Clarenence “Cap” Wigington was born in Kansas. He was Minnesota’s first African American known architect. He designed civic and residential buildings in St. Paul, and created six designs for St. Paul winter carnival ice palaces during his long career.
Thanks to Mr. Berget’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School, Mr. Witt’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School, Mrs. Leistmeister’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School for the research on April’s Day in History.
Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.
Minnesota Sesquicentennial 