Nels Peterson House, 1772 W. Lafond Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Nels Peterson House | |
| Address: | 1772 Lafond Avenue W |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: | Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1889 |
| Primary Style: | Victorian |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | McKay |
| Building Permit Number: | 20771 |
| First Owner: | Nels Peterson |
Nels Peterson House, 1772 W. Lafond Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
(44.959911° N, 93.175215° WLatitude: 44°57′35.68″N
Longitude: 93°10′30.774″W)
(44.959911° N, 93.175215° WLatitude: 44°57′35.68″N
Longitude: 93°10′30.774″W)
This is a simple Victorian house.
Some significant details include "fairly simple house with interesting elements. Enclosed porch with bracketed pediment. Unusual fan window somewhat Queen Anne in style. Flared eaves."
The legal description is "Lot 3, Block 6, Forest Lawn Addition"
"This house was one of five standing in 1892 on the block between Lafond and Thomas, Wheeler and Fairview. It has been altered considerably."[1]Contents |
History
"The original owner and occupant of this house, which was built for $2,500, was Nels Peterson, a contractor and plasterer."
