1803 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Ascension Place | |
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| Address: | 1803 Bryant Avenue N |
| Neighborhood/s: | Old Highland, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1948 |
| Primary Style: | Mission |
| Major Alterations: | Intact |
| Historic Function: | Religious facility, other |
| Historic Function: | Convent |
| Current Function: | Transitional Housing |
| Builder: | McGough Brothers |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Brick |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| Building Permit Number: | B297895 |
| First Owner: | Church of the Ascension |
| Part of the Site: | {{{site_name}}} |
Property Description: 2.5 stories; balanced, symmetrical facade; central block composed of six bays flanked by north and south wings each composed of three bays; low pitched, hipped roof with slight eaves; mission shaped roof parapets at main entrance and on wings; roof parapets trimmed in stone-like coping; stone lintels and sills adorn each window; main entrance accented by a small gabled roof with petite classical columns supporting an arched entry.
1803 Bryant Avenue North was built as a convent for Church of the Ascension.
Memories and stories
Photo Gallery
First Convent for Church of the Ascension
Related Links
[1] Building permit for 1803 Bryant Avenue North
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
Residents' Thoughts
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