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Augustus & Mary Young House
Augustus R. Young was born in Somerset County, Maine in November 1827; his wife, Mary was born in Maine in 1840. At the age of 17, Augustus began his career as a steamboat pilot. In 1850, the couple moved to St. Anthony (now Minneapolis), Minnesota where they lived until about 1862. _x000D_ _x000D_ Young supervised the building of the steamboat "Enterprise" in 1858, which ran between St. Anthony and Sauk Rapids, and for the following three years he was the Captain and Pilot, his brother, Jesse Young was the mate, another brother, Josiah Young was the first engineer, and a third brother, Leonard Young was the Second Engineer._x000D_ _x000D_ In 1873, the couple moved to Stillwater, purchased this lot, and built a handsome $4,000 residence in 1874. We know this for certain because the tax assessors record for 1874 has this note penciled in: "$4000 added for house."_x000D_ _x000D_ Curiously enough, the 1880 Census seems to record him, his wife Mary, two boarders (Hugh and Eva Hall), and two servants (Charles Smith and Lily Johnson) as living on Main Street._x000D_ _x000D_ In 1896, the Youngs moved to White Bear where Augustus operated a small passenger steamer on White Bear Lake. On December 16, 1901, he died in a hospital in Minneapolis with his wife at his side. Mary lived another 13 years._x000D_ _x000D_ Youngs obituary records that during his residence in Stillwater, he was one of the prominent figures in towboat circles on the Upper Mississippi. The obituary also notes that at one time he owned several steamers and made much money allowing him to build this splendid residence on the West Hill overlooking the city. It goes on to say his family was prominent in society and church circles, and the Young residence had been the scene of many brilliant social events._x000D_ _x000D_ About 1910, the house was purchased by Harry C. Robertson, an executive at the First National Bank, and his wife, Ann, the daughter of prominent lumberman, Isaac Staples. They lived with three children: Harry, age 16, Ruth, age 11, and Lowell, age 6, along with a servant girl, Irene Anderson, age 18._x000D_ _x000D_ Shortly after moving in, Ann Staples Robertson died on January 23, 1911. _x000D_ _x000D_ The 1920 Census records Harry living in the house at 208 South Fourth Street with a new wife, Emma; his son, Lowell, age 16, Faith, age 9, and Gretchen, age 2. According to one history, the home remained in the Robertson family until 1953 when it was purchased by Paul and Lillian Halverson. Paul was Principal of the Junior High School; Lillian was a teacher in Oak Park._x000D_ _x000D_ The house exhibits the distinctive Italianate style characteristics, such as the two dramatic gables rising to the sky; the two-pane over two-pane rounded windows with their elaborate hoods; the decorative brackets under the eaves; the rounded window transom over the welcoming double-door entrance; and the projecting window bay on the south side. The front picture window, and a newer addition on the south side--changes that were made decades ago--are not characteristic of the Italianate period. Its position high on the hill make this one of the most impressive Italianate houses in the city, retaining its striking Italianate style characteristics, despite some modifications over the years. Fortunately the current owners, Jonathan Brodd and Michelle Bellanca are dedicated to maintaining the original character of the house._x000D_ _x000D_ This house is on the south one-half of Lot 1. For more information on this lot, see the history at 225 W. Chestnut St. ... Read More Read Less
Augustus & Mary Young House
Augustus R. Young was born in Somerset County, Maine in November 1827; his wife, Mary was born in Maine in 1840. At the age of 17, Augustus began his career as a steamboat pilot. In 1850, the couple moved to St. Anthony (now Minneapolis), Minnesota where they lived until about 1862. _x000D_ _x000D_ Young supervised the building of the steamboat "Enterprise" in 1858, which ran between St. Anthony and Sauk Rapids, and for the following three years he was the Captain and Pilot, his brother, Jesse Young was the mate, another brother, Josiah Young was the first engineer, and a third brother, Leonard Young was the Second Engineer._x000D_ _x000D_ In 1873, the couple moved to Stillwater, purchased this lot, and built a handsome $4,000 residence in 1874. We know this for certain because the tax assessors record for 1874 has this note penciled in: "$4000 added for house."_x000D_ _x000D_ Curiously enough, the 1880 Census seems to record him, his wife Mary, two boarders (Hugh and Eva Hall), and two servants (Charles Smith and Lily Johnson) as living on Main Street._x000D_ _x000D_ In 1896, the Youngs moved to White Bear where Augustus operated a small passenger steamer on White Bear Lake. On December 16, 1901, he died in a hospital in Minneapolis with his wife at his side. Mary lived another 13 years._x000D_ _x000D_ Youngs obituary records that during his residence in Stillwater, he was one of the prominent figures in towboat circles on the Upper Mississippi. The obituary also notes that at one time he owned several steamers and made much money allowing him to build this splendid residence on the West Hill overlooking the city. It goes on to say his family was prominent in society and church circles, and the Young residence had been the scene of many brilliant social events._x000D_ _x000D_ About 1910, the house was purchased by Harry C. Robertson, an executive at the First National Bank, and his wife, Ann, the daughter of prominent lumberman, Isaac Staples. They lived with three children: Harry, age 16, Ruth, age 11, and Lowell, age 6, along with a servant girl, Irene Anderson, age 18._x000D_ _x000D_ Shortly after moving in, Ann Staples Robertson died on January 23, 1911. _x000D_ _x000D_ The 1920 Census records Harry living in the house at 208 South Fourth Street with a new wife, Emma; his son, Lowell, age 16, Faith, age 9, and Gretchen, age 2. According to one history, the home remained in the Robertson family until 1953 when it was purchased by Paul and Lillian Halverson. Paul was Principal of the Junior High School; Lillian was a teacher in Oak Park._x000D_ _x000D_ The house exhibits the distinctive Italianate style characteristics, such as the two dramatic gables rising to the sky; the two-pane over two-pane rounded windows with their elaborate hoods; the decorative brackets under the eaves; the rounded window transom over the welcoming double-door entrance; and the projecting window bay on the south side. The front picture window, and a newer addition on the south side--changes that were made decades ago--are not characteristic of the Italianate period. Its position high on the hill make this one of the most impressive Italianate houses in the city, retaining its striking Italianate style characteristics, despite some modifications over the years. Fortunately the current owners, Jonathan Brodd and Michelle Bellanca are dedicated to maintaining the original character of the house._x000D_ _x000D_ This house is on the south one-half of Lot 1. For more information on this lot, see the history at 225 W. Chestnut St. ... Read More Read Less
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Heirloom Homes and Landmark
