The James J. Hill Office Building, located in the Lowertown Historic District of St. Paul, was constructed during 1887 and 1888 as the office headquarters for the Great Northern Railway Company by the railroad baron James J. Hill. The U-shaped building features a stone foundation on pilings, a brick exterior, interior masonry, stell beams and brick arched ceilings. The immense building is approximately one block wide and one-half block deep. There is an interior courtyard accessible through an arched gateway. 

After sitting vacant for decades, the renovated building will include 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units with wide-open floor plans. The units range from approximately 900 square feet to 3,000 square feet. 

Pricing ranges from $200,000 to over $700,000. The lofts will feature large, arched windows, barrel vault ceilings, exposed masonry, and original woodwork. The lobby will be restored and will include the original wrought iron staircase. The project will be completed by winter 2003.