1636-1638 West Minnehaha Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Gust Anderson | |
| Address: | 1636 W. Minnehaha 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: | 1906 |
| Primary Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | Gust Anderson |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Limestone |
| Building Permit Number: | 47148 |
| First Owner: | Gust Anderson |
| Notes: | Hipped roof porch spanning facade has pediment over central entrances, and is supported by 4-volute Ionic columns. At center of 2nd story of main facade is a small rounded arched window. Large gabled roof dormer on main facade has gable returns. Flared eaves. |
The original owner of this double house which was built for $3,400, was Gust Anderson, a contractor who lived across the street at 1637 W. Minnehaha Avenue. This is a well maintained example of Colonial Revival, a style usually reserved for single family rather than double houses.
