Custom House: Restoring a St. Paul Landmark in Lowertown

Book Presentation with Author James A. Stolpestad

George Latimer Central Library

Sunday, April 17, 2016
2:00 pm
90 W 4th Street, Saint Paul
Andy Boss Community Room
651-266-7000
First it was the Post Office, an architectural Art Deco gem, and then it became the Custom House. James A. Stolpestad, Minnesota lawyer, real estate entrepreneur, and community leader will present his new book, Custom House: Restoring a St. Paul Landmark in Lowertown.
Presented by the Saint Paul Public Library.

Chronicling the history and revival of the historic Art Deco Post Office building on Kellogg Ave., this full-color book features over 220 maps, historic photos and other images, with engaging writing by author and historian James A. Stolpestad. Exhaustively researched, beautifully presented, and full of insights, the book and Mr. Stolpestad’s presentations are fascinating to architects, historians, Art Deco enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of the Twin Cities.

Published by RCHS, produced by White Pine Press, the book is $45, available through RCHS or online.