Northwestern Building

09/02/2026

The Northwestern Building offers studio and offices spaces in a variety of sizes and may be more affordable than you think. And while it is on the National Registry of Historic Places, tenants enjoy modern amenities like no-contract, locally managed, Fast Fiber (300 MBPS upload & download) internet.

Check out our website today to see all of the available units and schedule a tour!

www.NorthwesternBuilding.com

08/26/2026

Good stuff coming up at Calendula Gallery!

08/21/2026

Some State Fair taste right here at the Northwestern!

Thinking about the Minnesota State Fair has us all excited! 🎡✨

🧡 Thai Tea Float — creamy, dreamy, and topped So Yen style
🤎 Yen’s Way Beignets — fluffy beignets dressed up Yen’s way and made for indulging

Our State Fair Specials are here for a limited time, so come treat yourself before heading to the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

Come get it starting Friday August 28th for a limited time only.

08/04/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate National Night Out? Here's a couple in the neighborhood!

JOIN US TOMORROW NIGHT STARTING OUT AT UNION DEPOT AND THEN HEAD ON OVER AND FINISH THE NIGHT OUT AT Friends of Mears Park !!!

Get your dancing shoes on!

08/03/2026

Lowertown First Friday is back this week!

This Friday from 6-9 is Lowertown First Fridays! Stop in and see pop up artist tables from Galaxy and Space Art by Shirlene Perrin, Tatanka Lyons and Donna Johnson! You will also get a sneak preview of our new exhibit by Ethan Edvenson and our regular Calendula artists are always on display.

07/28/2026

🫶Easing into August with new flavors at SoYen Desserts this weekend!

07/24/2026

👀Free guided tour tomorrow at the M!

Join us tomorrow—Saturday, 7/25 at 2 pm—for a free guided tour of "Queering Indigeneity."

Hurry: final two weeks!

"Queering Indigeneity" celebrates the vision and diversity of 2-Spirit, Native q***r, gender-expansive artists in the Upper Midwest: https://mmaa.org/q***ring-indigeneity/

Featured artists: Sharon Day, Ryan Young, Delia Touché, Awanigiizhik Bruce, Niibawi Ajijaak, Awanaabe Syverson, Zoe Allen, Naawakamigookwe Lera Hephner, Noah Polk, Madeline Treuer, Chewie Mason, Asin-Gwiiwizens, Sav Jonsa, Giiwedin, Nick Metcalf, and Penny Kagigebi.

No registration required. Hope to see you here!

07/23/2026

A crowd favorite returns to Lowertown Sounds tomorrow night!

07/23/2026

🏛️ Step into a piece of Saint Paul's history at the Northwestern Building.

Built in 1917 and designed by renowned architect Charles S. Frost, this iconic Classical Revival landmark has been thoughtfully reimagined for today's professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Once home to the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad, the Northwestern Building now offers beautifully restored office and studio spaces where historic character meets modern performance.

✨Here you'll find:
• Light-filled suites with soaring ceilings and oversized windows
• Exclusive Fast Fiber Internet with enterprise-grade performance
• Flexible leasing options and on-site management
• A vibrant community of designers, therapists, engineers, wellness professionals, and small businesses
• A first-floor specialty café and art gallery participating in Saint Paul's celebrated Spring & Fall Art Crawls
• An unbeatable Lowertown location within walking distance of Union Depot, CHS Field, the Saint Paul Farmers Market, restaurants, and transit

More than an office, the Northwestern Building is a place where creativity, collaboration, and community come together in one of downtown Saint Paul's most distinguished historic landmarks.

07/17/2026

Extended hours at the M!

More summer, more M! ☀️

Starting July 1, we're open an hour later, giving you even more time to enjoy the galleries.

Opening hours: Thursday–Sunday: 10 am–5 pm. Free admission, as always.

We look forward to seeing you MORE this summer🌻