The James J. Hill House, built in 1891, dominates the avenue with its Romanesque Revival massing.
Constructed from Minnesota limestone, its sheer scale and attention to detail set the tone for the neighborhood.
Lowry Hill in Minneapolis, meanwhile, presents a different architectural scene.
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The interior features Gustavian elegance alongside Moorish flair.
The site embodies the eras blending of function and aesthetics, a hallmark of Carpenter Gothic design.
Gilbert, famous for designing the Minnesota State Capitol and the U.S. Supreme Court Building.
Cedarhurst boasts two commanding columned porticos, a 100-foot veranda, and an English rose garden.
Inside, the mansions formal ballroom features a pipe organ.
The propertys location on a bluff provided commanding views of his growing empire.
Livingston collaborated with Clarence H. Johnston Sr. to add stained glass and carved oak paneling.
The facade features rounded arches, rough-hewn stone blocks of varying sizes, and a strong horizontal emphasis.
The interior of the 36,000-square-foot mansion reflects a mix of functional innovation and aesthetic richness.
Eastlake influences are evident in the intricate spindlework, geometric patterns, and emphasis on craftsmanship throughout the home.
The Comstocks played an active role in Moorheads civic life, hosting library board meetings and womens club gatherings.
The interior also includes 10 fireplaces and early dual-use gas and electric light fixtures.
After the Congdon family moved to Glensheen in 1908, the house transitioned into apartments in 1919.
The house suffered a devastating arson attack in 2014.
Despite extensive damage, the Traphagen House remains structurally sound and an enduring symbol of Duluths architectural heritage.
During Linds tenure as a U.S.
Congressman and later as Governor of Minnesota, the house was a hub of political and social activity.
The spacious interior originally featured a built-in buffet, sliding doors, and an elaborate central staircase.
In later years, the home underwent significant changes.
Dr. George Reineke purchased it in 1908, converting it into two apartments by 1927.
This remodeling removed several original features, including the staircase and dining room fireplace, and altered its layout.
The house remained in the Ramsey family until 1964, when it was bequeathed to the Minnesota Historical Society.
Built in 1871 and expanded in 1888, the house reflects the wealth and ambition of R.D.
Hubbard, a businessman whose flour milling empire left a lasting mark on southern Minnesota.
A Tiffany chandelier hangs over the dining room.
A wrap-around porch adds both visual balance and functional charm.
The adjacent carriage house complements the residence, showcasing the practical elegance of late 19th-century domestic life.
Though some arches have been infilled with modern rectangular windows, the house retains much of its historic integrity.
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The George W. and Nancy B. Acomprehensive restoration in the mid-1990s saved the property from demolition.
Constructed from Bedford limestone, the home combines European elegance with early 20th-century technological sophistication.
Modern conveniences for 1912 include a central vacuum system, an intercom, and a maze of laundry chutes.
The Great Hall once housed a pipe organ and opened onto a terrace.
