The Marvels of Masonite Tempered Presdwood in Minneapolis
The Washburn Park Water Tower was designed in 1930 by Harry Wild Jones. Towering 110-feet above the highest point in Tangletown, the structure holds 1.35 million gallons of water and still performs its original function in the summer months. The 16 foot “Guardians of Health” sculptures ringing the tower were created by John K. Daniels, [...]
Saint Paul’s Union Depot
The first Saint Paul Union Depot was completed in 1881. The old station had its peak year in 1888 when eight million passengers passed through. The current structure was completed in 1923. At the height of the Jazz Age, the depot had 9 platforms on the concourse serving 18 tracks and 9 railroads. The Great [...]
The St. Paul Women’s City Club Building Then and Now
The Art Deco St. Paul Women’s City Club Building in downtown Saint Paul once provided a dining room, assembly rooms, dressing rooms, and bedrooms for members and guests of the club.The St. Paul Women’s City Club. The organization grew out of a post World War I American Woman’s Club movement. The group met in the [...]
Clarence W. Wigington’s Highland Park Water Tower
The octagonal Highland Park Water Tower was designed Clarence W. Wigington. A city of Saint Paul architect from 1915 to 1949, He also designed the Keller Golf Course Clubhouse, the Saint Paul Public Safety Building, and Como Park Pavilion. Wigington is often considered the first big city African-American municipal architect in the country. The 134 [...]
The Oliver Crosby House Then and Now
Crosby was the founder, president and chief engineer of American Hoist and Derrick Company. AmHoist made a name for itself manufacturing unique products for lifting and construction tasks. Oliver Crosby was also the inventor or co-inventor of 36 patents issued between 1887 and 1925. Many of these were for hoisting devices and cable enhancements. Among [...]
