Look up your property to see its code compliance, permits, and more
Note: Not all properties will have this information.
Use the search function in the upper-left corner of the map to find your address. Watch the tutorial for tips on using the interactive map.
Check out these guides from the Minnesota Historical Society on how to do intensive historical research on your property
Find documents, artifacts, and images with a broader search than census records
Explore federal, state, and territorial census records through the Minnesota Historical Society's Gale Family Library. The National Archives for the federal census has data available up to 1950. The state and territory records limit results to birth records, death records, veteran's graves, and Gold Star role up to specific years. Watch the tutorials below for more information on the census search features.
Access individual property records--such as tax liens, grantors/grantees, and historical documents--in-person or online
Make an appointment to search the Ramsey County Historical Society's collection of original maps, building permits, and more.
View the St. Paul city directories from 1856-1922. The directories are in scanned-image format, but are searchable using the search box in the top right corner of the document viewer.