Floyd B. Olson House

Historic house in Minnesota, United States

United States historic place
Floyd B. Olson House
The Floyd B. Olson House viewed from the southwest
44°54′52″N 93°18′14″W / 44.91444°N 93.30389°W / 44.91444; -93.30389
Arealess than one acre
Built1922
Architectural styleBungalow/Craftsman
NRHP reference No.74001023[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 31, 1974

The Floyd B. Olson House is a historic house located at 1914 West 49th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.

Description and history

It was originally the residence of Floyd B. Olson, who was Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party governor from 1931 to 1936.[2] It is a bungalow with an unusual ornamental feature: it has two classically inspired pillars that support an arched roof over the entrance.[3]

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  2. ^ http://www.nordicway.com/tour/?p=tour/view&id=97 Nordicway.com
  3. ^ Millett, Larry (2007). AIA Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul. p. 234.
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