Floyd B. Olson House

Floyd B. Olson House
Location 1914 W. 49th Street,
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
Area less than one acre
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 historic house located at 1914 West 49th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.

Description and history

It was originally the residence of Floyd B. Olson, who was Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party governor from 1931 to 1936.[2] 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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