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Sauk Centre Heritage
Heritage Heritage
PALMER HOUSE PALMER R HOUSE E National Registry of Historic Places
Built in 1901 and located on the corner of Main Street and Sinclair Lewis Avenue. Still has the original tin ceilings and Venetian stained glass windows, and was only the second building in the state of Minnesota to have electricity installed. The public is welcome to browse through the lobby, enjoy the many historic photographs, dine in both the restaurant and pub area and reserve hotel rooms during their stay in Sauk Centre.
ORIGINAL MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT National Registry of Historic Districts
This 10-block district is considered the inspiration for Sinclair Lewis’ 1920 novel, “Main Street,” and the concept of “Main Street” as a symbol of American small towns. Comprises 74 contributing properties.
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SA AUK CEN NTR RE E HIST TOR O Y Y MUSEUM/
Photos courtesy of Sauk Centre History Museum
THE RED SCHOOL HOUSE
Located on the corner of Highway 71 and 3rd Street North.
SINCLAIR LEWIS BOYHOOD HOME National Registry of Historic Places
810 Sinclair Lewis Avenue. Tours are available throughout the summer months. Harry Sinclair Lewis, Nobel Prize winner, grew up in this home, along with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Lewis, and brothers, Fred and Claude. Call Sinclair Lewis Foundation at 320-352-5359 for tours.
SAUK CENTRE HISTORY MUSEUM/ SINCLAIR LEWIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
430 South Main Street. The library was completed in 1904 in the Renaissance Revival style, with a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The library is located in the upper level, while the Sauk Centre History Museum occupies the lower level. The library hours: Monday, 10 am-5 pm; Tuesday, noon7 pm, Wednesday, 10 am-3 pm; Thursday, 1-7 pm; Friday, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, 9 am-noon and Sunday, Closed. History Museum hours: Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, 1-5 pm; Wednesday, 10 am-2 pm; Thursday, 1-5 pm; Friday, noon-4 pm; and Saturday, closed or by appointment. Call 320-351-8777. During the summer months, the museum will be also be open on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Stop in to see a comprehensive display of period fashion and militaria.
Bruce (Bruno) & Nikki Rohde, Owners
In between Sauk Centre & Long Prairie on Hwy 71 Great Food • Friendly Service • Full Menu On & Off Sale Liquor Gas & Diesel • Convenience Store One Stop Shop • Easy in, Easy Out Large Parking Lot
All New Pay at the Pumps • Marathon Gas 320.732.2018
Heritage of Sauk Centre
STOCKADE MARKER
A boulder on the corner of 7th Street and Birch Street designates the place where a stockade was built to protect settlers as the Sioux Indians, led by Chief Little Crow, fought a desperate struggle to regain their Minnesota lands during the Uprising of 1862.
STEARNS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Located on the corner of 12th and Ash Streets. Annual fairs began in 1901 and continue to present day. The grounds are also used during the summer for horse shows, auctions and community events.
THE CEMETERIES
Greenwood, Calvary, St. Paul’s and Oakland. Just east of town are located four cemeteries where many early pioneers, Civil War veterans and townspeople are buried, including Alexander Moore (founder of Sauk Centre), Frank Eddy, the first representative of Minnesota Congress to be born in the state, and Sinclair Lewis.
SINCLAIR LEWIS PARK, BANDSHELL and FOUNTAIN
Located at 826 Park Road. The most recent addition to the park is the mural in the bandshell done in 2017. he ght sota ets Annualfairs
Family Restaurant Nightly Specials
Reception Hall with seating capacity up to 350
Located 10 Mi. No. of Brooten on Co. Rd 18 or 7 Mi. So. of Sauk Centre on Hwy. 71, then 5 Mi. W. on Co. R. 22. 320-352-2683
PADUA PUB
THE SAUK CENTRE WAKING TOUR is a guided tour of the colorful Sauk Centre community. It’s about one mile of easy walking, taking stops to learn about our murals and benches, as well as the artists behind them. You will also hear about the town’s history and some of the interesting people who have lived here, including author Sinclair Lewis. To schedule a tour, please email 510artlab@gmail.com. This tour is free. Any gratuities will be donated to the 510 Art Lab.
