Summit Avenue, St. Paul Gilded Age mansion

James J. Hill House

Thirty-six thousand square feet of red sandstone built in 1891 by the railroad baron who connected St. Paul to Seattle. The original art gallery, the pipe organ, and the family quarters are all intact and tourable.

240 Summit Ave, St. Paul www.mnhs.org/hillhouse $$
How to visit: Guided tours Thursday to Sunday, half-hourly 10 AM to 3:30 PM. MNHS ticket required.

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