James J. Hill House Press Kit
The James J. Hill House was completed in 1891 as the home of James J. Hill, builder of the Great Northern Railway, and his family. A National Historic Landmark, the 36,000-square-foot mansion is open year-round for guided tours, art exhibits and special events. It is located a half block west of the Cathedral of St. Paul at 240 Summit Ave.
MNHS media contacts
- Allison Ortiz, 651-259-3051, allison.ortiz@mnhs.org
- Jack Bernstein, 651-259-3058, jack.bernstein@mnhs.org
- Nick Jungheim, 651-259-3060, nick.jungheim@mnhs.org
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James J. Hill House
Photo by Joe Michl, courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society
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Home interior
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House tour
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James J. Hill House interior
Photo by June Butler courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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James J. Hill House construction crew, photo by Schuyler M. Taylor, 1891
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James J. Hill, 1863
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