1819 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

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Jan 04, 2019

Amanda Zielike

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House sold in 2019

Listing on RedFin stated "Comfortable, elegant & inviting, this classic Lowry Hill home is filled with original details. High-ceilings, custom wall finishes, carved wood panels, hardwood floors, french doors, beautiful leaded & stained glass, built-ins, plaster reliefs & more. Extensive mechanical updates, spacious 3rd floor loft space w/vaulted ceilings, 3 sunny porches & a deck, oversized garage w/upper level bonus room/loft. Convenient to downtown, the Walker Art Center, Sebastian Joes & Lake of the Isles."

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Jan 04, 2019

Oct 19, 2008

Allison Branch

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Open House

The house was for sale in 2008, as shown by this open house ad placed in the Star Tribune.

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Open House

The house was for sale in 2008, as shown by this open house ad placed in the Star Tribune.

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Sep 13, 1976

Allison Branch

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Death of Owen Smith

Owen Smith died in 1976, and still lived at 1819 Emerson Ave S. The obituary shown here gives more details of his funeral and family.

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Death of Owen Smith

Owen Smith died in 1976, and still lived at 1819 Emerson Ave S. The obituary shown here gives more details of his funeral and family.

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Sep 13, 1976

Nov 05, 1971

Allison Branch

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Scott Drake

Scott Drake, an occupant of the house, had applied for a marriage license with Suzette Schultz in November of 1971.

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Scott Drake

Scott Drake, an occupant of the house, had applied for a marriage license with Suzette Schultz in November of 1971.

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Apr 06, 1950

Allison Branch

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1950 Census

The 1950 census gives us Owen Smith (age 45), his wife Gladys (age 43), and their two sons David and Steven. Also listed under 1819 are six women, possibly because the house was run as a boarding house or a housing duplex. The family and the women are listed on lines 20-29.

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Apr 06, 1950

Jan 13, 1949

Allison Branch

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Birth of David Smith

In the "Births and Deaths" column of the Minneapolis Star, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Smith welcomed a son, presumably David, in January of 1949.

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Birth of David Smith

In the "Births and Deaths" column of the Minneapolis Star, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Smith welcomed a son, presumably David, in January of 1949.

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Apr 06, 1940

Allison Branch

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1940 Census

The 1940 census gives us Owen Smith (age 36), and his wife Gladys (age 33). Owen Smith worked as a salesman, and Gladys worked as a bookkeeper. They are listed on lines 35-36.

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1940 Census

The 1940 census gives us Owen Smith (age 36), and his wife Gladys (age 33). Owen Smith worked as a salesman, and Gladys worked as a bookkeeper. They are listed on lines 35-36.

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Apr 06, 1940

Sep 30, 1939

Allison Branch

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Duplex for Rent

This snippet from the duplexes for rent section of The Minneapolis Times-Tribune details that the house has been remodeled and furnished for those looking to rent.

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Duplex for Rent

This snippet from the duplexes for rent section of The Minneapolis Times-Tribune details that the house has been remodeled and furnished for those looking to rent.

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Dec 02, 1935

Allison Branch

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Tea Time

This article from the Minneapolis Star details a tea given by Mrs. John P. Junkin and her daughter Elizabeth. The article then goes on to detail who will be at the event and who it is in honor of.

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Tea Time

This article from the Minneapolis Star details a tea given by Mrs. John P. Junkin and her daughter Elizabeth. The article then goes on to detail who will be at the event and who it is in honor of.

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Dec 02, 1935

Sep 29, 1935

Allison Branch

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Elizabeth Junkin

A photo of Elizabeth Junkin and her dog Happy on a page from the Minneapolis Journal.

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Elizabeth Junkin

A photo of Elizabeth Junkin and her dog Happy on a page from the Minneapolis Journal.

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Oct 01, 1930

Marley Zielike

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Oct 01, 1930

Marley Zielike

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Oct 01, 1930

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Oct 01, 1930

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Oct 01, 1930

Marley Zielike

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Houses; Lawns; Children

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Oct 01, 1930

Apr 07, 1930

Allison Branch

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1930 Census

The 1930 census tells us that John Junkin (age 43), his wife Kathryn (age 47), and their two children, Elizabeth (age 16), and John (age 13) lived at the house on Emerson Ave S. With them is a servant, Helen Niska (age 20). They are listed on lines 21-25.

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Jan 09, 1920

Allison Branch

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1920 Census

The 1920 census lists the occupants of 1819 Emerson Ave S as Carl Johnson (age 45), his wife Beata (age 42), and their children, Mark (age 16), Karl (age 10), and Hildegarde (age 7). Carl's cousin, Agnetta Loftsgard (age 35) also lived with them. The family is listed on lines 11-16.

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Jan 09, 1920

Aug 28, 1918

Allison Branch

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For Sale

This ad from The Minneapolis Journal contains a photo of the house at 1819 Emerson Ave S, and prices it at $7800 ($163,375.05 as of June 2025).

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For Sale

This ad from The Minneapolis Journal contains a photo of the house at 1819 Emerson Ave S, and prices it at $7800 ($163,375.05 as of June 2025).

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Apr 30, 1910

Allison Branch

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1910 Census

In 1910, the head of the household, Marrian Moyer (age 35), lived at 1819 Emerson Ave S with her cousin Margaret Riche (age 17), her maid Hilda Gustaveson (age 18), her brother John Moyer (age 19), and her mother J.W. Moyer (age 53). They are listed on lines 44-48.

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Apr 30, 1910

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1819 Emerson Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

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Jan 04, 2019

House sold in 2019

House sold in 2019

Jan 04, 2019

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Oct 19, 2008

Oct 19, 2008

Open House

Open House

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Sep 13, 1976

Death of Owen Smith

Death of Owen Smith

Sep 13, 1976

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Nov 05, 1971

Nov 05, 1971

Scott Drake

Scott Drake

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Apr 06, 1950

1950 Census

1950 Census

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Jan 13, 1949

Jan 13, 1949

Birth of David Smith

Birth of David Smith

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Apr 06, 1940

1940 Census

1940 Census

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Sep 30, 1939

Sep 30, 1939

Duplex for Rent

Duplex for Rent

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Dec 02, 1935

Tea Time

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Sep 29, 1935

Sep 29, 1935

Elizabeth Junkin

Elizabeth Junkin

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Oct 01, 1930

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1819 Emerson Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA

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