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The current context of the Central Station block
consists of a wide variety of building styles, ranging
from the late-19th century to the mid-20th century,
and building types, ranging from residential to
commercial. The surrounding blocks exhibit three
important early 20th-century buildings and even more
mid-century modern buildings, demonstrating the
wealth of activity that took place in the 1940s and
1950s. These blocks and their buildings are crucial to
defining important elements that future development
on the Central Station block must take into account,
including key characteristics of historic resources.

Physical Characteristics
Block Features
The Central Station block is bordered by Cedar, 5th,
Minnesota and 4th streets. It sits approximately half-
way between the Rice Park Entertainment District
- which includes Rice Park, the Science Museum
of Minnesota and the Xcel Energy Center - and
Lowertown, which is home to Mears Park, a vibrant Figure 2.12 (Top left): Block
residential and arts community, Union Depot and CHS A, Northwestern National
Field. The block is also approximately three blocks Bank Building; Google, 2016
north of the Mississippi River and two blocks from Figure 2.13 (Bottom left):
Saint Paul City Hall. Block B, First National Bank
Building; Google, 2016
Figure 2.14 (Top right): Block
Currently, the Central Station block is home to the Saint C, Minnesota Building
Paul Athletic Club, an important 20th-century building Figure 2.15 (Bottom right):
in the area. It rises 13 stories and is constructed of Block C, parking garage,
Google, 2016
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