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YOU ARE

INVITED

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE 1006 SUMMIT AVENUE SOCIETY

The 1006 Summit Avenue Society is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to preserving the grace and beauty of the Minnesota Governor’s Residence.

Founded in the 1982 by the former First Lady Gretchen Quie, the 1006 Summit Avenue Society has donated items to the Minnesota Governor’s Residence totaling more than three quarters of a million dollars. Our model for fundraising and support has been used successfully by other Governor’s Residences throughout the country and we are proud to be a vital and growing organization.

The 1006 mission joins ongoing efforts to sustain the iconic elegance of our state treasure as it welcomes dignitaries and visitors from around the word.

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THE

History

OF THE MINNESOTA GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE

The stately Horace & Clotilde Irvine home at 1006 Summit Avenue was completed in 1912 and donated to the State of Minnesota for use as the 'Executive Mansion' by the family in 1965. It has since hosted twelve Governor's & their families.

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Past 1006 Summit Avenue Society projects include refurbishing and remodeling of the Residence, as well as acquiring tasteful accoutrements such as the classic Minnesota state seal china.

The Minnesota State Seal China

MAKE A

DONATION

HELP THE RESIDENCE AND JOIN OTHERS WHO VALUE THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF MINNESOTA’S HISTORY

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A spacious, elegantly decorated living room with a round beige carpet featuring a gold compass design in the center, surrounded by various vintage-style armchairs and potted plants. Governor residence in Saint Paul, MN.

The 1006 Mission joins ongoing efforts to sustain the iconic elegance of our state treasure as it welcomes dignitaries & Visitors from around the world.

Black decorative floral design with symmetrical, ornate pattern on a white background.

A 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Dedicated to preserving & enhancing the public spaces of the Minnesota Governor’s Residence.

Black decorative floral design with symmetrical, ornate pattern on a white background.