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Dec 11, 1979
National Register of Historic Places - Simon Weldele House (Charles Motzko House)
Statement of Significance: The Weldele House is significant architectural element in Delano's streetscape. The House is a well preserved two and half story, wood frame residence, executed in a restrained Queen Anne style. The building was constructed in 1893 and was the first residence in Delano to have a hot water heating plant. Simon Weldele was born in Buffalo township, Wright County in 1860 and moved to Delano to establish a saloon in the railroad village in 1884. Weldele was ' noted as an active person in both community and church affairs. The Weldele House is one of the few architecturally significant houses remaining in the Delano streetscape and is a well-preserved example of the simple Queen Anne style houses built in this county's communities.
National Register of Historic Places - Simon Weldele House (Charles Motzko House)
Statement of Significance: The Weldele House is significant architectural element in Delano's streetscape. The House is a well preserved two and half story, wood frame residence, executed in a restrained Queen Anne style. The building was constructed in 1893 and was the first residence in Delano to have a hot water heating plant. Simon Weldele was born in Buffalo township, Wright County in 1860 and moved to Delano to establish a saloon in the railroad village in 1884. Weldele was ' noted as an active person in both community and church affairs. The Weldele House is one of the few architecturally significant houses remaining in the Delano streetscape and is a well-preserved example of the simple Queen Anne style houses built in this county's communities.
Dec 11, 1979
Posted Date
Aug 22, 2022
Historical Record Date
Dec 11, 1979
Source Name
National Register of Historic Places
