Frank B. Kellogg House, Minneapolis
The Frank B. Kellogg House belonged to the Nobel Prize-winning author Frank B. Kellogg and has enjoyed status as a National Historic Landmark since 1976. Because of the house's age and place in the city's history, the home is also part of the Historic Hill District, placing it in the company of some of the city's most famous properties.
This house spans two and a half stories, and most of the construction is stone. Brownstone, granite, and sandstone are the most commonly used stone on the house's exterior. The three varieties of stone blend together nicely to create a stunning look.
Architecture enthusiasts will enjoy the house's original 1890 design. The styles used for the house's central part are a mixture of Queen Anne and Romanesque, two of the era's most popular styles. An addition to this house was built in 1923 and blends perfectly with the rest of the home.
This house spans two and a half stories, and most of the construction is stone. Brownstone, granite, and sandstone are the most commonly used stone on the house's exterior. The three varieties of stone blend together nicely to create a stunning look.
Architecture enthusiasts will enjoy the house's original 1890 design. The styles used for the house's central part are a mixture of Queen Anne and Romanesque, two of the era's most popular styles. An addition to this house was built in 1923 and blends perfectly with the rest of the home.
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Sight Name: Frank B. Kellogg House
Sight Location: Minneapolis, USA (See walking tours in Minneapolis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Minneapolis, USA (See walking tours in Minneapolis)
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