Minnesota State Law Library
Minnesota State Law Library
Around the time the Court was finally gaining traction in the legislature to get a new building, the Historical Society was also looking for a new and improved building. It was decided that the Historical Society would get a new building and that the Courts would take over the site of the old building as well as the Mechanic Arts High School building site. Included here is some background information on the Historical Society building and its construction.
This is the house that was on the site across from the capitol before it was removed for the Historical Society building.
Horses were used for digging out the basement of the Historical Society Building.
The foundation of the Historical Society building is in place in 1916.
The building is progressing in this photo from 1916. The front stairs are now visible.
The facade and brick outer structure are nearing completion in this image.
