Alexander Ramsey House
- Year
- 1868
- Style
- Second Empire
- City
- Twin Cities, MN
The Alexander Ramsey House was built in 1868 in St. Paul in the Second Empire style for Minnesota governor Alexander Ramsey. It now operates as a house museum and is a well-preserved example of the style.
the building
Mansard roof. The house's mansard roof and ornament, characteristic of the Second Empire style, are visible from the street.
the style
Built in 1868, the house is a well-preserved example of the Second Empire style, marked by its mansard roof and ornament.
More on Second Empiresignificance
The Alexander Ramsey House is a National Register of Historic Places contributing property and is also individually listed on the National Register.
nearby
- John M. Armstrong House
- James J. Hill House
- James J. Hill Reference Library
- Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul
- Landmark Center
- Harriet Island Pavilion