101 4th Street West
Canby, MN, USA

Lund–Hoel House

The Lund–Hoel House is a historic house museum in Canby, Minnesota, United States. The residence and an adjacent carriage house were built in 1891 for John G. Lund (1868–1908), an influential land speculator, banker, and politician. Lund had the house extensively enlarged and remodeled in 1900. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the John G. Lund House in 1978 for having local significance in the themes of architecture and exploration/settlement. It was nominated for its association with Lund—who was instrumental in the settlement of Yellow Medicine County, established several banks in the region, and served as mayor of Canby—and as a fine example of Queen Anne architecture.

National Register of Historic Places - Lund–Hoel House

Statement of Significance:

This house and carriage barn, built 1891, are significant for their historic in association with John G. Lund. In addition, the buildings are significant as representative examples of the Queen Anne style.

John G. Lund, commonly (locally) known early land speculator, politician and banker in this small southwestern Minnesota community. He established a land agency in 1888 which contributed greatly to the settlement of Canby and Yellow Medicine County during the last two decades of the 19th century. In one year (1889) he sold over 60,000 acres of Yellow Medicine land and had over 100,000 acres of wild and improved lands for sale. Before moving to Minneapolis in 1903, Lund was instrumental in organizing and chartering numerous banks in southwestern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota.

Lund actively participated in local Canby politics. He served as mayor from 1899 to 1902. After moving to Minneapolis, he served one term (1905-06) in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Architecturally, the John G. Lund House exhibits design features and asymmetrical composition characteristic of the Queen Anne style. The turned posts, spindle work, decorative brackets, and gable decoration all confirm that the house was built carefully and with a sense of style and quality of craftsmanship.