Posted on February 15, 2008 by southwestblog
Theron Healy one of the most prolific builder/designers
in 19th century Minneapolis…the woodwork in his houses
is magnificent.
Theron Healy Master Builder
Theron Healy’s Ghost
The Healy House
This is a list of houses compiled in the 80s by Anders Christensen
of TigerOx painting. House historian extraordinaire Bob Glancy put it into Excel.
The List
There’s much more to come…Stay tuned!
Filed under: Historic Preservation, Minneapolis Architecture | Tagged: Healy Block, Healy House, Marjory Holly, Peter Holly, Ranty, Theron Healy, Theron Potter Healy | Leave a Comment »
Posted on February 10, 2008 by southwestblog
The House of the Seven Gables
An opulent lantern of a house, restored to the full glamor of the gilded age. And…the carriage house is a BnB!
This beauty is
for sale for the low, low price of $1.5 million. The current owners
meticulously restored the exterior and revived the interior.
Let’s hope the new owners will do [...]
Filed under: Historic Preservation, Minneapolis Architecture | Tagged: Amos B. Coe | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 8, 2008 by southwestblog
3131 Park Ave So – Minneapolis
I saw this house in April 07. It was one of three amazing revivals
on 31st and Park Ave So in Minneapolis featured on the
Mpls/St.Paul home tour.
Incredible. Fourteen years of hard work, craftsmanship and
artistry brought this boarded house back to splendid life.
3131 FAQ for the tour
Filed under: Historic Preservation, Minneapolis Architecture | Tagged: 3131 Park Ave, Al Czech, Central Neighborhood, Minneapolis St. Paul Home Tour, Pam Mehlin | 1 Comment »
Posted on February 1, 2008 by southwestblog
My beautiful, fragile, Bardwell…your stained glass windows ripped out many times…replaced only once!…Rolf Lokensgard
Looter owners and tenants rip out your windows.
The thugs in the hood throw stones through your jeweled splendor.
May the looters and the thugs roast in Hades!
Our heroes, Keith Miller and Marjory Holly!
Sherlock of Homes
May your spirit live on Keith Miller!
Filed under: Historic Preservation, Minneapolis Architecture | Tagged: 2500 Portland, Architectural Looting, Architectural Theft, Bardwell Ferrant, Keith Miller, Marjory Holly, Mary Lou Maxwell | Leave a Comment »