Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn
Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn, Registered historic brick barn in Maplewood, Minnesota.
The Ramsey County Poor Farm Barn stands as a substantial two-story brick structure located at the intersection of Frost Avenue and White Bear Avenue.
Built in 1918 by architects Buechner & Orth, the barn functioned as part of a government facility that provided housing and employment for impoverished residents.
The facility maintained a self-sustaining agricultural operation where residents worked to earn their accommodation, meals, tobacco allowance, and regular clean linens.
The lower level of the building currently serves the Ramsey County Cooperative Extension Service and includes educational spaces for University of Minnesota programs.
The underground network of tunnels beneath the barn connected various buildings and notably housed an undiscovered resident for two years during the 1960s.
Location: Saint Paul
Inception: 1918
GPS coordinates: 45.00028,-93.02417
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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