Fifth Street Southeast Historic District Resurvey Project

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February 14, 2024

[taken directly from the City of Minneapolis' website]

We’re resurveying the Fifth Street Southeast Historic District. Read about the process.

Overview

History

The Fifth Street Southeast Historic District was designated in 1976. In 1980, we finalized the boundary and determined contributing and non-contributing resources. More research is needed to understand the district’s history.

We received a federal grant and hired New History to:

  • Research the history of the historic district
  • Take photographs of each property from the public right-of-way
  • Recommend a period of significance
  • Confirm which properties are contributing or non-contributing

This project will help us better understand the properties in the historic district. We will also learn how the historic district has changed over time.

The historic district boundary will not change as a result of this project.

View a map of the district

The Van Cleve House at 603 5th St SE, circa 1890 (Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society)
The Van Cleve House at 603 5th St SE, circa 1890 (Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society)

 

Survey process

  • The consultant team does the survey and writes the report.
  • Staff review the survey forms and report.
  • Drafts will be sent to the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office for review.
  • Staff will bring the report to the HPC for discussion in the summer of 2024. This will not be a public hearing.
A bird’s eye view of the Fifth Street Southeast area in 1867 (A. Ruger and Chicago Lithographing Co., Courtesy of Library of Congress)
A bird’s eye view of the Fifth Street Southeast area in 1867 (A. Ruger and Chicago Lithographing Co., Courtesy of Library of Congress)

 

Community feedback

We will host two community meetings during the project. Check back for updates.

Contact us

Rob Skalecki

Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

[email protected]

Phone

612-673-5179

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415