2104 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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== Related Links == | == Related Links == | ||
| + | [http://wcco.com/entertainment/Mary.Tyler.Moore.2.361518.html] | ||
| + | Finding Minnesota story on the renovation and sale of the house | ||
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| + | [http://special.lib.umn.edu/findaid/xml/naa074.xml] | ||
| + | Edward Stebbins' files at the Northwest Architectural Archives | ||
Revision as of 04:44, April 5, 2008
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| Address: | 2104 Kenwood Parkway |
| Neighborhood/s: | Kenwood, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1892 |
| Primary Style: | Victorian |
| Additions: | 2005 expanded kitchen and living space |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Architect or source of design: | Edward Somerby Stebbins |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| First Owner: | Spencer E. Davis |
| Notes: | Known as the Mary Tyler Moore house.
The first owner, Spencer E. Davis, was a Civil war veteran. He was a member of the 114th New York Infantry Company K, Army of the Republic. In Minneapolis he was the owner of the Monitor Drill Company. A letter from Spencer's sister is listed in the Minnesota Historical Society's catalog and a photo of him is in the MHS Visual Resources Database. |
(44.9613° N, 93.311222° WLatitude: 44°57′40.68″N
Longitude: 93°18′40.399″W)
Contents |
History
Exterior shots of this home appeared in the popular Mary Tyler Moore television show. In the show the third floor apartment of Mary Richards, the television reporter character played by Mary Tyler Moore, was in this building at the fictional address of 119 North Weatherly Avenue.
Memories and stories
Photo Gallery
Related Links
[1] Finding Minnesota story on the renovation and sale of the house
[2] Edward Stebbins' files at the Northwest Architectural Archives
