VanDyke–Libby House
The VanDyke–Libby House, located at 612 Vermillion Street in Hastings, Minnesota is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was built in 1868 by William J. Van Dyke, a banker and merchant. In 1880 the home was bought by Rowland C. Libby who was part-owner of a saw mill and door and sash factory. He lived there until 1911; in 1914 the building was converted to a sanitarium. Originally known as Hope Sanitarium, its name was later changed to St. Raphael's Hospital, which in 1929 moved to the Thompson-Fasbender House.[1]
VanDyke-Libby House | |
 The VanDyke-Libby House from the east | |
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| Location | Hastings, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°44′22.2″N 92°51′11.3″W |
| Built | 1868[1] |
| Architect | William J. Van Dyke[2] |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001533[3] |
| Added to NRHP | October 2, 1978 |
The building's Second Empire architecture is reflected in its mansard roof and imposing size. The original cost to build the house was an exorbitant $25,000.[1]
References
- "Historic Sites:Hastings". Dakota County Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2004-05-11. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service. 2007-10-12.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
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