Floyd B. Olson House

Floyd B. Olson House
Location 1914 W. 49th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coordinates 44°54′52″N 93°18′14″W / 44.91444°N 93.30389°W / 44.91444; -93.30389Coordinates: 44°54′52″N 93°18′14″W / 44.91444°N 93.30389°W / 44.91444; -93.30389
Built 1922
Architect Unknown
Architectural style Bungalow/Craftsman
NRHP Reference # 74001023[1]
Added to NRHP December 31, 1974

The Floyd B. Olson House is a house in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was the residence[2] of Floyd B. Olson, who was Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party governor from 1931 to 1936,. It is a bungalow with an unusual ornamental feature: it has two classically inspired pillars that support an arched roof over the entrance.[3]

References

  1. National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. http://www.nordicway.com/tour/?p=tour/view&id=97 Nordicway.com
  3. Millett, Larry (2007). AIA Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul. p. 234.


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