Eastcliff is a 20-room house overlooking the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, which serves as the official residence of the president of the University of Minnesota system. It was first built in 1922 by local lumber magnate Edward Brooks, Sr., and donated to the university by the Brooks family in 1958, beginning its service as the president's official residence in 1960 when O. Meredith Wilson took the position. In 2000, the home was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is the most-visited public residence in the state (outpacing the Minnesota Governor's Residence), often hosting events five days a week. 6,800 people were recorded attending 159 events in 2005. This article is about the river in the United States. ... State capitol building in Saint Paul Saint Paul is the capital and second-largest city of the state of Minnesota in the United States of America. ... The University of Minnesota is a large university with several campuses spread throughout the U.S. state of Minnesota. ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ... The official residence of the governor of Minnesota Minnesota Governors Residence serves as the official home of the governor of Minnesota. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The building was designed in the Georgian colonial style by C.H. Johnston, Sr., a close friend of Brooks and an architect who had designed many buildings at the university to fit a master plan by Cass Gilbert. Numerous renovations took place over the years, though repair efforts did not keep pace with wear and tear. In 1988, extensive repairs began on the house, but unforseen problems caused costs to double. The ensuing outcry contributed to the exit of president Ken Keller from office. Colonial house Henry M. Jacksons home Everett, Washington A colonial house, also called Georgian, is a style of house that was popular in America from 1690 to 1830. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... US Supreme Court Building, Washington DC, East Pediment, 1928 - 1935 Minnesota State Capitol Cass Gilbert (November 29, 1859 - May 17, 1934) attended MIT and worked for a time with the firm of McKim, Mead, and White. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The following is a list of university presidents who have resided at Eastcliff:

• O. Meredith Wilson
• Malcom Moos
• C. Peter Magrath
• Kenneth Keller
• Nils Hasselmo
• Mark Yudof
• Robert H. Bruininks

Robert H. Bruininks is the current president of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. ...

External links

• University of Minnesota: Eastcliff

References

• Mary Jane Smetanka (2006-02-25). They're spiffing up Eastcliff. Star Tribune. URL accessed on 2006-02-25.