Built in 1902, Landmark Center originally served as the Federal Court House and Post Office for the Upper Midwest. In the 1970s, a group of determined citizens saved the building from demolition and restored it to its previous grandeur. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and reopened to the public as Landmark Center in 1978. Today, Landmark Center serves as a cultural center for music, dance, theater, exhibitions, public forums, and countless other special events.

Owned by Ramsey County, Landmark Center is managed by Minnesota Landmarks, a nonprofit organization. Landmark Center also houses Anita's Cafe, Landmarket Gift Shop, five gallery spaces, and several of St. Paul's premier arts and culture organizations.