Old Main (Augsburg College)
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New Main-Augsburg Seminary
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| Location | 731 21st Ave., S., Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°57′57″N 93°14′30″W / 44.96583°N 93.24167°WCoordinates: 44°57′57″N 93°14′30″W / 44.96583°N 93.24167°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architect | Omeyer, Didrik A.; Thori, Martin P. |
| Architectural style | Renaissance Revival |
| NRHP Reference # | 83003653 |
| Added to NRHP | October 6, 1983 |
Old Main is a building on the campus of Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. It was built in 1901 at a cost of $35,000, designed by the St. Paul firm of Omeyer and Thori and built by Charles F. Haglin, who built other structures such as the Lumber Exchange Building and the Peavey-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator. The building, originally known as "New Main", was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
The building is large and symmetrical, evoking a classical architectural style. When it opened, it contained a chapel, gymnasium, classrooms, library and museum. It became the center of campus activity and a point of pride for the college. It has not been altered significantly from its original design. It retains its architectural integrity, as well as its historical and educational significance. A number of renovations in 1980 aimed to improve energy efficiency while preserving architectural details from the past.
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