F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby was published on April 10, 1925, meaning that it just celebrated its centennial here in 2025. Aside from being an enduring American classic, Fitzgerald also had ties to classic Hollywood and many of his works went on to inspire films. In honor of Gatsby‘s centennial, I wanted to share some photographs from points of interest that I visited, which honor F. Scott and his wife, Zelda.
Birthplace of F. Scott Fitzgerald
481 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Fitzgerald was born on the second floor on September 24, 1896. He lived there as an infant until his family moved to Buffalo in 1898.
Fitzgerald Family Home
286 Laurel Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Five blocks east of Fitzgerald’s birthplace is 286-294 Laurel, Laurel Terrace, where Fitzgerald lived in 1908 and 1909. His family occupied the first house in this large Victorian row house.
F. Scott Fitzgerald House
599 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102
Fitzgerald rewrote This Side of Paradise while residing at 599 Summit in the summer of 1919. The novel made him famous and effectively launched his career.
Grove Park Inn
290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
In the mid-1930s, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald resided in Asheville. As Zelda required more care for her mental health, F. Scott stayed at the inn during this trying period. He occupied rooms 441 and 443, which are now marked with a plaque.
In addition, there are other tributes to F. Scott Fitzgerald in the hotel entrance, including furniture from his suite.
Highland Hospital (former location)
75 Zillicoa St, Asheville, NC 28801
Tragically, Zelda perished when Highland Hospital in Asheville–where she was residing–caught fire. In memory of her, there are various tributes to Zelda around the location.
The Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange St, St Paul, MN 55101
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theatre in St. Paul. It was initially named the Sam S. Shubert Theater but was renamed in 1994 after St. Paul native F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
In honor of Gatsby‘s centennial, the Minnesota History Center had a special exhibit on Fitzgerald in their library. In addition to the many artifacts on display, they also hosted a read-aloud of the novel on its centennial.
Hometowns to Hollywood 