Lost Minneapolis Mansions Part II
Hope you all won't get sick at looking at lost mansions of Minneapolis but there are some great sources of information and I thought I would share. Besides not much is going on at my house project but hopefully soon.
Honorable John M Shaw mansion built in 1889 out of brick. Shaw was a prominent lawyer and built this fine mansion in 1880. By 1905 it had already become a detention home for boys and girls. The site of his mansion is now adorned with a modern office building.
Nest is the home of the honorable John B Gilfillan who constructed a house on the corner of 4th street and 10th ave SE. Built in 1856 and enlarged in 1874 the structure is an early one for Minneapolis. This one is a surprise because it actually still stands! Much of it still intact. Take a little look for yourself:
Showing the 1874 enlargement from this photo in 1936. Residence of Judge John B. Gilfillan, 400 Tenth Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis; house built by B.O. Cutter A beautiful Gothic cottage style.
The mansion of Mrs. Louise McNair was a fine red stone mansion to say the very least. Set on a large gracious lot with heavy details, turrets and bays this home contained every amenity one could desire. Mrs. Shaw's husband was a well known lawyer and judge before becoming mayor of St. Anthony in 1869. He also helped with establishing a large gas company for the needs of Minneapolis affording his family great comfort. Her husband died in 1885 shortly before completing the great mansion at 1301 Linden Ave. It was started in 1884. Sadly today the lot cannot even be found as it is a freeway on ramp.
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The site today.
The site of Mrs. H.G. Harrison located at 1112 Nicollet Ave. Built in 1861 in the Italianate style with a striking tower. By the 1920s it was already looking run down and the downtown was eating away at all residential property in this area.
Site today
That's all for today. More to follow!
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!
Honorable John M Shaw mansion built in 1889 out of brick. Shaw was a prominent lawyer and built this fine mansion in 1880. By 1905 it had already become a detention home for boys and girls. The site of his mansion is now adorned with a modern office building.
Nest is the home of the honorable John B Gilfillan who constructed a house on the corner of 4th street and 10th ave SE. Built in 1856 and enlarged in 1874 the structure is an early one for Minneapolis. This one is a surprise because it actually still stands! Much of it still intact. Take a little look for yourself:
The mansion of Mrs. Louise McNair was a fine red stone mansion to say the very least. Set on a large gracious lot with heavy details, turrets and bays this home contained every amenity one could desire. Mrs. Shaw's husband was a well known lawyer and judge before becoming mayor of St. Anthony in 1869. He also helped with establishing a large gas company for the needs of Minneapolis affording his family great comfort. Her husband died in 1885 shortly before completing the great mansion at 1301 Linden Ave. It was started in 1884. Sadly today the lot cannot even be found as it is a freeway on ramp.
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The site of Mrs. H.G. Harrison located at 1112 Nicollet Ave. Built in 1861 in the Italianate style with a striking tower. By the 1920s it was already looking run down and the downtown was eating away at all residential property in this area.
Site today
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!
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