Preserving Minnesota's oldest standing building

Name: Preserving Minnesota's oldest standing building
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T13:03:07Z
Duration: 3 min 19 s
Description: Work is underway to preserve the oldest standing building in Minnesota. The Round Tower was constructed in 1820 as a defensive point for Fort St. Anthony, which was later renamed Fort Snelling. The structure was deteriorating from water damage but is now covered in scaffolding as it's repaired stone by stone.

FOX LOCAL Minneapolis · May 5, 2026 · 3m 19s

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Work is underway to preserve the oldest standing building in Minnesota. The Round Tower was constructed in 1820 as a defensive point for Fort St. Anthony, which was later renamed Fort Snelling. The structure was deteriorating from water damage but is now covered in scaffolding as it's repaired stone by stone.

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