Feb 01, 2017
Walter & Sarah Turle Residence
Built of tan brick with a red sandstone foundation and trim, the Turles home was designed in the Prairie Style, popularized by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. One unique feature is the hipped side of the houses eastern faade: it was included to house an electric car in 1899! Walter Turle was a Duluth grain commissioner; his wife Sarah, an artist. She was an internationally-known miniaturist and painter revered for her use of vivid colors.
Walter & Sarah Turle Residence
Built of tan brick with a red sandstone foundation and trim, the Turles home was designed in the Prairie Style, popularized by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. One unique feature is the hipped side of the houses eastern faade: it was included to house an electric car in 1899! Walter Turle was a Duluth grain commissioner; his wife Sarah, an artist. She was an internationally-known miniaturist and painter revered for her use of vivid colors.
Feb 01, 2017
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Historical Record Date
Feb 01, 2017
Source Name
Duluth Preservation Alliance
