Thomas Hanson House, 3120 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| Address: | 3120 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: | 1902 |
| Primary Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Architect or source of design: | John Enquist |
| Builder: | John Enquist |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Limestone |
| First Owner: | Thomas and Marie Hanson |
| Part of the Site: | Park Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
INTRODUCTION
According to Minneapolis building permits, Contractor John Enquist completed construction on this classic Colonial Revival home in March of 1902 for owners Thomas and Marie Hanson at a total cost of $4,850.
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER
John Enquist was President of the American Realty & Building Company and had extensive real estate interests in Minneapolis, including more than 30 buildings and residences and several business blocks. His successful building contracting firm employed a workforce of 18-20 workmen, with John handling all of the architectural work for the company.
ORIGINAL OWNER
According to Minneapolis City Directories, Thomas Hanson was the President of the Thomas Hanson Company, a grain company located in Minneapolis at the time of the city's booming milling industry.
Thomas and Marie Hanson lived at 3120 Park Avenue with their two daughters, Dorothy and Agnus, until 1918.
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