The Orville L. Freeman Building, a key location in St. Paul, is situated at 625 Robert St. North. This guide provides detailed directions and essential information to help you easily reach this destination on Robert Street.
Located between East 12th and East 14th streets, the Freeman Building on Robert Street is conveniently adjacent to the Metro Green Line Robert Street station. Its prominent location on Robert Street makes it accessible via various transportation methods. The main entrance is easily identifiable by its curved exterior wall, located towards the southeast end of the building.
For deliveries, including hand-delivered correspondence or payments for any MDH program, please use the loading dock at the back of the building. To reach the loading dock, from Cedar Street, turn onto East Columbus Avenue, positioned within the Capitol Complex between the Centennial Building and the National Guard Armory. Then, turn left onto East Central Park Place. The loading dock will be on your right, approximately half a block down East Central Park Place. The loading dock is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dock staff will handle your delivery and contact the appropriate personnel within the Freeman Building.
Parking Options Near Robert Street
Finding parking near the Freeman Building on Robert Street is straightforward with several options available. Important Note: For two-way traffic access to parking on either side of the light rail tracks, please use West University Avenue at the Capitol Complex.
Here are parking suggestions in the vicinity of Robert Street and the Freeman Building:
- Metered Centennial Ramp: Located on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, access the Orange Level for metered parking.
- Surface Lot on East 14th Street: Situated north of the Stassen Revenue Building and west of Jackson Street, this surface lot offers convenient parking.
- Metered Street Parking: Available along Cedar Street and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
- Metered Surface Lot at Sherburne Avenue and Cedar Street: Located at the corner, this is another metered surface parking option.
- Public Parking at the Capitol Complex: Explore additional public parking options around the Capitol Complex area for more choices.
For more extensive information on public parking in the Capitol Complex, you can refer to the Capitol Complex parking guide.
Driving Directions to 625 Robert Street
Whether you are coming from the north, south, east, or west, these driving directions will guide you to the Freeman Building at 625 Robert Street.
From the North via Interstate 35 East
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Take exit 107C, University Avenue, towards the State Capitol.
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Turn right onto University Avenue.
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Turn left onto North Robert Street.
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The Freeman Building will be on your left side of Robert Street, positioned between East 12th and East 14th streets.
For parking from this direction, after turning onto University Avenue:
- Turn left onto either Jackson Street or Robert Street, then turn onto East 14th Street to access parking options.
- Alternatively, continue on University Avenue and turn left onto Park Street. Follow Park Street around the Capitol, where it transitions into Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. You will find a surface lot and street parking on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with more street parking to the right on Cedar Street, and a surface lot to the left on Cedar Street at Sherburne Avenue.
From the South via Interstate 35 East
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Take exit 106C, 11th Street, and turn left onto Robert Street.
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The Freeman Building will be on your left side on Robert Street, between East 12th and East 14th streets.
For parking from the south:
- From East 11th Street, turn left onto Cedar Street to reach Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or Sherburne Avenue for parking.
- Alternatively, continue on East 11th Street and turn left onto either Robert Street or Jackson Street, then turn onto East 14th Street for parking.
From the East via Interstate 94
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Take exit 242A, 12th Street, towards the State Capitol.
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Merge onto East 12th Street.
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Turn left onto Robert Street.
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The Freeman Building will be on the left side of Robert Street, located between East 12th and East 14th streets.
For parking when approaching from the east:
- From East 12th Street, turn right onto either Jackson Street or Robert Street, then turn onto East 14th Street for parking.
- Alternatively, continue on East 12th Street and turn right onto Cedar Street to access parking on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or Sherburne Avenue.
From the West via Interstate 94
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Take exit 241B, 10th Street.
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Turn left onto Wabasha Street.
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Turn right onto East 11th Street.
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Turn left onto Robert Street.
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The Freeman Building will be on your left on Robert Street, between East 12th and East 14th streets.
For parking from the west:
- From East 11th Street, turn left onto Robert Street and proceed to parking on East 14th Street.
- Alternatively, from Robert Street, turn left onto East 12th Street and then right onto Cedar Street to find parking on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or Sherburne Avenue.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, you can contact the Freeman Building at:
625 Robert St. NP.O. Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
651-201-5000
This guide ensures you have all the necessary directions and parking information to easily locate and access the Freeman Building on Robert Street in St. Paul.
