Oct 17, 2022
A Special Note From the Caretakers!
Julia F. Gauthier noted that Edward & Mary Saunders had a daughter named Cornelia who married Charles Stott. Stott was also in the coal business. Julia and her family are their caretakers at 443 Holly Ave and looked after their home from the early 1910s - early 1920s!
A Special Note From the Caretakers!
Julia F. Gauthier noted that Edward & Mary Saunders had a daughter named Cornelia who married Charles Stott. Stott was also in the coal business. Julia and her family are their caretakers at 443 Holly Ave and looked after their home from the early 1910s - early 1920s!
Oct 17, 2022
Posted Date
Oct 18, 2022
Historical Record Date
Oct 17, 2022
Source Name
Julia F. Gauthier via HouseNovel's Instagram
Source Website
Oct 06, 2022
Oct 06, 2022
Edward and Mary Saunders House
The house at 323 Summit Avenue was built in 1893 for Edward and Mary Saunders. Designed by Clarence Johnston in the Renaissance Revival style, the original construction cost came to about $35,000. Construction of the brick and stone mansion started in July of 1892 and was completed in September of 1893. Edward Nelson Saunders was born in 1845 in Ohio. He married Mary S. Proal on February 9th, 1874 in Saint Paul, and together they had five children. Edward worked in the coal business, and in his career became the president and treasurer for the Northwestern Fuel Company. With a large fortune, in 1892, he invested in a home on Summit Avenue. Mary Saunders was heavily involved in the social realm of the rich and famous in Saint Paul and hosted various clubs and parties from her family’s mansion. Edward Saunders died on June 23rd, 1913 in his home, and Marry lived there until her death on December 19th, 1937. The home was then sold that year to the Catholic Church, but today is a private residence.
Edward and Mary Saunders House
The house at 323 Summit Avenue was built in 1893 for Edward and Mary Saunders. Designed by Clarence Johnston in the Renaissance Revival style, the original construction cost came to about $35,000. Construction of the brick and stone mansion started in July of 1892 and was completed in September of 1893. Edward Nelson Saunders was born in 1845 in Ohio. He married Mary S. Proal on February 9th, 1874 in Saint Paul, and together they had five children. Edward worked in the coal business, and in his career became the president and treasurer for the Northwestern Fuel Company. With a large fortune, in 1892, he invested in a home on Summit Avenue. Mary Saunders was heavily involved in the social realm of the rich and famous in Saint Paul and hosted various clubs and parties from her family’s mansion. Edward Saunders died on June 23rd, 1913 in his home, and Marry lived there until her death on December 19th, 1937. The home was then sold that year to the Catholic Church, but today is a private residence.
Posted Date
Oct 06, 2022
Historical Record Date
Oct 06, 2022
Source Name
St. Paul Historical
Source Website
Dec 01, 1973
323 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, USA
E. N. Saunders home, 323 Summit Avenue, St. Paul Photographer: Lutz, Thomas J. Content: Approximately 1973
Dec 01, 1973
Posted Date
May 27, 2022
Historical Record Date
Dec 01, 1973
Source Name
Minnesota Historical Society
