Mar 01, 2009
Minneapolis Historic Homes Spanish Revival
Last week I had the chance to tour the recently listed historic mansion on Lake of the Isles. It is a beautiful Spanish Revival home that was built in 1911 by architect Frederick Soper, presumably for Charles Buchholz the president of the Western Biological Supply Company. A photo of the home as it looked in 1974 shows how the original entrance looked before the front stairs and terraces were added in 2005. The home is a standout inside and out, and features a grand staircase in the middle of the home, which gives an atrium feel to the home. It is currently listed for sale for $5.495 Million, one of the most expensive homes on Lake of the Isles.
Minneapolis Historic Homes Spanish Revival
Last week I had the chance to tour the recently listed historic mansion on Lake of the Isles. It is a beautiful Spanish Revival home that was built in 1911 by architect Frederick Soper, presumably for Charles Buchholz the president of the Western Biological Supply Company. A photo of the home as it looked in 1974 shows how the original entrance looked before the front stairs and terraces were added in 2005. The home is a standout inside and out, and features a grand staircase in the middle of the home, which gives an atrium feel to the home. It is currently listed for sale for $5.495 Million, one of the most expensive homes on Lake of the Isles.
Mar 01, 2009
Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Historical Record Date
Mar 01, 2009
Source Name
Historic Homes of Minnesota
Dec 24, 1892
Dec 24, 1892
Posted Date
Jun 17, 2022
Historical Record Date
Dec 24, 1892
Dec 24, 1892
Buchholz Original Owners
Charles and Anna Buchholz built the house after a trip to California where they purchased the design for the Spanish style house. The cost of construction was $10,000. The Garage was build later for $400. Edward and Anna were from Appleton, MN where they ran a dry goods store. Anna was a milliner and known widely for her hats. Charles' father, August Buchholz, was a pioneer and severed in the Sixth Minnesota Regiment, Company F, during the CIvil War but was diverted to the Dakota War where he fought in many of the major battles. Edward and Anna did well and with their wealth moved to Minneapolis to live a genteel life. Edward kept a pony cart and would ride around Lake of the Isles for his entertainment. They hosted large parties in the downstairs ballroom. But idle hands are the devil's playground. Edward met and fell in love with a performer (Opera, showgirl? story is not clear) named Amber. He and Anna divorced and he "sold" the Lake of the Isles house to Anna for $1.00. Charles and Anna are in the photo is the upper right cornor. August, my great, great grandfather, is seated second from left next to my grandmother, Hazel Eddy Jordan.
Buchholz Original Owners
Charles and Anna Buchholz built the house after a trip to California where they purchased the design for the Spanish style house. The cost of construction was $10,000. The Garage was build later for $400. Edward and Anna were from Appleton, MN where they ran a dry goods store. Anna was a milliner and known widely for her hats. Charles' father, August Buchholz, was a pioneer and severed in the Sixth Minnesota Regiment, Company F, during the CIvil War but was diverted to the Dakota War where he fought in many of the major battles. Edward and Anna did well and with their wealth moved to Minneapolis to live a genteel life. Edward kept a pony cart and would ride around Lake of the Isles for his entertainment. They hosted large parties in the downstairs ballroom. But idle hands are the devil's playground. Edward met and fell in love with a performer (Opera, showgirl? story is not clear) named Amber. He and Anna divorced and he "sold" the Lake of the Isles house to Anna for $1.00. Charles and Anna are in the photo is the upper right cornor. August, my great, great grandfather, is seated second from left next to my grandmother, Hazel Eddy Jordan.
Dec 24, 1892
Posted Date
Jun 17, 2022
Historical Record Date
Dec 24, 1892
