Irvine Park Historic District

Irvine Park Historic District is a neighborhood in Saint Paul built around a central square with an ornate fountain and public gazebo. The area contains rows of houses from the 1800s featuring different architectural styles such as Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, and Carpenter Gothic.

The neighborhood was established in 1849 when two men created a New England-style public square. This layout became influential for how Saint Paul developed and continues to shape the district today.

The square was named after one of its founders and became a gathering place for the community. Visitors can observe how different house styles reflect the wealth and tastes of families who lived here during different decades of the 1800s.

The park is easily walkable and offers different routes for exploring the houses and central square. Events held on the grounds require advance permits, with different timelines depending on whether you are a resident or visitor.

A house built in 1852 is the oldest structure in the district and was moved multiple times to different locations. Its journey shows how people in this area have preserved and adapted their most important buildings.