Artspace

Frogtown Family Lofts

653 Galtier Street
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103

Opened 1992

A Capitol view for families

This impressive brick structure in Saint Paul's historic Frogtown neighborhood, built in 1917 as a printing press factory, was Artspace's second live/work project. The Frogtown's 36 apartments include 12 with two bedrooms and 24 with three. Residents share landscaped gardens, a children's play area, and a common art gallery where tenants can exhibit their work.

The Frogtown is less than a mile from the Minnesota State Capitol, whose gleaming white dome can be seen from the building, and within walking distance of the Saint Paul Cathedral and downtown shops and restaurants. A city park is across the street.

Until Frogtown Family Lofts opened in 1992, Frogtown was a neighborhood in decline, and one of its worst eyesores was this old factory. The infusion of three dozen artists and their families brought needed stability to the area and has inspired beautification projects and community gardens throughout the neighborhood.