Andrew R. McGill House facts for kids

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Andrew R. McGill House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
The Andrew R. McGill House from the southeast
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Location	2203 Scudder Ave., Saint Paul, Minnesota
Area	less than one acre
Built	1888
Architect	W. A. Hunt
Architectural style	Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.	74001037
Added to NRHP	December 31, 1974

The Andrew R. McGill House is a special old house located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's known for its history and unique style.

About the McGill House

This house was built in 1888 for Andrew Ryan McGill. He was the governor of Minnesota from 1887 to 1889. The house was designed by an architect named W. A. Hunt. It is built in the beautiful Queen Anne style. This style was very popular back then.

Who Was Andrew McGill?

Andrew R. McGill was born in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, on February 19, 1840. He had a long and interesting career in Minnesota.

• He worked as a lawyer in Nicollet County and St. Paul from 1861 to 1869.
• From 1870 to 1874, he was a private secretary to Governor Horace Austin.
• He then served as Minnesota's insurance commissioner for many years (1873–1887).
• His most important role was serving as the governor of Minnesota from 1887 to 1889.
• Later, he became a state senator (1899–1905).
• He also worked as the St. Paul postmaster from 1900 to 1905.

A Historic Landmark

The Andrew R. McGill House is considered very important. It was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974. This means it's a special place that is protected for its historical value.