- For Lease $23.00 - $25.00/SF/YR
- Property Type Office
- Property Size 87,804 SF
- Lot Size 1.91 Acre
- Year Built 1911
- Date Updated Jan 7, 2025
The Richards Gordon School, established in 1911 by the City of Saint Paul and overseen by the Saint Paul Board of Education, stands as a notable architectural gem within the city's landscape. Designed by local architect Raymond R. Gauger (1895-1977) and constructed by contractor Paul Steenberg (1885-1969), the school boasts a distinctive cream-colored brick exterior adorned with various ornamental features, reflecting the Beaux-Arts style prevalent during its era.
Noteworthy for its innovative construction methods of reinforced concrete and brick cladding, the Richards Gordon School was among the city's earliest "fireproof" educational institutions. Over the years, it underwent expansions to accommodate a growing student population, including additions in 1917 and 1923, designed respectively by the City Architects' office and City Architect Frank X. Tewes (1885-1929).
Renowned cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, famed for creating the "Peanuts" comic strip, attended Richards Gordon Elementary School, where he notably advanced through his studies. The school's initial design followed the conventional layout for an eight-classroom facility, featuring spacious "recitation rooms" capable of accommodating up to forty students each.
In 1936, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) funded the construction of a limestone wall surrounding the school property, enhancing its architectural appeal and contributing to its enduring legacy. The school's namesake, Richards Gordon (1829-1911), was a prominent Saint Paul businessman and co-founder of Gordon & Ferguson, a renowned fur wholesale company. Charles W. Gordon succeeded his father as president of the company in 1911 and was actively involved in the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association as a trustee.
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Highlights
- One block from Selby-Snelling intersection - walking distance from Whole Foods, Starbucks and numerous other restaurants and shops
- Off-street parking
- Transit access with the nearby Green Line, A Line BRT, and several bus routes
- Close to several colleges and universities
- Convenient location close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, and MSP International Airport
- Kitchenettes in many suites
- Building conference room - 15 person capacity
- Shower facilities - bike to work
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Walk Score ®
89/100
Very Walkable
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Bike Score ®
76/100
Very Bikeable
- City St. Paul, MN
- Neighborhood Union Park
- Zip Code 55104
- Market Minneapolis St Paul
Points of Interest
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Snelling Avenue
0.55 miles
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Fairview Avenue
0.78 miles
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Hamline Avenue
0.78 miles
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Lexington Parkway
1.20 miles
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Victoria Street
1.65 miles
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Raymond Avenue
1.70 miles
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Dale Street
2.13 miles
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Westgate
2.31 miles
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Western Avenue
2.62 miles
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Prospect Park
2.83 miles
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Speedway
0.33 miles
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Holiday
0.55 miles
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Sinclair
0.60 miles
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Metro Sound & Lighting
0.65 miles
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ChargePoint
0.66 miles
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Tesla Supercharger
0.80 miles
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BP
1.13 miles
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Greenlots
3.52 miles
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Lot B
0.36 miles
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Lot C
0.41 miles
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Lot A
0.43 miles
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North Lot
0.53 miles
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Griggs-Midway parking
0.77 miles
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Leonard Center Lot
0.79 miles
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University Centre Lot A
0.90 miles
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University Centre Lot B
0.91 miles
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Lot G
1.02 miles
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Quality Inn
0.98 miles
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Midwest Hotel
1.33 miles
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Montrose Moderne
1.38 miles
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Midway Motel
1.42 miles
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Bobbin House Studio
2.44 miles
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Hampton Inn & Suites
2.86 miles
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Home2 Suites
2.89 miles
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Residence Inn by Marriot
2.98 miles
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Radisson
3.02 miles
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Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area
3.09 miles
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Firebox Deli
0.07 miles
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The Naughty Greek
0.09 miles
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Zait & Za'atar
0.10 miles
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yum! Kitchen and Bakery
0.13 miles
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Neighborhood Cafe
0.14 miles
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Tommie's Pizza
0.15 miles
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Taste of Thailand
0.16 miles
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Dunkin'
0.16 miles
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Red's Savoy Pizza
0.17 miles
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Andiamo Italian Ristorante
0.31 miles
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Concordia University St. Paul
0.46 miles
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Higher Ground Academy
0.47 miles
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Laura Jeffrey Academy
0.49 miles
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Ramsey Middle School
0.53 miles
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Macalester College
0.63 miles
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Minnesota Internship Center High School
0.72 miles
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St. Mark's School
0.73 miles
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Early Childhood Hub West
0.94 miles
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LEAP High School
0.96 miles
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Gordon Parks High School
0.98 miles
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Primrose School
0.18 miles
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Highland Park Montessori School
0.49 miles
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St. Paul Learning Center
0.89 miles
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Hodan Childcare Center
1.47 miles
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St. Paul's Childcare Center
1.57 miles
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KidsPark Hourly Child Care
1.69 miles
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Early Childhood Development Center
1.81 miles
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New Creations Child Care & Learning Center
1.94 miles
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The Little School
2.08 miles
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Bethlehem Child Care Center
2.09 miles
Frequently Asked Questions
The price for office space here is $24.00/SF/YR.
The property includes 1 Office space. Availabilities total 539 square feet of office space.
Yes, availabilities here may be suitable for small businesses with 1 office space under 5,000 square feet available.
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