James J. Hill House
The James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, was built by railroad magnate James J. Hill. The house, completed in 1891, is near the eastern end of Summit Avenue near the Cathedral of Saint Paul. The house, for its time, was very large and was the "showcase of St. Paul" until James J. Hill's death in 1916. It is listed as a U.S. National Historic Landmark, operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. It is also a contributing property to the Historic Hill District.
James J. Hill House | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
Minnesota State Register of Historic Places
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The James J. Hill House from the north | |
| Location | 240 Summit Avenue Saint Paul, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°56′42″N 93°6′32″W |
| Built | 1891 |
| Architect | Peabody and Stearns, Mark Fitzpatrick |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque |
| Part of | Historic Hill District (ID76001067) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000405 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | November 5, 1961 |
The home has 36,000 square feet (3,300 m2) of living area and 44,552 square feet (4,139.0 m2) of total space.
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