Red Rock Center for the Arts - Fairmont, Minnesota

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Red Rock Center for the Arts - Fairmont, Minnesota

This center for visual and performing arts began its life as a church designed by prominent Minnesota architect Harry W. Jones.  The building is a beautiful example of the Richardsonian Romanesque style of architecture.  The building was constructed of massive Sioux Quartzite (red rock) blocks which were quarried in southwest Minnesota.  The red s\tone was combined with contrasting buff colored limestone for a polychromatic effect.   The windows (all 19 of them) on the first level are restored stained glass.  The cornerstone came from Concord, New Hampshire and contains many artifacts of Christian Science teaching and the local church history.

Martin County owns the building and has entered into an agreement with the Martin County Preservation Association for the lease and management of the Center throughout the life of the building.  The Martin County Genealogical Society leases a portion of the lower level.

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Location: 222 East Blue Earth Ave. Fairmont, Minnesota 56031

Phone: 507-235-9262