Ex-Supt. of Parks (1924-1932) and Landscape Architect; New Growing House (#7) Erected on South End of � IF RF'ST�kED,DATE��RESTORAT-(�N ARCH EC�f��-�EfT�bRAfiI�H - , Poadi ng ��ied—Tcon�i nued on back of page) � I�MuVEfi �k11P1 CRIGIN� LOCATfON, DATE OF hl VE ORIGINAL L� Il1�-�� -��----- ------' H--2IR(tslnAl (�WrvEF----- -- —IrlT�l�F1E�TA��bFlFJ�-h`��jTT—Sl�NTfTt7l1�)------------------- City of St. Paul P R E S E t�T_(�WN C k----- --- --------�_.------------- City of St. Paul l'— i1kI�INAL LSE ------- RESEt�SE ------ --__----- - Public Conservatory Same with growing houses directly in back. 7--�RE�E'�T Z(N�If1G __. - — -- ----------------- R-3 . K ➢J6�?f.�FlCES�--------- � ------ --___-- � L 11-'T�� l:I1L Ti�i T�7;------- There is ample parking in lots or along street for normal use, bE�CT�TB��Tr�ifiATi2ffi-�TiTf€;� _�__—.----------- - �en dai��.Q�,m.__�._4 n_m. s�mmert9me_10 a.m_ to 8 �.m..�1II_�har$e)--___._-_-_ - --- —_ \ . ADDITIONS OR MUDIFICATIONS (continued) 1928 Cactus Garden built. 1y31-3'L Fern House Rockery built, improved Economic Gardens, Palm House replanted 3 more Growing Houses built. 1939 Reribbing and reglazing done by W.P.A. 1949 Closed due to Wind damage, damage to Frame Work and glass repaired. 1953 Wooden ribs (cedar) replaced by aluminum, much glass replaced - Hurley Constr. Co. In south wing - glass to pink tined fibreglass. 1954 Wooden stringers replaced by aluminum, much of dom� rebullt by Parks Dept. 1954-55 Rehabilitation of Palm House and Main Entrance vestibule and Fern Room. 1955 Rehabilitation of South House vestibule and North House vestibul�. 1957 Toilets enlarged. 1960 Reribbing of Fern House. ' 1962 Several sections repainted, Entrance Room painted desert sand color; new ornamental fountain constructed in the Palm Nouse; covered lights installed. 1964 June 3 - Rehabilitate lily pond, bench and platform Aug. 27 - Building painted, new concrete benches in the Palm House; new aluminum entrance doors; new tape system; benches in front of conservatory, iron railings in Fern Room 1955-1970 Al1 current parking lots are built, the biggest in 1965; before this time parking was along street. The Superintendent's Office is an addition of the 1960's. L---�UB�i3N�Ti-1FEFEtt�r��E3-TC1/�F�iL��IBlTSG tkA�IT�6ATA–Tfi�Li16I��G�— -- Koeuer. H•F• •.�t��'1�_S�. Paul Buildin4s, St. Paul Planninq Board, c.19�4 R.26 � ._Kellv, Ann " i of�. Paul , Como Park: � Rom�.nce" C. 197� T 1922-27 Report of the Dept. of Parks, Playgrounds & Public �l�gs. �� 13-15 (cont"d " " ' n back) -- H LWN� EEME H L E n l�� i lf�—�bA U N ., I . N , Cedar Ribbin.gs wi th glass individually fitted �� shap�.� irlto �� a1��inqs; re�jyood _ trim; concrete fo�nda.�ion1 irQn and steel frames, Total Cost 155 500 com lete to 1929 H , 1 OR 1 UL ERW NHI � � / �—TU�Fi S . 1 NU 15 - 1 entr vestibule rotunda 1 2 win s 8 rowin houses 1 p�a -t.inq shed, 1 boiler N iC N X ER U[ NG U ES S, , W ND W , . � • ��"�+ � • room Grecian-type flower�ots with brih�tly colored flowers attractive at entrace, lily pond view from entrv, very beautiful , view of parkinq lot unsi4htl_v from entrance, pattern _of glazinqs and curved lines of dome and wings magnificent, rounded doorways and detail of entr_v nice. ti —TTGNTFTCANTTT�TEIiTIII� J ES The ribbing found in all areas is very handsome and is almost web-like in form, stoned walls and statue, p9nds waterfall and fountain accessories add to �leasinq appearance of conservatory; vegetation's diversitv and luShness are magnificent; hidden or ornamental stone and concrete benches create very pleasant seating/conversation niches; elevation changes and a serpent-like path pattern are other intriguing elements; cactus gardens (over ) . , , . " ,�� Published References - continued "St. Paul Pioneer Press" Oct. 22, 1935 "Nussbaumer, Father of Parks Here. Dies" "St. Paul Qispatch" Dec. 30, 1953; "St. Paul Oispatch" Oct. 29, 1954; "St. Paul Dispatch" Nov. 5, 1932 Park Oepartment Files on Como Park and Conservatory , the at entry lure/passerby in. - - ------ -—------------ - E DE'F�'"�"10�. �,F CRlG(�.'�L DESfGt� (l7TiLE �k�NaTJ� ' � T�1�E�'�E C IIS-`CFkJ:fL� The bu_il_ding is yirtually rebuil�, �ut in kQ�ipq, �ith the nr;n�in�_�.�.y�_._._____._._ ^�ESCR[�E (Ek7EElOR, 1��TER1 R _The 300_ x__200'__bu i 1 d_i ng_cons i s t�_Qf � 64; J�i c� domed P 1� m Roq��]�nke.t,Lby__�a.arm�]i ke north_and_south di��_v�in��g]��.fern room directly_�.r��r.usiin�_frnm.�DUntain back. T S(GPiTF1ZA?IT �ITE�EA�URES�� V 171-1��FENCE, 6l�1LC, GA�E, UN1�UE PTAI�fi-Ff,�`f��'Tf.L�,^LIlFJb3�b�TNG DESIGI�,�T� ' � A lovel�y lil�y_pond direct� in front, parkinq lots to south and l.s�DLf4r�� to north � —Z21?��A`iIBIL�Y WIiH Et�VIRONS IS BUILDI��C AN INT USI N GN HE N 1 HB H ?) ��Of 9E�) � An excellent park settinq, the onlv drawback is the aoor� land��pgd �arkin4 1ot•_ HV C L ND I N L BOR WHERE NEGES RV lC— 3TRDLTOAAL�6Qfl6AESS 0 BUILDING �� D —'F AT�---�T601t � EtJ NC S ��— I ��fICTFT�f�hNZ`�aF�� Y N6 �a�— � h17(jNTE1�7�N�E 0�7�DJA�ENT-P --F�— — �--GENE�IR L ND[TION Of NE[6HBORHOOD �G00� fA1R POOR �IT�—bN The exterior paint is peeling very noticeably and is unsightly; qeneral soundness of building is questionable. Exhibits consist of the permanent collection and four annual shows at Christmas, Easter and two other times The conservatorv offers an excellent di_�lav of desert, _rain_forest/tropical and other exotic, rare plants. ___ — �--AR�CAiT�CTURAT—'— --__ _ 1.IMDOkTANT BECAUSE Of AGE (UNE Of pLOEST 1�: C1TY) 2.STrLE JR PERIOD (IOENtIFY) �.(S IT A Ut�IQUE ExlU1PLE Of TNIS STYLE I�I THE CIT'I? Y-f� !� ONE OF A FEW GUOD EXl11PLE) OF TNIS STYLt IN ThE CITY? c.iS I� A GOUD EXANPLE OF A CC'�itON STYLE ST(LL VkEVALENf IN THE CITY7 3.IMVOkTApi WURK OF A PkUPiINENT ARCNITECT OR MASTER B�ILDER? 4.I�tPORCAh1 AS VAkT OF CLUSTER OF RELATED BUfIDINGS IN BLOCK FRONTAGE OR SiREETSCAPE? --Il1�-desian of_ ar�k bv Architect Fr��erick Nussba�mPr, Su erintende�_�parks�� 189U-1922. It is the only conservatory in St. Paul and its victorien �sty�� is unique here__It is the last of recognized freestanding crystal�lace conservatories in Minnesota. N RE LEC CULTUR L, S , C �OMIC, MILI RY, LI CA S C NS R 9U ED L E 5 WELL 5 TO PARTICULAR STRUCTURE) l.A5SOCIATED W[TH A SINGLE EVENT OR SERIES OF EVENTS OF NAT10P1AL OR LOLAL IMPORTANCE (IDENTIfY) 2.ASSOCIATED 1N A MAJOR WAV WITH iHE LIfE OR ACTIVITY OF A SIGNIFICANT PERSONALITY Of NATlONAL OR LOCAL IMPORTANCE (lDENTIFY). j'�$SOCIATEO WITH A SIGN[FlCANT LOCAL GROUP OR ORGANIZATION, INCLUOING SOCIAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS 1MPORTANT IN THE SETTLEMENT Of _THE CITY OR 17S PARTS (IDENTIFY) _Since 18$8 Como Park has been a major_meetinq pldce for the Twin Cities. At the turn of the century a trollev ride from St Paul throuqh Como Park to Minne�polis was very popular and with the opening of the Conservatory in 1914, the Park's popularity spread regionally. The Conservatory draws spectacular crowds each year, especially si�rina the Winter Chrycant �mum dj��j,a,y each hric� _ Como Conservatorv is a ma 'or achievement of Frederick Nussbaumer, Park Supt. from 1890_1922, and the "Father" of St. Paul 's park system (see attached biographical sketch) . ��CIE1�h'�1W � L 1 IT�-F!� i H I R q 1!� CONJUIiCT!UU wITH SRIILAR STRULTURES III ThE VICINITY) l.lS [T ;,Er�ERALLY vISIBLE TO 7HE PUBLIC? �.DOES IT CONiRIBUTE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL COWTINUITY OF THE STF:EET? 3.IS fi A. F;�CA� POINT IN ITS AREA? DESCRIDE Focal point of area, very visible in immediate area, camouflaged by wooded areas and high wooden fence which hides boiler house/qrowing complexec {��.��_� � � J •' , ' � � '�-� -�� ._ r. ti 3 DESCRIBE (T5 �'RESEtlT SETTIhi��ARUS, TkEES, FENCES, WALLS, P VIN TitE FIEh , OD U D N , .ND �t H . IS—IT-A�VRbARIAT� Park setting is very appropriate. �-A�TE ��R��k�ND �ITE SUBJE -fHE ��k�IA�H� N , --- `------ ---�---- -- — N DE [ NS IS�'NE BUILDINf TH�EATENED —� WITN OEMOU T10N BY PUBLIC RETAINED IN 1TS RETAINED IN ITS �� OR PRIVATE ACTIOIi? ORIGINAL USE? PRESENT USE? ls? Not considered N IOER 1 NS EL B A E S NECESSARYT �— � OR RESTORATION � EC�NOMICALLY FEASIBLE? [ NUE 1 E�l tICE -- AFTER RESTURATION ECUNOMICALLY FEASIEiLE �HAVE�AN N V UAL ROUPS El( R SSE H ItITER S IN E N H U U Yes, Minnesota Historical Society, St. Paul Historic Preservation Commission, " � eig or oo ssoc. is r c �A � IAND U�E LOCATICM PIIIP (B ) S(TE PLAII �C � LI`�T l�F i'�LOk SLIDES OF STRUCiURE IN A6ENCY COLLECTIO�� (LIS'f SLICE IDENTIFICATIGi! ilUf48ER, DATE, PHOTOGP.APHER) �C � Pr!OTi,GFNPHS OF STRI�CTURE (NOTE DATE AND PHOTOGRAPHER fCR EACH) �E � ACOfTIUh�AI DESCk[PTIVE PIATERIALS, IF AVAILABLE (E.G., ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, PHOTOGP.APHS, IIEN'S CLIPPINGS) F STAff (,p�1t�E"iTS CN S'GfUFIC�NCE OF SITE aiographical Sketch: Frederick Nussbaumer Frederick Nussbaumer, 1850-1935, was born in Juringen� Baden, Germany, where I�e attended the public schools and graduated from the Polytechnical School in freiberg. In 1867, he went to London. He worked at Kew Gardens, a botanical center of major i►i�portance. In 1869, he went to Paris where he obtained further experience and train- ing from the largest nursery in France. In France Mr. Nussbaumer met H.W.S. Cleveland, then recognized as the leading landscape architect in the United States. Cleveland was imPressed with Nussbaumer's work and urged him to go to the United States. A few months later the Franco-Prussian War broke out. Nussbaumer was forced to leave France to serve in the German Army. In 1812, H.W.S.Cleveland sugges�tto St. Paul Council that a large park be developed around Lake Como. Como Park was established in 1888. Nussbaumer arrived in St. Paul in 1878. He worked for 10 years as a contract landscaper. In 1888 he became fore- man at Como Park. On June 15, 1889, he was promoted to the position of superintendent of parks. He held this position for 33 years, until June of 1922. puring his super- intendent years Nussbaumer's work became irternationally known, Como Park being the representation of "his most conspicious and impressive achievement." Como attained internationQ�recognition as a "garden spot" during the "City Beautiful " era. Many commissions and delegations interested in city beautification, visited and studied Nussbaumer's work. Como Park Conservatory is Nussbaumer's concept. The con�ervatory, a Crystal Palace,hobviously modelled after the Kew Gardens where he previously worked. Como Conservatory became and continues to be a major regional attraction. In summarizing Nussbaumer's work, one article decries that "his greatest work was in making St. Paul aware of its parks and willing to expand its beauty spaces and boulevards. . . . 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' .i� �' ,� � i -�" -- - - - - I +' �';1 ' '1 _ �• �? 1 � '{ ,�, w3 i . "�C _.. � _ city of saint paul her�tage preservation commission resolution file number date WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Cormnission is authorized by the Heritage Preservation Ordinance (Saint Paul City Ordinance 16006) to recommend buildings to the City's list of Heritage Preservation Sites and WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Corr�nission has determined that the residence at 2203 Scudder also known as Part of Lot 14, all of Lots 15-17 Block 42, Saint Anthony Park Addition meets the criteria specified in Paragraph B Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance. Findings on the building's eligibility are attached hereto as Exhibit A and WHEREAS the Heritage Preservation Comnission held a public hearing on the proposed recommendation of this residence on September 6, 1977. Pursuant to Paragraph E Section 4 of the Heritage Preservation Ordinance, notice of this hearing was published in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press on August 14, 1977 , and notice was sent to property owners within 350 feet and WHEREAS THE PRESENT OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stacl�, have maintained the historic character of the property and intend to continue this program. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission that this residence is hereby recommended to the City Council as a Heritage Preservation Site. moved b seconde by � in favor against �+ ��.�`?�`''. , HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION CHECKLIST: HISTORIC SITE EVALUATION ri A i�AME, TITLE, ADU�ESS OF PERSOiI S (1f,KIr;G EVALUATIONS � � -DkTL � � Constantinos P. �k�uq5 Edmund Shovill , 421 Wabasha 4-12-77 B tlAI4E 0 SUPERVISCR --- - - UfTE Gf ChECE: Jean Berman DE I ICRTICCJ F BUILDIPJG �-f�AME BUILDI�IG COhV40P� �lAP1E OR NAME OF FIRST OWWER --�-�---"---"--"- Andrew R. McGill House REE DTl ES L CAT OY DESCRIPT[Of� APJD LE AL DESCR TI N - l---------�-- ------ '- 2203 Scudder'Avenue, St. Paul Part of lot 17, lot 16, block 42, St. Anthony Park Addition Wa�a,10 /C' �-�L NW NG D S 1C '�UMBER --------- �2 �-b J L IJSTRUI,TIuN ERI OR G N L C NSTRUCT ON - �888 H BUI E ----- -- ---- W. A, Hunt W, P. Hemep�way E ! DD TI NS OR MODIFICATIONS, OESCRIBE DATE S OF CHANGES ARf,HITECT 5 OF CNPNGES The original wrap around porch, the second story porch, and the carriage house were removed in 1930. Also in 1935 the Crowley Fence Company was contracted to install an iron fence around the front yard of the mansion. F ES URED, D E OF ES OR TION RCH EC RES T P! OVED R Pt RI INAL LOCA ION, DATE OF h1 VE ORIGINAL L C II�fTIN-- H IGIN L W��E tl E � I �NTFT � Andrew R. McGill RESEN WNER � -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Eileen) Stack I IN L USE PRESF�NT US Residence Res�dence 7��E EN tJING - RT-2 K UBL tiL ESS LI1I E Ct�L ! EG X L h'I N , It1 , S ------ There is no access at all by the public (private residence). . . - . �FIIBLT�H�€b N E E U L L H � Bleqen, Theodore C. , Minnesota: A History of the State of Minnesota, 1963 Castle, Henry A. , History of St. Paul and Vicinity, Volume III, Chicago, Illinois, 1912 Upham, Warren, Minnesota Biographies, 1655�1912, Collections of the Minnesota Historical Societ Volume XIV, St. Paul 1912 T�T��EF�ET�A�E��TtT�J--�H��LL W N, ELEMEN S��H�UL��ZSNSIDE� U N E �t5 ILUE : D N E N U U , YE CK N The primary construction material is wood, There are two chimneys made of muck and mortor. The foundation has been laid on earch. The house is typically Queen Anne, sporting a period roof, clapboard siding, and _ assymetrical design. H G OD POOR X U L E W N H �66�— —FAT— R X 0 IE E . Yes NU I L 5 2 � �:�k�2�c� I ICANT EX ER R BUILD NG FE URES DO W YS, R , WINDOWS, N , L S, CH E ILS,DO MERS, E C. Outer double doors contain decorative iron work. In addition, there is a two story tower which has clapboard siding as does the rest of the house. UR The interior has retained many of its original features, including an oak balustrated staircase, inner doors containing elaborate decorative glass panels, and original lighting fixtures, door knobs, door hinges and woodwork. _ . . �'��_ r . .r r r-�,��,� -E- �ESE En' ii CR?� P;AL DES GFi — Lf�LE a�N WE �O�DE IE� L�S:CEh�fiLE X DE- $C(TIBE�XTERfOR, INTERIOR F—�T�NTFTCICN� T��EATURES PAVING, FENCE, W LL, GA E, UNIQUE P�T M��T6,I,L , LANDSCA I��G uESIGtd, tTC. The house is situated on ground which is 2-3 feet higher than the level of the street and is supported by a brick wall great height. Also, there are 2-3 large elms G PA IBILITY WITH EHVIROP�S IS BUILDI��G AN INTRUSION UN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?� co�,�E�T�i n�Fie yar�wfii c`�i i s Ti �ounded The building relates quite well with the rest of by an iron fence. the neighborhood. Some of the other buildings on Scudder Road are also of the Queen Anne style. HY I AL CONDITION ELABO TE WHERE NECESSARY lC—�TifD U 0 BUILDIN6 �T� X �— E G D 1F POOR X EH NCE S E � � I R X CE Y N X N EW D CEN ES �� X G NERAL C NDITION OF NEIGHBORHOOD GOOD FAIR POOR X , Both structure and site are in excellent condition. � , � � � � �� l.1hIPORTANT BELAUSE UF AGE (OIJE OF OLDEST IN CITY) 2.STYLE OR PERIOD ([DENTIFY) �.IS IT A UNIQUE EXAMPLE OF THIS STYLE Itl THE CITY? t.l� IT ONE OF A FEW GOOD EX�f1PLES OF THIS STYLE IN THE CITY? c.IS !T A GOOD EKAMPLE OF A CQPUtON STYLE STILL PREVALEWf IN THE LITY? 3.IMGORTAqT WORK Of A PROMINENT ARCHITECT OR MASTER BUILDER? 4.111PORTANT AS PART OF CLUSTER OF RELATED BUILDI��GS IN BLOCK FRONTAGE OR STREETSCAPE? The mansion is in the Queen Anne style of architecture. It is a bea_u_tifu_1 exam�le of_this still prevalent style in St. Pa ul . Much of the aesthetic c�ualit_v of the _ structure is derived from the character of the neighborhood. With one obvious exception (see VIC) most of the other structures along the block frontage _ contributes greatly and relates well to the style of the McGill mansion. B H C L C N REFLECT CULTURAL, SOCI .L, ECONOMIC, MILITARY, OR POLITICAL ASSOCI TIONS A TRIBUTED TO WHOLE AREA AS WELL AS TO PARTICULAR STRUCTURE) 1.ASSOCIATED WITH A SINGLE EVEt1T OR SERIES OF EVENTS OF NATIOtJAL OR LOCAL IMPORTAWCE (IDENTIFY) 2.ASSOCIATED IN A MAJOR WAY WITH THE LIFE OR ACTIVITV OF A SIGNIFICANT PERSONALITV OF NATIONAL OR LOCAL IMPORTANCE (IDENTIFY) 3.ASSOCIATED WITH A SIGNIFICANT LOCAL GROUP OR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING SOCIAL OR ETHNIC GROUPS IPiPORTANT IN THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CITY OR ITS PARTS (IDENTIFY _ The mansion was the home of Andrew R, McGill from 1887 to 1905, the date of his death. McGill was a prominent political figure during the turn of the century. His positions included the governorship, state senate seat, postmaster general _ of St. Paul and insurance commissioner. � During his turn as governor, McGill successfully led a move for high license fees for saloons. This act became a model for other states to follow. V � D ��B H W , R L E, J i N 1EN H H H. fl I�H H H R L �I Ip CONJUI�CTIOP! WITH SIt1ILAR STRUCTURES I�J THE VICINITY) 1.IS IT f,ENERALLY VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC? Z.DOES IT COMTRIBUTE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL CONTINUITY OF THE STF,EET? 3.IS [T A F^CAL POINT IN ITS PREA? DESCRIE3E , The building is an integral part of the architectural continuity of the street. The site is situated at a bend on Scudder Road� and has � ��.+ �;�e.+ ��--- y` ' � It is, therefore, prominently visible when one is in the immediate vicinity of the structure. B OESCRIBE ITS PRESENT SETTING 4ARD5, TF:EES, FENCES, WALLS, PAV1tJG TREATFIEM1T, OU BUILDINGS, .ND 5 fORTH . IS IT �-PRUPRIATE? The mansion is in a residential area which has other structures nearly as comparable to it in size, quality and age. Scudder Road curves and is fairly well shaded at certain po�nts. C RE HE STRUCTURE A�ID SITE SUBJEC TO THE Et�C 0 CH �EU E � L U . - - -� The only possibly detrimental influence to the mansion is a modern two story apartment building across the street from it. This apartment building mainly affects the visual continuity of the streetscape. I N DE N USE NSIDEP IONS (S THE BUILDING THREATEtJED �T BE WITN DEPIOLITION BV PUBLIC RETAINED IN ITS RETAINED IN ITS OR PRIVATE ACTIOIi? NO ORIGINAL USE? Ye$ PRESENT USE? Y_�_ VE UL H[ U E A . CONSIDER TIONS ELABORATE AS NECESSARY The present owners plan to restore the mansion to its original aa�earance themselves, I V I OR RESTORATION ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE? Y 2 S IS C N INUED Pt [N E�JAtiCE AFTER R.ESTORAT[ON ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE Y 2 S H NY INDIV DUALS OR GROUPS EXP ESSE W I��TEREST IN ESE VING THE STRULTU E Minnesota Historical Societ.v ��iTTA�fs � : A LAND USE LOCATICN PIAP B SITE PLAN C L.IST UF C'�LOR SLiDES OF STRUCTURE [N AGENCY COLLECTIOf� (LISf SLICE IDEPITIFICNTIGi! �lUt46ER, DPSE, PHOTOGFAPHER) C PHOTLGFNPHS OF STRUCTURE (��OTE DFTE AND PHOTOGRAPHER fCR EACH) E ACDITIUIJAL DESCRiPTIVE hiATERIALS, IF AVAILABLE (E.G., ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS, PHOTOGP.APNS, PoEIdS CLIPPIf�GS) F STAFF CG�^t�E�lTS CIJ S?Gt�IFICAP�CE OF SITE � ; ; �� ,o o / �� _ _� � ., ! .� , �� ,. ' � c o � �� /�, A ¢ -t W,� I / O , , ��\� \� ' � T�—' A� 1'� . / . _. 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"�, ,�4 ,�� 4�<�> � � , �� ` "�� y�p y v i � i z {dy 9��°�AI,� F a��' } 7' "� ,,,� I� I ' �QS�.'�$ � ��"�+' � #�� I � n ��s�, ,..., � � ! f � � � a ,.�• ,��f i� r i � • � S � ^ a�� ,► � � � 'II1 f� !�*r� rw+��Aj ,� �:�! l�—��`� .V^+t��.v.��I,'�, i� � �I� �� .+...."'�■�. a^fi'9` 1 1�� ,'. ... :=,. �c��i �rr I .'":''"� _.r�MM�r�r' 1��r� �r.rw� ~ .-(i.!''. � ► � � � I�,,3�� , NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEABING Notice is hereby given that the City Councll oi the City of Saint Paul will . hold a public'hearing in the Councll Chambers, 3rd floor City Hall and Court House,at 10:00 a.m.o ecember to consider the design o e following properties as Heritage �PreservaUon Sites as recommended by the St. Paul Heritage Preservation ,Commission: Cqmo Conservatory�omo Park The McGill House-2203 Scudder : The Spangenberg-375 Mount Curve Blvd. Information on the historical siqnifl- cance of these properties in on ffie in the City`Clerk's Office, 386 City Hail and in the Plannin� Section of the Department of Plamm�g and Economic Development located at 921 Wabasha _ St. and may be viewed there upon request. Dated Octobe 31, 1977. RO� NIIX, � ' City Clerk � (November 12, 1977) , � � NOTICE ' O�PUBLIC HEARING �Notice is'hereby yiven ihat the City Council of the Qty of Saint Pa�l will hold a puDlic hearing in ihe Councll Chambers, 3rtl floor Cify Hatl end Court� Houae, at 10:00 a.m. on De- � 'Cembr 15. 7977 to consfder the desiq�ation o1 fhe followiny' proDerties es Heritaye Preser- vstlon Sites as recommendatl by the St. Pe�l Heritaye Pres- , ervetion Commisslon: Como Conservafory • Como perk TAe McGlll House-2203 ScuOd- �- er � The Spany enbery - 375 Mount � Curve Blvd. � Intormation on the historicat sipnlficance of inese prop ertles ' is on�Ile io tbe City Clerk's Uff- � 'ice, 386�City Hall and in the Pla�niny SeCtion ot the Depart- ment of Plenniny end Econom- � ic Oevelopment loceted at 421 -. Wabesha Sf. and may be . vlewecf there upo�requesl. �Dated October 31,1977 Rose Miz, Clty Clerk � .}Press 6 Dispafch,November 5. no.39! � - . l� 3� . C�"1 "'" CfTV OF ST. PAUL DgPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT S�RVtCES ASSESSMENT DIViSlON 713 CITY HALL ST.PAUL,MINNf50iA 55102 November 25, 1977 File XI974 Page HPC �k9 - Dear Citizen; As a courtesy to you, and as required by law, we want to notify yau about a puhlic hearittg which may a£fect you. The Council of the City of St. Paul will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the City Rall and Court House (third floor) at I0:00 a.m. on December 15, 1977 on the; Application for nomination of this property to the City's list of Heritage Preservation Sites. The property address is 2203 Scudder Street and is Yocated on the northwest corner of Scudder and Atty Streets. The property is c3escribed as follows: Beginning at point on Scudder Street 130 ft from NE corner of Lot 17 thence SWly on said Street to point 53 ft SWly of Ely line of Lot lS thence NWLY to point 48 ft WLY from NW corner of Lot 15 thence NELY to point 32 ft Ely of NWLY corner of Lot 15 thence to begfnning being part of Lots 14 thru 17, Blk 42 If you would like further information about this hearing, contact the Current planning Sectian of the Planning Board, 421 [dabasha Street or telephone 298-4154. While the City Charter requires that we notify you of the hearing, we want to help you to learn fully about any improvement that could affect you or your coaanunity. Therefore, I sincerely h�pe you can attend �his hearing, so that you can nake your views about it kno«n to the City Council, whether for or against. J. WILLIAM DONOVAN VALUATIOV AND ASSESSMENT �NGINEER � - _ " ; �� r ' , , � t � . � , _ , . ' � � � , . � � .. ' � � . .� .. . . .. .. � ' . ' � . : � . � . . . � ' . - . . . . � - ' � � , � . . . . . . � . 1 . . . . . � . . . . . . . . . . . . . ' . � .. . �G�. . .. . , .. . � � � � � � . . � � � � � �. � . i � _ . r . , � , . . . . . . � . . � . \. . . , . . - . ' . . . � ' . ' � �I� . .. . . . .. . � � . . .. . ' `� . . . � . � . . � � � . . � . ' i . � �, 1 � ' , � . , ; � ' I i - .. . ; � . � ' . , _ - . � � � � ' , ,. lk�! lt l9?? ; : _ , , . , , �. Hqi 11i�t�b� i P3q�r �rs : , � E. 4t11 �t. . _ , , . ��► �'IMI'lM I�� _ , . � � � , � � ,. ._ � � ��rs L�rp� ��M . � , , , _ , , � 8is: ' . . . , , . 1�i �;�,� �1� i� at#�o�t �iw �' �o � �t.IA� � in - !1M �. � �'l�r� �i�w� �s oe � 1�0�� , 1'�'►? �t lVor�� s s!!l�11�Art�� . ; o!{ytiilY'lie�i�on.�t �r,tn� t� � �I!#n+�d. � . . , - , , . - . . ' , T+t�'#� ��r _ , , _ , - , - . : ,� � , , � � ; . Ci� +��lt . - , . , � ��.. . _ , , . ` � , , , . . ��► ' ' ' . * : . � � � , . , . ; T , , . . ✓ • ' ' r , . . �,, � � . �.r . ; � � - . . . - . . � .. � . � . � . ' � , . . , _ . ` . , . . � . . . � . . ' . . . ., r . .� , . . . . . . . . - . � � . ��. ' -. .. I . � � 7 . , . .. .. . . - . � .. . � . � . , . � . ' ,. . . . � .. � . . . . �. . :�� . � . � � . �. � , � � , - '. . �. . .- .. . .. � . � . . ' . �. � ��. �.. � � � � � . �. . - , � � ;♦ .. . . .... . . � . . . . . .. . � .. . . , . I . .. i . . � . � . , - . . . . .. � . . , . . NOTICE OF PUBLIC IiEARING Notice is hereby �iven that the City Council of the City of Saint Paul will hold a public heaxing in the Counc3l Chambera, 3rd f:Loor City Ha_ll and Court House, at 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 1977 to consider the designation of the Fo]lowing properties as Heritage Preser�vation Sites as recommaended by the St. Paul Heritage Preserva,tion Comm�ission: Como Con�3ervatory - Camo Park The McGill House - 2203 Scudd.er The S�angenberg - 375 Mpunt `�turve Blvd.. Information on the historical significance of these prapert�ies is on file in the City Clerk's Offiee, 3� City Hall and in the Planning Section of the Department of Planning and Economic Develapment located at �+21 Wabasha St. and may be viexed there �.pon request. Dated October 31, 1977 Rose Niix, City Clerk , ' � � \ ' � , � --- . � , � �.'� 9� S �: ,, , , . . . , ; � . � - .. . , .� - . , �. , � , � . . . . . - . � . , -' . � . .i. .. . � . . � . _ � \ . , . . . _ . . , . . ' . . . . ,.. .. � . � .. . . . . . . . I '" . , . . . . , , . . . � � . . � . . . . � _ . . _ . . . . . . 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