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Explore upstairs and downstairs life in St. Paul’s largest house. Built for railroad titan James J. Hill, this 36,000-square-foot Gilded Age mansion was once the largest private residence in the state. With 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, 16 chandeliers, a reception hall nearly 100 feet long, sophisticated technical systems, and a two-story ...
October 15, 1966. Designated NHL. November 5, 1961. The James J. Hill House in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, was built by railroad magnate James J. Hill. The house, completed in 1891, is near the eastern end of Summit Avenue near the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
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A symbol of success, personal taste, and family life, the James J. Hill House recalls the powerful era of the Northwest’s “Empire Builder.” Hill oversaw the planning, construction, and furnishing of the house as if it were a new branch of the railroad.
Plan Your Visit. James J. Hill House is a National Historic Landmark and a legendary symbol of St. Paul’s Summit Avenue. Experience its splendor firsthand and get a fascinating glimpse into a remarkable time in history. Plan your visit today!
Learn about the life of famed railroad magnate James J. Hill, his family, and his legendary Summit Avenue mansion. The James J. Hill House is a National Historic Landmark and part of the Minnesota Historical Society's network of historic sites and museums .
Experience Christmas, 1910—both upstairs and downstairs—in the sumptuous Gilded Age mansion of railroad titan James J. Hill. Admission includes self-guided access to holiday-themed exhibits and a 60-minute guided tour highlighting holiday stories and memories from both the Hill family and their staff.
After amassing a personal fortune estimated at $63 million and over $200 million in related assets, James J. Hill died in his Summit Avenue home on May 29, 1916, one of the wealthiest and most powerful figures of America’s Gilded Age. At the end of his life, Hill was asked by a newspaper reporter to reveal the secret of his success.
House tours; Neighborhood Tours; Exhibits; Field Trips; Events Calendar; Plan Your Visit. Overview; Hours and Admission; Directions and Parking ; Amenities; Accessibility; Shop; Rental; Learn. Overview; About the House; Great Northern Railway; James J. Hill; The Hill Family; Timeline
Details. Amenities. Hours: Wed.-Sat.: 10 am-3:30 pm; Sun.: 1-3:30 pm. Explore the iconic 36,000-square-foot mansion built in 1891 for railroad titan James J. Hill. Visitors will marvel at the intricate wood carvings, stained glass windows and other surprises that adorn this gilded age treasure.