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O.A.E. Blyberg House
The O.A.E. Blyberg House is a historic building located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Blyberg was a merchant and land speculator who settled here in 1871. He opened the first store in town and served as its first postmaster. His success is exemplified by this 2½-story brick residence that Blyberg had built in 1884 on a large tree-filled lot, and it remains one of the finest houses in town.[2] The Italianate structure features an irregular plan, locally produced cream-colored brick, a low hipped roof with brackets and pendants, a wrap-around porch, and dressed stone window sills. The second story on the back of the house, the balconies on the east and west elevation, a single-story room on the east side, and the pedimented gabled dormers (except for the one on the north elevation) were added in a 1901-1902 renovation. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
O.A.E. Blyberg House
The O.A.E. Blyberg House is a historic building located in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, United States. Blyberg was a merchant and land speculator who settled here in 1871. He opened the first store in town and served as its first postmaster. His success is exemplified by this 2½-story brick residence that Blyberg had built in 1884 on a large tree-filled lot, and it remains one of the finest houses in town.[2] The Italianate structure features an irregular plan, locally produced cream-colored brick, a low hipped roof with brackets and pendants, a wrap-around porch, and dressed stone window sills. The second story on the back of the house, the balconies on the east and west elevation, a single-story room on the east side, and the pedimented gabled dormers (except for the one on the north elevation) were added in a 1901-1902 renovation. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Sep 16, 2012
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Jul 12, 2022
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Sep 16, 2012
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Feb 16, 1984
Feb 16, 1984
National Register of Historic Places - O.A.E. Blyberg House
Statement of Significance: Architecturally and historically the O.A.E. Blyberg House is perhaps the most important residence in Pelican Rapids. From the early period of the city's development, no other house is as well designed, built, and preserved. The house reflects the success and importance of its original owner. O.A.E, Blyberg came to Pelican Rapids in 1871 when the town was first getting started. Prior to moving to the new town, he served as a store clerk in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He opened the first store in Pelican Rapids, and his log building was one of the first three structures in town. Not only was he the town's first merchant, but he served as the first postmaster (until 1886) and built the v first frame house in Pelican Rapids. His entrepreneurial activities extended to opening a? drugstore and, more importantly, to land speculation and development. Blyberg's three plat additions to Pelican Rapids added greatly to the area of the city and included a major portion of the commercial district. His early success as a merchant and speculator is reflected in his 1884 house.
National Register of Historic Places - O.A.E. Blyberg House
Statement of Significance: Architecturally and historically the O.A.E. Blyberg House is perhaps the most important residence in Pelican Rapids. From the early period of the city's development, no other house is as well designed, built, and preserved. The house reflects the success and importance of its original owner. O.A.E, Blyberg came to Pelican Rapids in 1871 when the town was first getting started. Prior to moving to the new town, he served as a store clerk in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He opened the first store in Pelican Rapids, and his log building was one of the first three structures in town. Not only was he the town's first merchant, but he served as the first postmaster (until 1886) and built the v first frame house in Pelican Rapids. His entrepreneurial activities extended to opening a? drugstore and, more importantly, to land speculation and development. Blyberg's three plat additions to Pelican Rapids added greatly to the area of the city and included a major portion of the commercial district. His early success as a merchant and speculator is reflected in his 1884 house.
Posted Date
Jul 12, 2022
Historical Record Date
Feb 16, 1984
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
