The Nation’s First Black Municipal Architect @MinnesotaPBS
The Nation’s First Black Municipal Architect  @MinnesotaPBS
Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Clarence Wigington didn’t just design buildings — he built legacies. As the nation’s first Black municipal architect, he left his mark on St. Paul, from fire stations to ice palaces. Follow along with us during Black History Month and beyond to learn more about the Black figures who shaped history.

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