Justice + Preservation: Hidden Stories of Landmark Center

Experience a landmark where history, architecture, and justice converge.

Step back in time and discover seldom seen spaces of one of St. Paul’s most iconic treasures. Join us for a behind-the-scenes guided exploration designed for the curious at heart. This is not your average historical walk-through. We are peeling back the curtain to give you exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to areas of the building rarely seen by the public.

As you traverse this 100+ year-old masterpiece, you’ll walk the same halls that once served as a bustling U.S. Post Office and a high-stakes Federal Courthouse. From the basement theater to the upper courtrooms, to a throne with a view, our expert guides will share stories of the architecture, infamous trials, and the meticulous preservation of this Romanesque Revival gem.

Whether you are a history buff or an architecture enthusiast, this immersive journey offers a rare perspective on the operations of Landmark Center’s enduring legacy.

Know Before You Go

• Please arrive 15 minutes in advance. Late guests cannot be guaranteed entry.
• This tour has limited accessibility
• Be prepared to navigate narrow passages and multiple floor levels
• Comfortable, sturdy footwear is strongly recommended

Photography Disclosure

Rethos staff, volunteers and contract employees may document this event for future promotional materials, fundraising or advertising of Rethos as well as Doors Open and City Stories events. By attending this event, participants grant full permission to Rethos to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, or any other record of this event, for any legitimate purpose without any monetary payment.

If you prefer not to be photographed, please notify a member of the event staff.

About City Stories

City Stories is a multi-day festival celebrating the architecture, history, and cultural stories of the Twin Cities through tours, talks, and experiences across the region. City Stories is produced by Rethos and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry's Minnesota Chapter. Buy tickets to other City Stories events here.

About Landmark Center

Completed in 1902, Landmark Center is a nationally recognized historic site and a defining feature of downtown Saint Paul. Once home to federal courts, the building has been carefully restored and now serves as a vibrant cultural center.

Today, it is owned by Ramsey County and operated by Minnesota Landmarks, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and activating historic places for public use.

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