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John H. Stevens House, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 50 likes · 1 was here. This 1849-50 house, now located in historic Minnehaha Park, was the birthplace of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. History was...
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The John H. Stevens house built in 1850, originally located where the post office is today. It was moved here to Minnehaha Park in the 1890s. Lots happened in this house. Minneapolis was named here,...
Jun 22, 2021 · Simple architecture and a secluded location make the John H. Stevens House easy to overlook on a visit to Minneapolis' Minnehaha Park — a place where flashier attractions catch the eye.
Phone: 612-722-2220. Email : info@minneapolisparks.org. Hours of Operation. TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Plan Your Route. Bus, bike, drive, or walk. John H. Stevens House. Part of: Minnehaha Regional Park. View Photo Gallery. Features & Amenities. Historical Site Details. History. Pay Parking Lot. Public Art. Walking Path. Good to Know. Admission Rates:
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Inside the house, visitors can can experience the rich history of the house through displays that show the Stevens family and other early Minnesotan families who occupied the house. The Longfellow Houseand Stevens House co-sponsor 90-minute historic nature walks through the park.
Originally located near St. Anthony Falls, the house was home to Col. John H. Stevens and is believed to be the first home built west of the Mississippi in Minneapolis. Stevens had permission in 1850 to occupy the site, which was part of the Fort Snelling military reservation, in exchange for providing ferry service. The Dakota Indians sometimes ca...
Call 612-722-2220 or visit Minneapolis Park & Recreation Boardfor more details.4901 Minnehaha Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (inside Minnehaha Park)The John Harrington Stevens House is a historic structure in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Named for John H. Stevens, it was the first authorized house on the west bank of the Mississippi River in what would become Minneapolis. The house is the second oldest remaining wood-frame house in Minneapolis (the Ard Godfrey house is older).
