Herman Mueller House, 3228 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| Address: | 3228 Park Avenue |
| Neighborhood/s: | Central, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1904 |
| Primary Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Architect or source of design: | William O. Clark |
| Builder: | William O. Clark |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| First Owner: | Herman and Martha Mueller |
| Part of the Site: | Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
INTRODUCTION
According to Minneapolis building permits, original owners, Herman and Martha Mueller, commissioned Contractor William O. Clark to erect this Colonial Revival home on Park Avenue. Construction was completed in November of 1904 at a total cost of $3,240.
BUILDER
William O. Clark was a prominent and successful local builder, having built many important residential and commercial structures in the city. According to the Compendium of History and Biography of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, "Minneapolis presents many evidences of the skill and ability of William O. Clark as a builder, for through a long period he was identified with contract work in this city and many beautiful residences are the indication of his efficiency and high standing in his chosen calling. Mr. Clark has erected many beautiful homes in Minneapolis which are still among the attractive residences here. His preliminary training has been thorough and comprehensive and he was a close student of the business to which he devoted his life. He thoroughly understood the scientific principles as well as the practical phases of his work and the structures which he erected are a splendid combination of utility, strength, convenience, and beauty." [1]
William Clark and his wife, Francis, also called Park Avenue home, having built and lived in both 3342 Park Avenue and then later 3348 Park Avenue until the 1920s.
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1. Compendium of History and Biography of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota: H. Taylor & Co., 1914.
