Jul 26, 2009
Benjamin and Cora Franklin House
Photo and story courtesy of Chicagogeek Recognized as a local landmark in 1996 as a unique example of a compact and utilitarian, yet dramatic, Prairie Style house. Situated near the western shore of Lake of the Isles, it is surrounded by a diverse group of Victorian, Craftsman and period revival residences. The similarity of design between the Franklin House and the California model built by the architectural firm of Wolfe and Wolfe provides insight into the influence of architectural periodicals such as The Western Architect and The Craftsman.
Benjamin and Cora Franklin House
Photo and story courtesy of Chicagogeek Recognized as a local landmark in 1996 as a unique example of a compact and utilitarian, yet dramatic, Prairie Style house. Situated near the western shore of Lake of the Isles, it is surrounded by a diverse group of Victorian, Craftsman and period revival residences. The similarity of design between the Franklin House and the California model built by the architectural firm of Wolfe and Wolfe provides insight into the influence of architectural periodicals such as The Western Architect and The Craftsman.
Jul 26, 2009
Posted Date
Apr 25, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jul 26, 2009
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Flickr
Jan 01, 2009
Jan 01, 2009
2405 West 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
2405 West 22nd Street Home History 1915 A rare local example of the Viennese Secession style, one of modernism's many early variants. The flat-roofed stucco and brick house consists of a high central block flanked by one-story wings. A veranda leads up to the front door, which is set between large windows with leaded-glass transoms. The wings and the upper portion of the main block feature casement windows separated by thin piers. Decorating each pier is a glazed tile set at the bottom of an inset band of stucco that descends from the eaves-a subtle touch that gives each tile the look of a pendant hung from above (similar tile detailing can be found on a house nearby at 2215 Sheridan Ave. South). Inside, the Franklin house is organized around a high- ceilinged living room that occupies the central block. It's not known who designed the house, but there's evidence to suggest that it was inspired by at least one similar home produced a few years earlier in California. There's another house of this type in the Lake District, at 2773 Dean Pkwy., built in 1919. Its architect is also unknown. Citation: Millett, Larry. AIA Guide to the Minneapolis Lake District. Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2009.
2405 West 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
2405 West 22nd Street Home History 1915 A rare local example of the Viennese Secession style, one of modernism's many early variants. The flat-roofed stucco and brick house consists of a high central block flanked by one-story wings. A veranda leads up to the front door, which is set between large windows with leaded-glass transoms. The wings and the upper portion of the main block feature casement windows separated by thin piers. Decorating each pier is a glazed tile set at the bottom of an inset band of stucco that descends from the eaves-a subtle touch that gives each tile the look of a pendant hung from above (similar tile detailing can be found on a house nearby at 2215 Sheridan Ave. South). Inside, the Franklin house is organized around a high- ceilinged living room that occupies the central block. It's not known who designed the house, but there's evidence to suggest that it was inspired by at least one similar home produced a few years earlier in California. There's another house of this type in the Lake District, at 2773 Dean Pkwy., built in 1919. Its architect is also unknown. Citation: Millett, Larry. AIA Guide to the Minneapolis Lake District. Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2009.
Posted Date
Sep 21, 2023
Historical Record Date
Jan 01, 2009
Source Name
AIA Guide to the Minneapolis Lake District
Jun 01, 1974
2405 West 22nd Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Lawrence E. Paulson residence, 2405 West Twentysecond Street, Minneapolis Photographer: Nelson, Charles W. (Charles Winfred) Content: 1974
Jun 01, 1974
Posted Date
Apr 24, 2022
Historical Record Date
Jun 01, 1974
Source Name
Minnesota Historical Society
