Spring Tour 2025

Walking Tour of Irvine Park

St. Paul, Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

The Irvine Park Historic District provides an opportunity to reflect on St. Paul history, the progression of architectural styles through time, and the very specific process of turning a group of derelict houses into treasured National Register and Heritage Preservation Districts. Join a walking tour, led by local preservationists Barbara and Keith McCormick, to get glimpses of all these aspects of the Irvine Park Districts. MNSAH members will be among the first to enjoy the park’s newly restored fountain!

Irvine Park Fountain. Photo by Michael Boeckmann

Murray Lanpher House PreRestoration. Photo courtesy Barbara McCormick

Murray Lanpher House Current. Photo courtesy Barbara McCormick

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Parker Marshall House Now McCormick Current. Photo courtesy Barbara McCormick

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Parker Marshall House, now McCormick, pre-restoration. Photo courtesy Barbara McCormick

Details

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Where: Meet at the fountain in the center of Irvine Park.

The tour will take place rain or shine so dress accordingly.

Irvine Park is located off Walnut Street, a short distance west of downtown St. Paul. The park is two blocks south of West Seventh Street, near Forepaugh’s Restaurant and the Alexander Ramsey House. Parking instructions will be provided.