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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).
- 1849
- Greek Revival
- November 25, 1969
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
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.
Text-to-speech Audio. Dating back to 1850, the John H. Stevens House is one of the oldest surviving structures in Minneapolis, and the first in the area to be built west of the Mississippi River. John Harrington Stevens, sometimes called the “Father of Minneapolis,” constructed the house north of its present location, near Hennepin Avenue ...
Feb 24, 2020 · The house has been relocated twice since 1850. Thousands of school children helped move the house in 1896 next to Minnehaha Park, and in 1982 it was moved into the park. The museum opened to the public in 1985. Contact Information and Directions. Call 612-722-2220 or visit Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board for more details. 4901 Minnehaha ...
Oct 16, 2008 · Photographed By Keith L, October 16, 2008. 1. John Harrington Stevens House Marker. Inscription. Built in 1850, this was the first house on the west bank of the Mississippi, located at Saint Anthony Falls near the present-day Minneapolis Post Office. John H. Stevens received permission to occupy the site, a part of the Fort Snelling military ...
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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