1339 West Van Buren Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Hugh Flanley house | |
| Address: | 1339 West Van Buren Avenue |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1887 |
| Primary Style: | Queen Anne |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | None Listed |
| Building Permit Number: | 9976 |
| First Owner: | Hugh Flanley |
| Notes: | Asymmetrical design featuring second story projecting bay supported by sunrise motif brackets on West facade. Gabled open entrance porch with dentils. Incised carving in window frames. Some colored glass windows. Decorative stickwork. |
The original owner of this house, which was built for $1,250, was Hugh Flanley, a blacksmith who lived at 493 Charles Street. The sweeping gabled roofline and ornate and intact charm of this cottage, make it a pleasing asset in a neighborhood of many newer houses.
