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Alexander Ramsey House
Address:265 S Exchange St
City: St. Paul
Phone: 651-296-8260
URL:www.mnhs.org
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Description: Make a call on Anna Ramsey, wife of the first territorial governor, at Saint Paul's Ramsey House. Guides dressed as her servants may even surprise you with a tour of the Victorian home and some fresh cookies. Enjoy a glimpse into family and servant life in the 1870s. One of the nation's best preserved, Victorianera homes, the Ramsey House features carved walnut woodwork, marble fireplaces, crystal chandeliers and many original furnishings. Pick up Victorianera souvenirs at the Carriage House gift shop.

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