George Peavey Mansion
I thought today I would write about a building that is still actually standing and in pretty good condition. Located along Minneapolis's Park Ave, it was known as millionaires row in the gilded age. Over the years however the street was not treated kindly and many grand mansions were torn down. Here is one that still exists. Built in 1903 it is a simple, yet classical Renaissance revival mansion for Peavey who built the first cylindrical concrete grain elevator. He occupied the home until the teens or 20s when it was sold off. As with most large houses at this time it was chopped up. It had been used as offices for a very long time and is still presently used as offices. With 20,000 finished square which includes the two level carriage house, this place would make a large home again or great for offices again.
Built in safe!
Look at this AMAZING original hand painted murals!
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If you like what you read and want to see this blog and projects keep going PLEASE feel free to donate something, even if it's only a little bit. Every little bit helps on this restoration project. Thanks again!
Great post. Thank you for the interior photos. I remember this building when it was Northwestern College of Chiropractic. I believe they moved from that facility in the early 70's. My dad was a student, then faculty member there. It was a special treat to be able to go with him. The tunnel between the house and carriage house (which then was the student clinic, and I think Memorial Blood Bank had space too) was a exciting for a little one. The other thing I loved were the push button light switches, which I am assuming are long gone. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteThe tunnel was cool. I can imagine as a kid running through it from the big mansion. Glad you could share some memories :)
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