The Historic Hill District of Saint Paul: A Documentary

This project aims to create a documentary and companion website to capture and share the extraordinary range of historical events in the Historic Hill District of Saint Paul. Also, to make a strong case for the value of historic preservation that can inspire current and future generations. With over a thousand historic structures, the District is on the National Register of Historic Places and includes the sometimes-overlapping areas of Ramsey, Crocus, Cathedral, and Summit Hills. This documentary will demonstrate how these neighborhoods came to provide an outstanding example of historic renovation and preservation. The lessons learned here can be applied to innumerable communities in the state and beyond, whether small towns, cities, or similar neighborhoods in other urban centers. We will offer it to all Minnesotans in every county via their local public television stations and on the web.