The history of the Casket Arts Building
The Northwestern Casket Company dates back to 1887, making it one of the oldest buildings in the twin cities. The building served as a casket factory until January of 2005, and the current owners are breathing new life into the building with the goal of creating space for artists and a commercial studio.
The Casket Arts Building
The Casket Arts Building is home to over 100 tenants. As you wander around the building, you will find a variety of tenants. While some studios have regular full-time hours, others are used as primarily production studios with limited hours. Take a look at our directory and call the particular artist or business direct for hours and information.
The Carriage House Building
The Carriage House just opened up studios for artists. Currently about dozen artists are in the building.
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The oldest portion of the former Northwestern Casket Co. at 1707 Jefferson St. N.E. dates to 1887, ranking it among the oldest surviving buildings in the city.

Casket Arts Building

Carriage House Building