1726 Dupont Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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| Address: | 1726 Dupont Avenue N |
| Neighborhood/s: | Old Highland, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1926 |
| Primary Style: | Neoclassical |
| Secondary Style: | Beaux Arts |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | School |
| Current Function: | School |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| First Owner: | Church of the Ascension |
| Part of the Site: | {{{site_name}}} |
Property Description: 3 stories; symmetrical structure; brick exterior wall covering with wall decoration exemplified in light colored stone, specifically quoining and stone course work.
Central bay is composed of an arched entry way flanked by one story Doric columns; ledge resting on columns holds urn-like statutes and a shield; window surround on second story (above columns) is composed of banded pilasters with the entablature reading “Ascension School”; above window surround is a balustraded balcony; roof-line balustrade completes central bay
North and south bay have refined detailing with window surrounds around second floor windows; shield as part of parapet.
Memories and stories
Photo Gallery
Church of the Ascension's first school.
File:Tdlindberg--Ascension entry from 1980's Walking Tour.pdf Church of the Ascension's entry in Old Highland's 1980's Walking Tour Guide
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