1754 W Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN, USA

1754 W Blair Ave, Saint Paul, MN, USA

The information provided here is from the 1983 Ramsey County Historical Society and Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Sites Survey:

Date of site visit 1/18/1982 Fieldworker: L. Scott

The fenestration is "1/1 rectangular double hung" with a "gable" roof style. The building is built with a "wood frame clapboard."

Significant details: "Simple symmetrical design. Open facade porch with pediment, turned balusters, square columns, and ornate brackets. Gable ends has returns and small rounded arch window. Cornerboards."

Legal description: "Lot 9, Block 4, Forest Lawn Addition"

Historical background: "The original owner of this house, which was built for $2500, was J.R. Alter."

Level of significance: "Local"

Statement of significance: "The most intact and oldest Victorian house on the block."

First Owner: J.R. Alter