Shakopee Locally Designated Historic Properties

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1 Shakopee Locally Designated Historic Properties Listed Designated Historic Properties (highlighted properties have been requested for removal from the list) Address Significance Main St. age (built before 1869), building material (limestone) Bluff Ave. outhouse for Schroeder s brickyard workers, age, architecture, bldg. materials Bluff Ave. original Schroeder house, age, architecture, building materials Bluff Ave. brickyard foreman s house, age (built before 1869), architecture, bldg. materials st Ave. W. 1898, architecture (stained glass windows, brick, wood & glass detail work) st Ave. W. age (built before 1892), stained glass windows, Shakopee brick st Ave. W. age (built before 1895), architecture (exceptional brick & wood work) st Ave. E. Schroeder residence, age (built in 1856), exceptional brick and wood work st Ave. E. Vierling residence, age, architecture, building materials st Ave. E. building material, age, architecture st Ave. E. age, person, architecture, building materials nd Ave. E. possible former school house, limestone and fieldstone construction nd Ave. E. listed on the National Register of Historic Places nd Ave. E. listed on the National Register of Historic Places nd Ave. E. cream-colored brick, example of brick restoration Holmes St. Ed Huber Residence (Huber Park named after resident) nd Ave. W. Stans Museum (Residence), 1908, architecture nd Ave. W. architecture, age (built in 1896), building materials nd Ave. W. (out-building) - field stone, age, livery stable/rendering facility rd Ave. E. architecture, building materials, association with historic events rd Ave. W. (aka, 314 Scott St. S.), Nye/Strait residence, age (built in 1890) th Ave. E. building materials (Shakopee brick - painted), architecture th Ave. E. age (built in 1850), moved from 3 rd & Lewis, architecture th Ave. E. Duetsch residence, age, architecture, former B&B th Ave. W. age (built in 1875), Buch residence, red painted brick, architecture (demolished) th Ave. W. St. Mark s Parish house/rectory, architecture, 1855, bldg. materials th Ave. E. age (built in 1857), architecture Shakopee Ave. E. Drees pig farm, age (built before 1898), architecture, bldg. materials Holmes St. Reis residence, age (1895), architecture (brick & ornate wood work) Lewis St. (carriage house), age, building materials, architecture Lewis St. Coller House, age (built before 1898), building materials, architecture Lewis St. age (built in 1857), architecture, building materials Naumkeag St. age (built before 1890), architecture, building materials, Vierling Residence Eagle Creek age (1890), building materials, architecture (arched openings, corbelled brick) st Ave. E. St. John s Lutheran Church (presently Salon St. John), age, building materials Lewis St. St. Mary s Catholic Church, age (built in 1866), bldg. materials, architecture Atwood St. St. Mark s Catholic Church, age (built in 1865), bldg. materials, architecture 38. The Landing School 5 th & Lewis), age, building materials architecture 39. Chapparal St. Strunk Nysen Brewery & House, age, building materials, architecture nd Ave. W. Shakopee Depot, age (1910), architecture, building materials, historic event site 41. The Landing Pond Grist Mill, age, building materials and historic use 42. The Landing Faribault Cabin/Trading Post, age (1844), building materials, historic event site

2 th Ave. W. Water Tower, age (1940), architecture, historic use (1 st of its kind) Lewis St. Rock Springs Restaurant (1890 Social Club), age, architecture, building materials Lewis St. Argus Building, age (1873), architecture, historic use Lewis St. Bill s Toggery, age (1893), architecture, building materials, historic use Holmes St. Babe s Place, age (1895), architecture, building materials, historic event (murals) st Ave. W. Wampach s Restaurant, nostalgic architectural style, significant owner 49. Bluff Ave. Schroeder Brick Yard/ Lime Kiln, building materials, historic use 50. Memorial Park Burial Mounds, historic use/event (Native American burial grounds/village site 51. Cavanaugh Dr. Pond Mission site (1847), historic use Hwy. 101 Faribault House site, Battle of Shakopee casualties burial site 53. The Landing Murphy Inn site, historic use (Major Murphy s Inn), foundation only th Avenue East 1900, Shakopee brick house (two different types/periods of brick well maintained), remnants of wood lintel still visible in vinyl clad window, based on age and materials Lewis Street 1900, Shakopee brick structure, former Mertz and Dressen families residence, limestone cellar, arched windows, stained glass, age and architecture significance, based on age, architecture, local materials th Avenue East 1898, ornate windows, including stained glass, through-out house, (especially upper levels), wood siding, based on age and architectural uniqueness th Avenue West 1890, Franciscan Sisters House (includes chapel), significant in history of Shakopee the Franciscan Order and the St. Francis Hospital, stucco over brick, based on age, significant personage and materials th Avenue West 1890, Lebens Residence, presently stuccoed, but appears to originally be constructed of brick, based on age, architectural unique and local personage (Mel & Dolores Lebens, local business owners and mayor/council member) th Avenue West 1910, limestone foundation, leaded windows, exceptional interior woodwork, cantilevered staircase interior. Shakopee Historic Site Tour participant, based on materials and architectural significance, it was confirmed thru fire insurance maps that the original structure was stone, not brick, with subsequent additions made of brick and other materials th Avenue East 1915, former Wermerskirchen Residence, leaded glass windows on front and east elevations, wood bead board on front porch, cove molding and wood flooring on interior, based on age and significant personage th Avenue East 1905, Chaska Brick, Carlos Luis Residence (International Ambassador and 3M attorney, acquaintance of Maurice Stans). Shakopee Historic Site Tour participant, based on age, local material, architecture, and that President Nixon visited this site) Holmes Street 1850, stucco over brick (?), ornate interior features include well preserved wood flooring, fireplace, front door hardware, registers, thick walls (1 1½ ft. thick). Shakopee Historic Site Tour participant, based on age and building materials th Avenue West 1946, possible Barrack s House from Camp Savage, interesting wood siding (interlocked much like log cabin design). 64. The Landing Church, relocated across the Minnesota River and back. 65. The Landing River overlook stone wall, Works Progress Administration (WPA) project.

3 Potential Designated Historic Properties th Avenue West Built in This floor plan expanded on the original plan with an addition on a wing of the house. Veneer siding. Page & Hill Home; Page & Hill were a house building company in Shakopee - they received approval to construct a facility in Shakopee in March of 1942 to manufacture homes. They operated in Shakopee until the plant was destroyed by fire in the early 1950 s. Criteria met for recommendation include age, character as part of the development or cultural characteristics of the city, built using locally manufactured materials, and a builder/designer/company whose work represented a significant architectural innovation (catalog homes) th Avenue West Built in This floor plan expanded on the original plan with an addition on a wing of the house. Wood window frames, new windows and a facade made of steel siding. Page & Hill Home. Criteria met for recommendation include age, character as part of the development or cultural characteristics of the city, built using locally manufactured materials, and a builder/designer/company whose work represented a significant architectural innovation (catalog homes) Lewis Street: Built in Victoria and Michael Rademacher are present owners. This was Michael s Grandparent s home (Alex & Babe Rademacher were the original builders). The exterior materials are stucco and wood, which are believed to be original. Criteria met for recommendation include age, Minnesota Street: Built in The Commission agreed it was a viable candidate because there have not been any other homes listed from that era with this design/style. Well maintained, and still retains many of the original architectural features. Criteria met for recommendation include age and architectural style Lewis Street: Built in Current owners are Robert & Sharon Navarre past owner Donald and Andrea Ries it was noted that if additions occurred, they were done very well. The Commission noted that this structure has been very well maintained and retained its authenticity the Commission appreciated the preservation and maintenance of this structure. Brick and wood clapboard siding prevalent, with ornate architectural elements in the front façade. Criteria met for recommendation include age and materials th Avenue East: Built in The structure includes decorative concrete block at the corners of the former porch, with original clapboard siding in the upper level. The decorative block continues all around the house. Criteria met for recommendation include age and materials Holmes Street: Built in The Jerome Wampach Trust was a previous owner. Discussion ensued on the two adjacent structures, to get a sense of context with the era and property owners of these residences. Apparently, the stone used in this structure was cut on site. The structure adjacent to the north (cream brick structure) was owned by Gordon Gelhaye, local baseball player, deputy sheriff, who used to own a restaurant in town. It was noted that the Wampach s lived in that house while they built this house (524 Holmes Street). Originally, Mr. Wampach ran the St. Paul House, but after the fire in , he turned the Uptown Café into Wampach s. The Commission noted that all three of these houses (inc. 534 Holmes Street) have had owners of significance to Shakopee. The Commission thought that the brick was interesting and that it was noted the stone was unique and different from anything else they have seen. Criteria met for recommendation include age,

4 Lewis Street: Built in Doc Halverson s (veterinarian) former residence, interest by the Shakopee Heritage Society to pursue featuring it on the next Shakopee Tour. Spanish style structure. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics Eagle Creek Blvd: Built in The Commission noted that the structure has ornate brick and is well maintained. Originally a farmhouse. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics Holmes Street: Built in Full brick with decorative woodwork. The Shakopee Heritage Society is interest in this structure being featured in the next Shakopee Tour. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics Holmes Street: Built in (Dr. Pearson s Residence same family as Pearson School contributed a substantial amount of money to the school district). Stucco structure with unique corner windows. Criteria met for recommendation include age, Lewis Street: Built in 1924 (Rademacher Residence). Stately structure another house that would be a contributor to a historic district (frequently called the Pill Hill District, due to the number of structures built and owned by Shakopee doctors and dentists). Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage Holmes Street: Built in Presently owned by Thomas Berens, the Berens family is a significant Shakopee family name. New windows, stucco siding, decorative elements above the doorway. Criteria met for recommendation include age, th Avenue East: Built in Known as the Nun s house for many years, rock faced block foundation, wood siding, stained glass windows, excellent condition and an architecturally significant structure. Criteria met for recommendation include age and local personage th Avenue East: Built in 1886/87. The original windows (with counterweights) exist, along with the original kitchen cabinets. Cistern still exists below kitchen. Photos displayed in residence identify the original house (there were additions to this house; however they were done many years ago). Criteria met for recommendation include age and architectural style th Avenue West: Built in Wood siding, with gingerbread at 2nd floor, fluted columns, stained glass windows, original wood floors/staircase (cantilevered stairs leading to 2nd floor). Presently owned by Strunks, at one time owned by the original drug store owners. Present owners have extensive collection of St. Mark s Church memorabilia, including a hymnal in German and woodwork from the original craftsman. Criteria met for recommendation include age, Atwood Street: Built in 1930 (Dr. Jim Ponterio s Residence), Moderne style (before Art Deco), glass block used throughout, rounded walls typical of this design/style. Other prominent exterior features include a flagstone entryway and ornate wooden door. Interior prominent features include narrow board wood floors, fireplaces in 1st floor and basement, library, etc. Unique style/design in Shakopee. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural uniqueness and local personage Holmes Street: Built in Originally owned by a dentist. Design matches a house in Chaska the original owner asked for an exact duplicate of the Chaska House (prominent exterior feature is the use of different brick colors). Detached garage matches house. Interior kept in original condition. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics.

5 Lewis Street: Built in Jerry Regan, proprietor of Scott County Drug, original owner. Designed by the Architect Frederick Rohlfs. Garage with same brick, and original flat roof. Glass block and field stone around front entry, with unique cover over doorway. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural significance, local personage, and the work of an architect whose work influenced the city s development Lewis Street: Built in 1905 The Commission noted that the structure has a limestone foundation, original window frames, asbestos shingles, and vinyl siding. The structure is a Salt Box type of design. Have a copy of the abstract. Criteria met for recommendation include age, architectural style and unique physical characteristics.

6 aa nd Ave. E. Storer Residence bb. 435 Lewis St. Gellenbeck Residence cc th Ave. E. Moses Titus Residence, Menden Farm, 1878 dd. Bluff Street E. Thomas Holmes site ee. 306 Lewis St. Charles Storer Residence? ff. 313 Holmes St. Church Rectory gg rd Ave. E. hh. 305 Holmes St. Mt. Holly, former church site (St. Peter Episcopol) ii rd Ave. E. jj rd Ave. E. kk rd Ave. W. age (1858?), limestone? ll rd Ave. E. Camp Savage House? mm rd Ave. W. Ries Residence, Salt Box style nn rd Ave. W. 1885, limestone oo rd Ave. E. age, material pp rd Ave. E. qq rd Ave. E. rr rd Ave. W. ss rd Ave. W. tt. 317 Apgar St. uu rd Ave. W. vv. 223 Shumway St. ww rd Ave. W. xx. 329 Market St. yy th Ave. E. zz th Avenue East: 1875, moved from 1 st Avenue for mini-bypass, site of Occidental Hotel, wood frame, some leaded glass windows, former brothel?, outstanding interior features include main level staircase, 2-story great room, and office/exam rooms (Van Horn/Dr. Smith residence). Shakopee Historic Site Tour participant. aaa. 333 Lewis Street: 1910, former Cavanaugh Mortuary structure, limestone headers and sills, interesting interior features include stained glass, wood floors, original radiators, stair rail banister, pocket doors, 2-story hexagon bay window, cupboards from Women s prison, (missing 3 rd floor witches hat from porch area).

ARTICLE XI CSC COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT

ARTICLE XI CSC COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT SECTION 11.01 PURPOSE This district is intended to provide areas where retail trades and service outlets can be located that are convenient to the residents