Built in 1887, this Italianate building comprised street level commercial with apartments above. Generous storefront windows restored to original configurations have become distinctive features for front-facing units. The interiors feature expansive walls and vaulted ceilings, within an exterior architectural expression that acknowledges nearby traditional houses. Preservation planner for the Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission, Amy Spong, commented, “This adaptive reuse project had even the most devoted preservationists secretly questioning whether this structure could be rebuilt and rehabilitated to appropriate historic standards. The developer, designer and architect accomplished that and more by adding small cottages atop new garages–making the whole project viable and a standout in the neighborhood.”