2218 1st Avenue South
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John Washburn Home/Alano Society | |
| Address: | 2218 2218 First Avenue S |
| Neighborhood/s: | Washburn-Fair Oaks District, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1887 |
| Additions: | Auditorium, 1950 |
| Historic Function: | Clubhouse |
| Historic Function: | Home |
| Other Historic Function: | Home |
| Current Function: | Clubhouse |
| Architect or source of design: | William Channing Whitney |
| Builder: | William C. Pike |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Shingle |
| Material of Foundation: | Stone |
| First Owner: | John Washburn |
2218 1st Avenue South
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Purchased by the current owner, the Alano Society of Minneapolis, Inc., in April, 1942. Opened on May 17, 1942 for Instruction Classes for recovering alcoholics. It is a meeting place for members of A.A. and Al-Anon. It has been in continuous operation longer than any other establishment, in a single location, for these purposes.
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History
Connected two original buildings, main house and carriage house, with an auditorium.
Barn added in 1888 (since demolished).
