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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-04 HPC Packet• -11 ta THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION HERITAGE PRESERVATION MEETING NOTICE THE STILLWATER HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION WILL MEET MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2001 7 00 P M CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET AGENDA Approval of May 7, 2001 minutes 1 Case No DR/01-17 Design review of site improvements and signage at Let There Be Light at 210 North Mam Street Mark Balay representing Steve Gnan, applicant 2 Case No DR/01-18 Design review of extenor mural for Northern Vmeyards at 223 North Main Street Robin Partch, applicant 3 Case No DR/01-01 Design review of revised changes to door width at Traditions at 311 South Mam Street Tom Brownson, applicant 4 Case No DR/01-19 Design review of freestanding sign for St Croix Lightmg at 220 East Mulberry Street Emmett Carolan, apphcant 5 Case No DR/01-20 Design review of exterior sign for Grand Games at 317 South Main Street Mary Schmidt, applicant 6 Case No DR/01-21 Design review of exterior modifications at 402 South Mam Street Steve Bremer, applicant 7 Case No DR/01-22 Design review of an extenor entrance modification at 220 East Myrtle Street Mark Balay, representing David Hurley 8 Case No DR/01-23 Design review of 29 —32 condomuuum project at 501 North Main Street Jeff Wallis, apphcant Other items a Final draft of the South Half of the Carh and Schulenburg Addition Architectural Survey — Don Empson b Discussion of CLG (grant) received for Churchill, Nelson & Slaughter Addition Architectural Survey c Discussion of alternative bridge plans CITY HALL 216 NORTH FOURTH STILLWATER MINNESOTA 55082 PHONE 651-430-8800 „` • • i City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission May 7, 2001 Present Howard Lieberman, Chair Beth Diem, Phil Eastwood, Diane Hark, Jeff Johnson and Roger Tomten Others Planner Sue Fitzgerald Absent Dean Miller Mr Lieberman called the meeting to order at 7 p m Approval of minutes Mr Tomten, seconded by Mr Johnson, moved approval of the minutes of April 12, 2001, as presented, motion passed unanimously Case No DR/01-10 Design review of exterior signage for Noah's Ark at 116 S Mam St Mary Aldrich, applicant Ms Aldrich was present She explained that she does not plan to use navy blue as indicated in the packet The colors will be country red with a beige background There will be an ark m the center of the hand -carved sign Mr Johnson, seconded by Mr Eastwood, moved approval as submitted and conditioned, motion passed unanimously Case No DR/01-11 Design review of sign package for the Desch Building, 333 N Mam St , Mike Lean, applicant Case No DR 01-12 Design review of extenor sign for First Umon Securities, 333 N Mam St , Mike Lean Apphcant Mr Lean and another representative of the sign company were present The requested sign package proposed one non-ht sign on the southwest side of the building, with all other businesses listed on an interior wall directory The requested building sign for First Union Securities is a 12' x 12” non -illuminated sign Mr Tomten noted there currently is a directory sign outside of the building between the parking lot and the sidewalk Mr Tomten, Mr Johnson and Mr Lieberman recalled that a previously approved sign package for the building provided for one directory sign and no other tenant signs Ms Fitzgerald said she did not find any previously approved sign package m the records In the discussion, Ms Fitzgerald said that technically the proposed sign package is not complete because it does not mclude all existing signage Mr Tomten also pointed out that there is no building entrance at the location of the requested First Union Securities sign 4, • • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission May 7, 2001 During the discussion, several members expressed a concern about the potential for requests for additional exterior signage by building tenants Mr Eastwood said it would be hard to deny the request considering other buildings in the area, citing Maple Island as an example Mr Eastwood also suggested the request is due to a changing use — retail use — which should be recognized m considering the request Other members pointed out that changing use could result in multiple requests for exterior signage m the future Mr Johnson suggested that the applicant and building owner consider better use of the monument sign and stronger building identification on the wall near the front entrance Ms Diem said she would not object to a smaller sign over the side entrance, along with a monument sign It also was noted the applicant could make use of window signage After discussion, Mr Tomten made a motion to ask the owner and apphcant to look other alternatives and return with a more complete sign package, one that includes all existing signs on the property, and to took at options that will both protect the architectural integrity of the building and be able to accommodate changmg uses in the future Mr Johnson seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously Mr Lieberman, seconded by Ms Hark, moved to table Case No DR/01-12 until the sign package is approved Motion passed unammously Case No DR/01-13 Design review of exterior signage for Hentage Embroidery at 1655 Market Dr Debbie Pierre, applicant Ms 'ierre was present She said she was going to use maroon, rather than red as indicated m the packet, she further stated she was unhappy with the font used by the sign company She also provided a copy of a new logo which she said she would like to incorporate in the building signage Mr Johnson suggested moving the signage closer to the entrance and perhaps mcorporatmg the H & E in the logo as the first letters of the signage Ms Pierre responded that moving the signage closer to the entrance would reduce its visibility due to the curve of the roadway Mr Johnson also suggested gettmg rid of the box around the logo as proposed Mr Eastwood moved approval as presented, with any changes, such as font style, to be reviewed by staff, as long as the signage meets guidelines Ms Fitzgerald noted she would need to see the final product, mcludmg dimension Motion died for lack of a second Mr Tomten moved to approve a sign of individual illuminated neon channel letters, with the letters to be 24" high and the logo 36" high, the sign is to be maroon with gray background and located m the middle of the front wall, centered over the two window bays, the applicant is to submit final drawings, dimensions, color sample and font to staff for review Ms Diem seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously • • • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission May 7, 2001 Case No DR/01-14 Design review for deck design on the east side of the Maple Island Buildmg, 217 N Main St Vern Stefan, applicant Mr Stefan was present There was tittle discussion of the deck, other than that Mr Stefan said he proposes to use cable tension wire rather than metal pipe railing Most of the discussion centered on building signage requests The request was to relocate two existmg signs, the Merrill Lynch and Yacht Brokers signs Mr Lieberman pointed out that according to ordmance, the signage can be no higher than 15 feet from the base of the building Members agreed that the proposed locations seemed appropriate Also requested were two new signs — a sign for a law office that will be occupying space at the north end of the buildmg and a directory sign for the south side of the buildmg Mr Lieberman noted that the approved building sign package allows for five exterior signs In addition, he said there is the signage at Maple Island Hardware, Mr Stefan stated that the Hardware was a stand-alone project and not part of the buildmg sign package Mr Tomten suggested there should be cohesiveness in signage He stated the requested directory sign on the south elevation is more of an additional wall sign He suggested that a directory would be more appropnate mside the lobby or as wmdow sign m the lobby wmdows on Mam Street, and he said it would make sense for any law office signage to be placed by a major buildmg entry Mr Johnson moved to approve the deck design, approve the relocation of the Merrell Lynch and Yacht Brokers signs, to deny the directory sign and law o f ipe sign as proposed, and to direct the building owner to correct the wall pack hghtmg on the rear elevation so it is downht Mr Eastwood seconded the motion Mr Tomten suggested adding that the use of cable wire for the deck is acceptable and that a more detailed landscapmg plan for the deck area be submitted to staff for review Mr Johnson and Mr Eastwood accepted that amendment to the motion. Amended motion passed unanimously Case No DR/01-15 Design review for a "pre -owned auto sales" operation at 1180 Frontage Road W (formerly Hardee's Restaurant) Anthony Magnotta, apphcant Present for the discussion representing Mr Magnotta were Ed Page and Dick Johnson Mr Page asked about hght fixtures Ms Fitzgerald stated the fixtures needed to be downht Members noted the applicant could use the existmg light poles, and might be able to retrofit/shield the existing fixtures rather than purchase new fixtures Regarding color, Mr Page said the mtent is to keep the existmg blue roof Mr Johnson suggested that in that case, they consider changing the sign color to blue as well, rather than • • • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission May 7, 2001 green as proposed, that suggestion was agreeable to Mr Page The proposed signage is 69 square feet, 100 square feet is the maximum allowed by ordmance Mr Lieberman asked about landscapmg Dick Johnson said there is a three-foot berm m front, the Highway 36 side, of the site Ms Fitzgerald noted the apphcant will have to comply with the West Busmess Park landscaping guidelines regardmg bermmg Mr Johnson moved approval as conditioned, with the additional conditions that a landscaping plan be submitted for review by staff, that the building color above the stnpmg be blue and the sign border blue, that lighting be downward and shielded, that the existing pylon sign be relocated 15 feet from the property line and no more than 25' m height, that the signage not exceed 100 square feet, and that the lower changeable lettering plate be removed from the existmg pylon sign Mr Eastwood seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously Case No DR/01-16 Design review of exterior modifications at 129 S Main St Sandy Hudson, applicant Ms Hudson was present She said the proposal includes only the northern portion of the buildmg, not the Malt Shop The mtent, she said, is to leave the uncovered ongmal facade in its natural state She said she is requesting to move the door more to the center Mr Johnson noted that may be difficult due to the spacing of the ongmal columns Ms Hudson stated she is not sure at this point what is under the lower siding, she said the lower metal siding probably will be replaced with wooden siding The windows and natural color of the buildmg will be remam Ms Hudson also requested approval to install wood siding around the door on the back of the buildmg, the sidmg will be painted to match the building Mr Lieberman, seconded by Mr Eastwood, moved approval as conditioned, with the additional condition that the building to be restored as much as feasible to the ongmal state, with the apphcant to work with Mr Johnson to develop a mutually acceptable final plan as Mr Johnson has worked on the project previously Approval was granted to mstall wood siding around the door on the back of the building, pamted to match the building Other business • A letter was composed outlmmg the Commission's stand on the proposed conceptual site plan design of the "River Parks Center " • There was discussion of the June 1 deadline for the new bridge Mr Tomten stated the HPC should be more proactive and have a plan m place if "Braun C" is rejected He requested it be an item on the June meeting agenda There was discussion that the $5 million designated for lift bridge maintenance be used for the bridge Mr Lieberman noted that because there has been no change m ownership and no change m operation, no further action is required The meting adjourned at 9.15 p m. Sespec� � �} Iputrd, Record g Sharoacretary • • 5 e 1 • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-17 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 210 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Mark Balay, representing Steve Gnan Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of site improvements and signage at Let There Be Light, lighting business Discussion The applicant is requesting design approval of the following items • building sign • a freestanding illuminated clock/sign • wrought iron fence and • a canvas awning The building sign would be rounded gold lettering on a black background board It will be lit with abolite overhanging incandescent fixtures, identical to the ones used at Images of the Past Photography It would be installed on the east side of the building The clock/sign (see attached photo) was originally manufactured for the State Bank of Anoka in 1919 It consists of four stained glass panels, the bottom panel has the clock face on two sides, back to back The top panels, have the name of the bank located on both sides, the applicant would replace the banks name with the name of his business and match the existing stained glass This sign is shown on the site plan on the east side of the building close to the sidewalk The business is on a corner and abutts two public streets, it is technically permitted an additional sign on each street building face according to the sign ordinance It is staffs opinion, the proposed site plan shows two signs on one side of the building, not on the face that abutts the street A variance will be required for the following issues an internally illuminated sign in the Central Business District, number of signs permitted in the Central Business District and the location of the proposed freestanding sign according to the ordinance should be fifteen feet from the property line There is a 5-foot ornamental wrought iron fence proposed for east and south sides of the lot It is an antique fence that will be restored and refinished This • • • fence is not only for decorative use, but for a practical use also The site originally was a service station with two curb cuts for driveways There is a need to keep cars from driving through The applicant will be installing an awning on the southeast corner of the building As the writing of this report a color had not been chosen It will be a fixed 1 to 1 canvas awning Recommendation Approval as conditioned Conditions of Approval 1 The top panel of the clock/sign with the name of the business shall not be internally lit 2 Signage must be according to the Sign Ordinance 3 No additional signage 4 All changes to the approved plan must be reviewed and approved by the HPC Findings The request meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines with the Conditions of Approval Attachments Application Form/Letter/Site Plan/Elevation Plan/Photos • RCPT # # 302 Receipt No PLANNING ADMINISTRATION FORM ACTION REQUESTED Fees COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 Case No Date Filed - 3 O Fee Paid 146 ea 7 _ Special/Conditional Use Permit $50/200 Variance $70/200 Resubdivision $100 Subdivision* $100+50/lot Comprehensive Plan Amendment* $500 Zoning Amendment* $300 Planning Unit Development * $500 Certificate of Compliance $70 Design Review $25 *An escrow fee is also required to the costs of attorney and engineenng fees (see attached) The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting matenal (0 e , photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater A site plan is required with applications Jr� PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project l v# I ' Assessors Parcel No Zoning DistnctaSp Description of Projec "1 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, ►nformat on and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to file best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify I will comply with file permit if it is granted and used " Property Owner -Sr\Representative i-}�S ri,61/1/4k-1( Mailing Address 1 \29.) = Mailing Address //(9 f L4ST City - State Zip t JC c!O P-11J 11 LJ.SS if City - State - Zip Telephone No !OSt -9'3'7 -b T 3 Telephone No 6 DO -2 2- Signature Signatu SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION NiCSCI Lot Size (dimensions) 7Zxf Total Building floor area uare feet Land Area Existing square feet Height of Buildings Stoes Feet Proposed square feet Principal _ f Paved Impervious Area square feet fl l flIANF1FnPMCnfl Nf1T fFCTPf1VtP1 ANAPP PPM 1 no 77 7nnn • • i Mark S Balay, AIA S t I 1 I w a t e r M i n n e s o t a 110 East Myrtle Street Suite 100 Stillwater Minne.ota 55082 (651) 430-3312 5/21/01 Ms Sue Fitzgerald /City of Stillwater 214 N Fourth St Stillwater, MN 55082 Dear Sue B A L A ARCHITECTS Y Michael E Balay, AIA I n d i a n a p o I i s I n d i a n a 6801 Lake Plaza Drive State C-305 Indianapolis Indiana 46220 (317) 845 9402 Enclosed are the submittal materials for Let There Be Light building, sign and site modifications We are applying for review of proposed improvements as shown on these documents, and our completed application You have indicated that the freestanding clock/sign will require a variance in regards to illumination and location, our requests are as follows 1) ILLUMINATION/ We are requesting that this sign, be allowed, with its ongmal internal illumination in the spent of the downtown historical district It is in fact an urban architectural artifact which is being restored by Steve Gnan as a centerpiece for his business of repair and restoration of antique lighting fixtures Many communities are investing their own funds to install similar clocks In this case the existing ordinance requirement for no internal illumination would not allow the clock portion of the sign to be read at night as originally intended, creating not only a hardship for the business but also the community We also feel that approval of this request would not set a precedent, because the clock is specifically providing a community service, and fits the histoncal context of the Stillwater Downtown National Register Histoncal Distnct 2) LOCATION/ The ordinance requirement for a freestanding sign/clock would restnct the location of the sign such that it would not be readily visible from the street The Hardship in this case is that the existing building is setback from the street while the immediately adjacent buildings are at the sidewalk thus restricting streetscape viewing of any freestanding sign placed at the required distance We request that we be allowed to place the sign as shown on the drawings to make it safely visible for passing cars All other items are being submitted for HPC design review as shown on the plans Don't hesitate calling if you have any questions or require additional information Sinc rk Balay cc Steve Gnan • • • The history of 0 B McClintock clocks 0 B McClintock Clocks The 0 B McClintock Company of Minneapolis, MN manufactured a complete line of public clocks beginning in the early 1900's The clocks were attractive and artistic, with cases of bronze, brass or copper, and came in two-faced and four -faced models The dials were large, usually 2-3 feet square They often featured stained glass and many of them were custom made Generally they contained a top glass panel with the name of the institution to whose property they were affixed Most of these clocks were back lighted at night These clocks were sent all over the country They hung from the outside walls of banks and department stores, or graced the front of the property they were advertising They didn't flash the time and temperature or bits of news, they simply showed the time and called attention to the business in their own majestic way In recent years, interest in the 0 B McClintock clocks has been revived As some of these clocks have been discovered in basements and storage areas, antique dealers and clock collectors have taken great interest in acquinng them and restonng them to their onginal glory Cities have also begun to show an interest in them, hiring professionals to restore them for use in town squares and city halls all over the country The clock which is currently under consideration onginally belonged to the State Bank of Anoka It was manufactured in 1919 The two faces of the clock are made of stained glass, one face on each side It had a top panel, also of stained glass, which had State Bank of Anoka on each side The proposal is to replace this top panel with a new stained glass panel with the name of the current business It will be made in such a way as to closely resemble the onginal panel A clock of this type would most certainly be in keeping with the histonc flavor of downtown Stillwater • • • n1 0 0 au 0000 me Y 7.71 1511 1rr sn MIER 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LET THERE 210 N`'fMAIN et L1ANT ST REED SITE FLAN SCALE, 1,11=lc- 0" ♦ • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-18 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 223 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Robin Partch Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of exterior mural for Northern Vineyards Discussion The applicant is requesting design approval for a mural that would be painted on the south facing block wall adjacent to but not facing Water Street The 11 foot by 20 foot mural would be painted in earth tones, it will not be lit The subject matter would be a limestone archway, covered with grapevines, and oaken wine casks would be in the background Freelance artist, Lois Andrews, would paint the scene Conditions of Approval 1 All changes to the approved plan be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission Recommendation Approval as conditioned Findings The request meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Drawing/Elevation Drawing • Case No Q Date Filed Z C Receipt No jig Z 1, ce Fee $25 0f DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e photos, sketches, etc submitt with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater) ed PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 2 Z 3 A/c) r fii .rn - / ri S'6-ee tAssessor, s Parcel No 2 e, 0 3 O , 2 0, / y, pp( • Zoning District C 8 b Descnptzon of Project �X7`e r J (0r' ji2ilLz CQ / 0 i7 _So Ct cec „lc k I 0 c--k L.va (1 c< ,cam, L fi "1 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted here with respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify 1 will comply within i h/ the permit if it is granted and used " p Property Owner /J4, L V/ /7 e rr?uv4rs Mailing Address 22 ? / "Or 1L/ Mat City State Zip S/ /f )c NA/ SSO g2 Telephone No /0-5-/ `/ 3 C' Signature • Revised September 16 1998 Representative Rd 6 r, PO, ,-1'C /- Mailing Address 2?- 3 A/or r^ City State Zip J T r1�rJaz 7 ! 4%/V ,ss 672. 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'1 -7f 7-r --r . r I AIW 7 4 W ,r{ .0 7 f 1 (6;4):IT 4 i .. ti-/ 1 I • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-01a Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 311 South Main Street Comprehensive Plan Distnct Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Tom Brownson, representing Marine Leasing Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of revised changes to back door width at Traditions Discussion This case was reviewed and approved by the HPC on 2/4/01 (see attachment) Since the approval, the applicant has requested a change to the approved plan The original request was to remove a window on the east side of Traditions building, and replace it with a 3 foot door At this time the request is to install a 6 foot wide double door, instead of the 3 foot single door, to accommodate large items going to the elevator The door would be the same height as the existing 5 foot door directly south Brick removed from the chimney of the building would fill the gap above the door left from the window that was removed The door will be the same style, color and use matching materials as the existing door Conditions of Approval 1 All changes to the approved plan be reviewed and approved by the HPC 2 The proposed door shall have pane glass, similar to the existing doors and windows 3 The area above the door be filled in with bnck matching the building 4 The color, style and materials of the new door match as closely as possible to the door to the south Recommendation Approval as conditioned Findings The request meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Sketch • • • JAN 2 5 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 Case No Dr.] 01 — 01 Date Filed i 2.._G 01 Receipt No Fee: $25.00 DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM iktv 1.fq./o1 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e , photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 3 11 S Into IQ S'_ Assessor's Parcel No Zoning District Cis p Description of Project "1 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used " ^ Property Owner / r ' # i Representativ Mailing Address !� Mailing Address Y City - State - Zip City - State - Zip Telephone No Telephone No Signature Signature .Yci/t/‘ ,„ rsiz w L„),Q,,,, S.\-- -,%.,.) 004A Revised September 16, 1998 • • • eir c, • ras. r_...dt _ ..._ _.....3 -f 1 1' ).- . t'''' • • • -1, "•20% .-.., 4:::, —1, t. 17 '..., " '''' ';•-' -. -"" a," agft. 416.....4 . --. ., a .kri2,,__ t ---. s< t - •-• ...._.....a__ _ ..;,- _ 1 0 4 610o (r) 1 1 5 ‘13 Pi `\ 6 1- f • • • • Webster WI 715 866 4345 Hayward WI 715 634 8941 Cable WI 715 798 3765 Spooner WI 715 635 2199 Rice Lake WI 715 234 6939 • Milltown WI 715 825 3287 Amery WI 715 268 8161 Stillwater MN 612 439 3518 Hudson WI 715 386 2371 River Falls WI •15 425 7245 Arrow Building Center Division of Consolidated Lumber Company • Stillwater Minnesota 55082 • 439 3138 i i Serving Wisconsin-lndianhead-Remoa and Stillwater. Minnesota area srncc 1-9O • • • City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Monday, February 5 2001 Present Chairperson Howard Lieberman Diane Hark Roger Tomten Phil Eastwood and Beth Diem Others Sue Fitzgerald Planner Absent Dean Miller, Jeff Johnson Call to Order Mr Lieberman called The Meeting to order at 7 10 p m Update on Carli & Schlenburg's Addition Mr Don Empson was present and addressed the Commission to update information on the Architectural Survey Ms Fitzgerald requested that a written draft be presented to the Commission by next month s meeting Mr Empson agreed to provide a written draft of the survey Mr Empson requested that he and Mr Mead Stone be placed on the Agenda this evening for the Stillwater Lift Bndge Assoc , Inc to address the Commission The Agenda was modified to allow Mr Empson's request Approval of the December 4, 2000 minutes Mr Lieberman requested discussion, hearing none a request for a motion was made MOTION Mr Tomten motioned that the minutes of the meeting of December 4, 2000 be accepted Mr Eastwood seconded the motion By vote all approved the minutes Case No DR/01-01 Design review of an exterior modification of a window to a door at the Traditions Furniture building, located at 321 South Main Street Tom Brownson representing the applicant Mr Brownson did not address the Commission Mr Lieberman requested discussion Mr Tomten stated agreement with staff recommendations that the door should match in style and color and requested that the materials be the same Also recommended was that the height of the doors be the same MOTION A motion was made by Mr Tomten to accept the request with the two Conditions of Approval Mr Eastwood seconded the motion Mr Lieberman asked for discussion Ms Fitzgerald requested disregard of variance mandated Ms Hark requested that the new door match as closely as possible the existing door and the request for a third condition of approval be suggested It was requested that the first condition of approval is stricken and a new condition is made that the color style and materials of the new door match as closely as possible the door to the south by Mr Lieberman MOTION by collective decision to accept as conditioned City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission 1 • • • Monday, February 5 2001 1 The transom above the windows and doors shall all be the same in style and color 2 That the new door shall match as closely as possible the door to the south in style color and materials and have substantially similar specified pane glass windows All were in favor by vote Motion passed Case No DR/01-02 Design review of exterior modifications and signage for Christopher Blake, located at 204 South Main Street Mana Baker was present to represent the applicant Mr Lieberman requested discussion Ms Baker provided a color change to the exterior to separate the existing businesses from one another The proposal was for a deep teal and muted iron orange in contrast to the lighter blue The request was made to change the panel and a sign was presented in design and color to the Commission The Commission discussed at length the color contrast and options It was requested that Ms Fitzgerald be called to approve the placement of signage MOTION A motion was made to approval the request as conditioned, with Ms Fitzgerald's approval for sign placement by Mr Eastwood Mr Lieberman seconded the motion A vote was taken All in favor the motion passed Case No DR/O1-03 Design review of an addition to the Maple Island Building, located at 221 North Main Street Vern Stefan applicant Mr Lieberman requested discussion It was established that the design review was approval of a proposed 12 foot by 20-foot addition to the East Side of the Maple Island Building It is being proposed for the second floor above the River Market s enclosed freezer and would be approximately 12 feet high The exterior finish would be the same as first floor galvanized corrugated metal siding Aluminum windows would match existing windows Ms Fitzgerald established that anything closer than 15 feet to the property line needed a variance from the planning commission for any additional work and that any additional work would have to come before the Heritage Preservation Commission as well MOTION A motion was made to accept the proposal for an addition as conditioned by Mr Tomten and seconded by Mr Lieberman Hearing no discussion, a vote was taken All were in favor of approval as conditioned Case No DR/00-27 Design review of exterior patio for Darla s Grill, located at 131 South Main Street Jennifer and Chris Cosgrove, applicants City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission Monday, February 5, 2001 2 • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-19 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 220 Mulberry Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Emmett Carolan Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of exterior sign for St Croix Lighting Discussion The request is for design review of a building sign and a freestanding sign proposed for St Croix Lighting The applicant has applied to the Planning Commission for a variance to the number of signs permitted per business and for the setback requirements of the zoning district Being a business off of Main Street poses a visibility problem for the applicant, along with the fact that the neighboring buildings on the east side are closer to the street If the permitted setback of 15 feet were used to construct the sign, it would not be visible from Main Street Both of the requested signs have blue lettenng with a green line on a white background The 2 foot by 3 foot freestanding sign would be attached to a lantern lamp post and illuminated by the lantern The building sign would not be lit Conditions of Approval 1 No additional signage 2 All changes to the approved plan be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission 3 Recommendation to Planning Commission — one sign should be approved, not two Recommendation Approval as conditioned Findings The proposal with conditions of approval meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Letter/Elevation Plan/Photos • • • Case No Date Filed Receipt No Fee $25 0( DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project - le 6 ivt.r� ;go 6- lift ev - Assessor's Parcel No Zoning Distnct CB Descnption of Project n %,4- 5-v 5 "1 hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used " �Property Owner /oxL o . Mailing Address aa,D /44 c.- - J� City State Zip SY, I 4w (•e.r itt J CMc;-- Telephone No 4v S I c{3 3- /l 5 3 Signature Revised September 16, 1998 Representative �^'` 1,14.eit /av✓b (G-ti- Address' City State Zip Telephone No Signature C/A4 (�-, .. StCRoJx Iiqhlinq TO Heritage Preservation Commission Members FROM Tony Lodge, Emmett Carolan / St Croix Lighting RE Sign Permit / Variances DATE 5-25-01 St Croix Lighting at 220 E Mulberry St is requesting the approval of attached sign proposal In order to do so, it would be necessary for the Commission to approve variances to two sections of the Stillwater Code pertaining to signs Specifically the variances requested are to 8,a,1 "One wall, monument, awning and canopy or three dimensional sign is allowed per business " 8,c,1 "A monument sign may be located m any required yard but must have a setback of 15ft from any pomt of vehicular access, public roadway or property line " Reasons for this request are as follows 1) Current elevation of Second St prevents the use of allowed signage on buildmg's west side to gam exposure to adjacent street 2) The existence of neighbormg buildings withm 8 ft of Mulberry St would render a sign placed 15 ft off of street hidden from view to both pedestrian and automobile traffic on Mam St and Second St 3) Signage only allowed on front of building or only allowed as freestandmg would hmit exposure to one street or the other dependmg upon placement Current signage on buildmg has no visibility from Mam St and only a limited view from Mulberry St A freestandmg sign far enough away from the building to be noticeable would be meffectrve m identifying buildmg itself With the streethght located withm 2 ft of curb and telephone box within 5 ft , the design of this structure would allow for protection to both of these from traffic both on Mulberry St and those using driveway along side 220 E Mulberry At the same time, it would afford St Croix Lightmg visibility to traffic flows on all important streets surrounding the busmess We appreciate your careful consideration to this very important issue concerning the success of St Croix Lighting as a contnbutmg member to Stillwater's economy 220 E Mulberry Street, Suite 1 • Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439-1193 • Fax (651) 439-1346 • • PROPOSED SIGN vee+ • tt qv i Buildings next door to the east on Mulberry St They are positioned 8 ft. off street. St Croix Lighting is 28 ft off street or 20 ft behind direct line from Main St • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-20 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 317 South Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning Distract CBD Applicant's Name Mary Schmidt, representing Grand Games Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of an exterior sign at Grand Games Discussion The applicant is requesting design approval for a projecting sign for Grand Games The sign is existing from the previous business, "Fancy Nancy's" It is 15 %2" x 29 1/2" and the applicant is planning to paint over it The lettering will be burgundy for "Grand Games" and dark green for "games, toys, novellty, & outdoor blasts", all on a white background with burgundy trim The sign will not be lit Recommendation Approval as conditioned Conditions of Approval 1 No additional signage 2 All changes to the approved sign shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission 3 The base of the sign shall be at least eight feet above the sidewalk Findings The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Sketch • • • Case NoDC D I " 2.0 Date Filed _1 Receipt No zs 3 t i (p Fee $250( DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater Address of Project PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION 5/i 5 Wain Zoning Distnct r C�T7 Descnption of Project Assessor's Parcel No 5 i y rl 0 1,0`id.12 azy----42Mi "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used " Grand 6ca1Q- Property Owner /evn,./Representative iCa1. 92nuCtP Mailing Address 4'3 nLrte 4A€- Mailing Address %�/ 7 ,/t0,1,1 &-� City State Zip ' d UVL /ti/V t—- ei City State Zip 6h ///'YC V . l V'- 2)& Telephone No 0 - Telephone No q4//q. Signature Signatureatti(LiEdWit-Af—d Revised September 16, 1998 • • • i ) • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-21 Hentage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 402 South Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business District Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Steve Bremer Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of exterior modifications for Joseph Wolf Complex Discussion The applicant is requesting design review and approval of the renovation of the Joseph Wolf Complex The complex will consist of a gourmet coffee shop, a full service restaurant, a tour company — touring the adjoining caves, two retail outlets and two office spaces It will include six additional residential rental units and revamping of the six existing rental units Parking for the units will be on -site, behind the buildings Parking and pedestnan circulation will stay as existing The intent of the architectural renovation is to place an emphasis on the restoration of the design and matenals of the onginal building facade The exterior building size, height or dimension will not change All mechanical equipment and trash receptacles will not be visible from the street Outdoor food service activities (approximately 40 seats) will be available until it gets dark No new lighting will be added Landscape will not change Potted flowers will be added The existing restaurant uses two of the buildings The proposed restaurant will be in the southern budding of the two buildings The corner budding will house retail The restaurant's facade will be red bnck and will match the bnck budding to the south The guardrail on the roof of the restaurant will be replaced with a metal fence with a metal arch on it to match the arched windows The stone building facades will be restored to their original stone Simulated clay tile will be used as cap material for the parapets The comer building's "storefront" facade will be returned to its onginal character by uncovenng existing stonework Green circular awnings are proposed on some of the windows The introduction of circular awnings, according to the applicant, is to compliment the circular windows • • • Conditions of Approval 1 AU utilities shall be completely screened from public view 2 If lighting changes A fighting plan showing the fixture type, height, location and exterior fighting intensity shall be submitted with building permit plans for Planning Director approval All lighting shall be directed away from the street and adjacent properties Light sources shall be shielded from direct view and protected form damage by vehicles 3 Handicapped parking spaces and signage, in compliance with State requirements, shall be shown on building permit plans and installed before final inspection of the project 4 The trash enclosure shall be made of a sturdy solid masonry material, with trash receptacles screened from view and compatible with the color and materials of the project 5 No roof equipment shall be visible to the general public 6 All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface 11 All security lights on building shall be downlit 12 A sign permit is required for signage 13 All exterior modifications to the approved plan are to be reviewed by the Heritage Preservation Commission Recommendation Approval as conditioned Findings The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Elevation Drawings/Photos/Floor Plans • Case No Date Filed Receipt No Fee 5 OC DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (i e photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project ! C.) ow r �) T Assessor's Parcel No J 100 0 y I 0-7q • Zoning Distnct C Descnption of Project IR_r �1 r , A c 1 (L Jr ! r • wr' r- �( l�� P. �f� �f_�� cJC "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct I further certify I will comply with the permit if it is granted and used " Property Owner LAI r,� �� )Q Representative 7-\ r--ert • c Mailing Address 1-11 a- S P'1c, n S4 Mailing Address \ a (�U ��� y .- -S City State Zip ;5-1c-1\Pi\WSJ) Telephone No Signatur (16 H L 39 — 358E Revised September 16, 1998 City State Zip \ Telephone No (r �� 1 Signature 1�� al BREMER CONSTRUCTION, INC To Stillwater Planning Commission/City Council From Stephen C Bremer - President Bremer Construction, Inc Subject Joseph Wolf Building Restoration and Renewal Date May 25, 2001 The Joseph Wolf Brewery The renovation and renewal of the Joseph Wolf Complex will be the cooperative effort of The Wabasha Street Caves, Down In History Tours and Bremer Construction, Inc All will combine their unique talents and expenence to facilitate a major renovation and subsequent management of this complex Nature of Use • The Joseph Wolf Building anticipates a unique collaboration of service, retail and residential operations The service and retail aspects of the complex will consist of a gourmet coffee shop, a full service restaurant, a tour company, two retail outlets and two office spaces available for professional services The residential outlook will involve the construction of six new rental units and a total revamp of the six existing rental units Type Of Operation (Business) K Operation type pertaining to each venture will be as follows Gourmet Coffee Shop > Quality production and friendly service of gourmet coffees and Full Service Restaurant • A unique establishment offering premium food and beverage exceptional services Tour Company • A tour company dedicated to the adjoined cave structure association to the history of the Stillwater community associated products choices together with and their significant 215 WABASHA STREET SOUTH • ST PAUL MN 55107 1805 • (651) 224 8319 • FAX (651) 224 0059 • • Retail Outlets • The two retail units available within the Joseph Wolf Complex shall operate under one of the quality options currently available, which include a Wine and Cheese Store, Specialty Eyewear Store, Bakery and/or Flower Shop Professional Service Offices • Two offices will be available for professional services allowing for effective assistance to the Stillwater Community Residential Rental Units • All existing rental units will be professionally reconstructed to coincide with the construction of new rental units, collectively designed to be architecturally interesting The entire rental facility will compliment the new and appealing facade of the Joseph Wolf Complex Potential Traffic Generation In general, traffic flow of the related Stillwater region is not expected to be greatly affected However, restoration and renewal of the Joseph Wolf Building may potentially increase the Destination Specific Traffic/Travel to the downtown distnct and its many attractions Parking Locations Parking locations for the residential units shall be located and contained with in the property limits Parking for the retail and service sectors will have limited on -site availability However, ample Municipal parking is available to patrons two blocks East and West of the Joseph Wolf Complex Benefits of Project An impressive reconstruction of the building facade shall restore a valuable piece of Stillwater's abundant history The professional attitude towards the project will ensure a product that will enhance the beauty and economic potential for the downtown region An increase in Destination Specific Traffic/Travel The objective is to provide an attraction to the community and visitors which is also appealing outside of peak tounst times b An increased business core for the downtown economic sector b The Joseph Wolf Complex and its vanous components shall generate many new employment opportunities for the community Addition of appropnate residential spaces to the downtown area Increased Sales Tax Revenue for the City of Stillwater • .-- BEFORE • • Joseph -Wolf Brewery 402 South Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATION - SOUTH MAIN STREET f• 41.—.=7-•••• AFTER • • h Q Zayy^ 4— Tee__ BEFORE Joseph Wolf Brewery 402 South Main Street F Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior ,j ( n If JY'A/ pi,, PROPOSED BUILDING ELEVATION 6,1.! .. 4:`-'-"..F,‘"1-:7;;; E.............-S:::"'""'":::::'-li..; r� '•4 s �,iv' t� f .r.:.,_� �.��f-+l-�'i 1. '++-'J#}.F,�4�', AFTER General Notes 1 The entire architectural modification puts emphasis on the restoration of the design and materials of the original building facades It will remove the present inconsistent elements 2 The exterior building size, height or dimension will not be changed 3 Exterior trash area or mechanical equipments will not be visible from the street 4 Outdoor food service activities (approximately forty seats) will only be available before it gets dark Therefore, no new lighting will be added 5 Landscape will not be changed Potting flowers will be arranged outdoor as needed to complement the outdoor activities in the summer 6 Parking or pedestrian circulations will stay as existing No change will be made 7 All storefront windows are transparent 8 Door and window frames will be wood or bronze -tone aluminum Joseph Wolf Brewery_ 402 South Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior - rt 4C7`_,.r- w� -.vim--`*S�• ie- +. �r a �I N Proposed awnings will successfully complement the architectural arch shape They will also add shade and color to the building Metal arch railing Stone trim and railing column will match existing stone material Storefront restoration will return the facade to its original character by uncovering existing stonework Red brick will match existing brick on building to south This facade will be restored to its original stone character —Simulated clay tile will be used as cap material for the parapets -Individual signage will be complementary to the overall design No signage will be Internally illuminated General Notes 1 The entire architectural modification puts emphasis on the restoration of the design and materials of the original building facades It will remove the present inconsistent elements 2 The exterior building size, height or dimension will not be changed 3 Exterior trash area or mechanical equipments will not be visible from the street 4 Outdoor food service activities (approximately forty seats) will only be available before it gets dark Therefore, no new lighting will be added 5 Landscape will not be changed Potting flowers will be arranged outdoor as needed to complement the outdoor activities in the summer 6 Parking or pedestrian circulations will stay as existing No change will be made 7 All storefront windows are transparent 8 Door and window frames will be wood or bronze -tone aluminum Joseph Wolf Brewery 402 South Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-- - THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior Trg`—�., 0.4 `Y I 0 6O r5kztry-- _•, 2 Partial existing deteriorating stone wall will be removed New metal arch railing and stone railing column will match those on the South Main Street facade Stone looking stucco will be used on the majority of this facade Stone arch entrance will match those on the South Main Street facade to i — Pedestrian -friendly pavement will serve as the walkway between the apartment entrances and the parking lot Metal arch railing and stone — railing column will match those on the South Main Street facade Awnings will match those on the South Main Street facade Proposed patio will serve for the private apartment Planters near the apartments will enhance the living quality PICTURES OF • JOSEPH WOLF BREWERY SITE ,,,,•.-. ... • Joseph -Wolf -Brewery 402 South Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 th. WC L ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior 1.7 -A\ t •— Pr , 1 4e 111"14 1- k ute.rk ° 'kW '1141 1r \ 44116 -A*N Iff - yr - — '110 "i; /VI -4,11A 4 et. rsit, = I, .. -.1 1 et_ PICTURES OF • JOSEPH WOLF BREWERY SITE ,Joseph Wolf Brewery 402 South Main Street -Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior PICTURES OF • SURROUNDING BUILDINGS Josep,h Wolf -Brewery 402 South Main Street Stillwater, Minnesota 55082- THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer May 25 2001 WC L ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interior • ,t - rt"" arW; >z— ,--.4,4,11,+.1•PrOlVrEq .frfiVIVA!`r — — t *174;r=t r 34_4" e 3,4 41/11Keii-' I 7 1? rj, Ar- >". 4 7 44, _ • • Joseph Wolf Brewery RENOVATION DESCRIPTION 1 RETAIL 2 RESTAURANT 3 WINE AND CHEESE SPIRIT 4 GRUMPY STEVE S COFFEE 5 CAVES AND RELATED SPACES 6 OFFICE 2nd Floor 7 OFFICE 2nd Floor 8 APARTMENTS (2) 9 STUDIO APARTMENT (1) 10 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 11 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 12 LOFT APARTMENT (2) 13 TWO LEVEL APARTMENT (1) PROJECT TOTAL AREA AREA 1 332 SF 5 244 SF 1 244 SF 1 196 SF 6 000 SF 600 SF 1190SF 1 281 SF 480 SF 1 728 SF 2 592 SF 1 480 SF 1 365 SF 25 732 SF First Floor Plan Mezzanine Area THE BREMERS St Paul Minnesota Developer Joseph Wolf Brewery IL VA WCL ASSOCIATES INC Stillwater, Minnesota Architecture Interiors • • Joseph Wolf Brewery RENOVATION DESCRIPTION AREA 1 RETAIL 1 332 SF 2 RESTAURANT 5 244 SF 3 WINE AND CHEESE SPIRIT 1 244 SF 4 GRUMPY STEVE S COFFEE 1 196 SF 5 CAVES AND RELATED SPACES 6 000 SF 6 OFFICE 2nd Floor 600 SF 7 OFFICE 2nd Floor 1 190 SF 8 APARTMENTS (2) 1 281 SF 9 STUDIO APARTMENT (1) 480 SF 10 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 1 728 SF 11 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 2 592 SF 12 LOFT APARTMENT (2) 1 480 SF 13 TWO LEVEL APARTMENT (1) 1 365 SF PROJECT TOTAL AREA 25 732 SF Second Floor Plan Scale None THE BREMERS St Paul, Minnesota Developer Joseph Wolf Brewery Stillwater, Minnesota A WCL ASSOCIATES INC Architecture Interiors • • Joseph Wolf Brewery RENOVATION DESCRIPTION AREA 1 RETAIL 1 332 SF 2 RESTAURANT 5 244 SF 3 WINE AND CHEESE SPIRIT 1,244 SF 4 GRUMPY STEVE S COFFEE 1,196 SF 5 CAVES AND RELATED SPACES 6,000 SF 6 OFFICE 2nd Floor 600 SF 7 OFFICE 2nd Floor 1 190 SF 8 APARTMENTS (2) 1,281 SF 9 STUDIO APARTMENT (1) 480 SF 10 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 1 728 SF 11 TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS (3) 2 592 SF 12 LOFT APARTMENT (2) 1 480 SF 13 TWO LEVEL APARTMENT (1) 1 365 SF PROJECT TOTAL AREA 25 732 SF 1 ,1, ...., -�N4eri - x 4'4 3'y�Hio t$ t , First Floor Roof Below Third Floor Plan Scale None THE BREMERS St Paul Minnesota Joseph Wolf Brewery WCL ASSOCIATES INC Developer Stillwater, Minnesota Architecture Interiors d 1 • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR/01-22 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 220 East Myrtle Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business Distnct Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Mark Balay, representing David Hurley Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of an extenor entrance modification Discussion The applicant is requesting design review and approval of a vestibule addition to the "old post office" which is currently a private residence The vestibule is sited on the northeast side of the building, where the loading dock for the post office was located The old dock had an existing dormer that will remain Brick will be the primary material use for the facade, with cast stone surrounding a round -top window Cast stone will be used as a wainscot surrounding the lower third of the addition The roof will be slate, with painted ship Iapsiding on the east and west A steel railing painted black will be used on the stairway An exterior Tight will be installed The applicant will bnng a cut sheet of it to the meeting Recommendation Approval as conditioned Conditions of Approval 1 All changes to the approved plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Heritage Preservation Commission Findings The proposal meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments Application Form/Elevation Drawing/Plan Drawing Zoning Distnct -01% Description of Project REAR_ �NTR2Y Case No Date Filed Fee Paid Receipt No PUNNING ADMINISTRATION FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 MTh/ 2-7— ri/2? h'i V25 au Atli) h ACTION REQUESTED Fees Special/Conditional Use Permit Vanance Resubdivision Subdivision* $50/200 $70/200 $100 $1 00+50/lot Comprehensive Plan Amendment* $500 Zoning Amendment* Planning Unit Development * Certificate of Compliance A Design Review $300 $500 $70 $25 *An escrow fee is also required to the costs of attorney and engineenng fees (see attached) The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting matenal (r e , photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater A site plan is required with applications PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of Project 220 E M YRri.. E s i Assessor's Parcel No (GEO Code) "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submitted herewith in all respects, to file best of my knowledge and belief, true and correct. I further certify 1 will comply with file permit if it is granted and used " Property OwnerDAV/D- j-(UR.LEY Representative MARNK 5 r3ALAy Mailing Address 22 0 ,E Mailing Address I l D E MYRTLE 57_ City - State - Zip ST 1LL wire —IL rAN 55 0012 City - State - Zip 5TiLLu P TEP J M$i 55CR2 Telephone No Telephone No 65t -430-33i 2. Signature Signature SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION Lot Size (dimensions) x Land Area Height of Buildings Stones Feet Principal f1 Lf11ANC1CnpMC11A N(1T f1CCTRAV1Pl ANAPP Cpu 1 no 97 7nnn Total Budding floor area Existing Proposed Paved Impervious Area square feet square feet square feet square feet • • • H P C APPLICATION REVIEW FORM CASE NO DR101-23 Heritage Preservation Date June 4, 2001 Project Location 501 North Main Street Comprehensive Plan District Central Business Distnct Zoning District CBD Applicant's Name Jeff Wallis Type of Application Design Review Project Description Design review of 29 — 32 condominium project Discussion The applicant is requesting design review and approval for a 29 — 32, 4 story loft condominium project with 5800 sq ft of retail space on the first level The proposed building site is a former gas and service station currently housing a Domino's Pizza The site is 1 44 acres Intenor parking for the units is on the main level, behind the retail space City code requires that for 29 units 58 parking spaces be provided Twenty-four outside spaces are provided for retail use Lighting of the outside parking lot will consist of 30 foot high poles with "shoebox" fixtures "Shoebox fixtures are specified for wall mounted lights for the building Bulbs will be metal halide Building materials will primarily EFIS (man made store) and face brick in brown and tan colors The entryway will have a 3-foot EFIS overhanging canopy The facade of the building concept is designed with vertical columns approximately every 20 feet, with decorative square man made stone caps topping them off The windows are aluminum clad in "Hartford" green with honzontal muttons with clear glass A sign package for the entire retail space will be required before the spaces are leased out All mechanical equipment will be inside the building, except for the air conditioner generator which will be at the back of the building Recommendation Approval as conditioned Conditions of Approval 1 All utilities shall be completely screened from public view 2 All landscaping shall be installed before utility release or final project inspection No project shall be phased unless approval is granted by the Planning Commission • • • 3 Continuous concrete curbing shall be installed to separate parking areas from landscape areas 4 Handicapped parking spaces and signage, in compliance with State requirements, shall be shown on building permit plans and installed before final inspection of the project 5 The street address of the budding shall be displayed in a location conspicuous from the public street 6 The trash enclosure shall be made of a sturdy solid masonry material, with trash receptacles screened from view and compatible with the color and materials of the project and a detail provided to the Planning Department 7 All trees required to remain on site, as indicated on the plans, shall be protected by fencing or other necessary measures shall be taken to prevent damage during construction activity 8 No roof equipment shall be visible to the general public 9 All gutters, downspouts, flashings, etc shall be painted to match the color of the adjacent surface 10 Construction projects shall conform to the City's Noise ordinance Construction during the dry season shall mitigate excess dust problems 11 A sign permit shall be required for all project signs 12 Grading and drainage plan to be approved by City Engineer before building permits are issued 13 Sign package to be approved by the Hentage Preservation Commission, including directional signs 14 All security lights on building shall be downlit and a plan submitted to the Planning Department 15 A sign permit is required for signage 16 All exterior modifications to the approved plan are to be reviewed by Community Development Director Findings The request meets the intent of the Downtown Design Guidelines Attachments • • • 501 North Main, LLC `Luxury Loft Living in Historic Downtown Stillwater 501 North Main, LLC is proposing a 29 — 32 unit luxury loft project in downtown Stillwater The proposed building site is a former gas and service station currently housing Domino's Pizza and automotive service garage The site contains 1 44 acre adjacent to the Stillwater Yacht Club to the East, The Train Depot to the North and Professional Building to the South With views of the St Croix River possible on all three levels, our project hopes to enhance Main Street with a landmark building Our design takes into consideration the histonc nature of downtown Stillwater as well as the dramatic design elements of some of the existing buildings We will also be including approximately 5800 sq ft of specialty retail shops on the street level Despite several environmental and design challenges, our development team is very excited and eager to break ground on this project We look forward to working with the Planning and Economic Development Commission, Hentage Preservation Commission and Stillwater City Council to ensure a successful project g I • Case No Date Filed Fee Paid Receipt No PLANNING ADMINISTRATION FORM So39Y Fee $50/2 $70/2 $100 $100+50/1 Comprehensive Plan Amendment' $500 ."Zoning Amendment` $300 .__Planning Unit Development • $500 Certificate of Compliance $70 Design Review $25 *An escrow fee Is also required to the costs of attorney and engineering fees (see attached) The applicant is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all forms and supporting material submitted in connection with any application All supporting material (if e, photos, sketches, etc) submitted with application becomes the property of the City of Stillwater A site plan is required with appl,cations COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF STILLWATER 216 NORTH FOURTH STREET STILLWATER, MN 55082 ACTION REQUESTED as_Special/Conditional Use Permit _.Variance �Resubdivision Subdivision* PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION Address of ProJec U �QD 2 avX „� i/„O 3 Assessor's Parcel No 1 7U Zoning Distnc � Description of o._,_ _� 7 e 1 �GESP fie) C. P.,,- tc 4 4 "N "I hereby state the foregoing statements and all data, information and evidence submlffed herewith in all respects, to file best of my knowledge and belief, true end correct I further certify I will comply with file per It if if is granted and used " -- Property Owner. Mailing Address City - State - Zip, Telephone No.� Signature Lot Size (dimensions) Land Area - rc s Height of Buiidinos Stories Feet Principal _ /_ 9 Accessory Representative _ 1 Jm /li _ Mailing Addressl! c) = sa /0 t- S4-icri d2Si City - State - Zip S, P N Telephone No l -irx Signature /,` SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTI • N Total Building floor area 3 0 3 2 ti square fee Existing M ann i_ square feet Proposed square feet Paved Impervious real 1�� square feet No of off-street parking saces g 2. • • • • 1 • LL S 1 1 ... .. 1 I RL 4✓1 C� 1 1.3�'` 22O MYRT�� ST SilLIVV/ T1.-EhIV55W2 SCAI...� 1/9-�-I-O' __ MowIrn —I e. 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�. 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 THE SOUTH HALF OF THE CARLI AND SCHULENBURG ADDITION RESIDENTIAL AREA, STILLWATER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA Winter/Spring, 2001 National Register Identification and Evaluation Study Submitted toe The City of Stillwater Heritage Preservation Committee Prepared by Donald Empson Empson Archives P 0 Box 791 Stillwater, MN 55082 June, 2001 1 The South One -Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND SUPPORT AND NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Mills project has been financed m part with Federal funds from the National Park Service, Department of Interior, through the Minnesota Historical Society under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act as amended However the contents and opinions do not necessanly reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabihtation Act of 1973, the U S Department of Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap m its federally assisted program If you beheve you have been discriminated against m any program activity, or facnhty as described above, or if you desire further mformation, please write to Office of Equal Opportunity, U S Department of the Interior, Washington, D C , 20240 2 The South One -Half of the Carl, Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater TABLE OF CONTENTS Map of Survey Ai ea Page 4 Abstract Page 5 Introduction Page 6 Research Design Page 8 Ly dra Page 10 The Fever Page 16 Soldiering On Page 20 The Two Attractions Page 23 The Early Houses Page 27 The Houses of the 1880's Page 31 Two Public Works Projects Page 47 Christopher Dies Page 47 The Houses of the 1890's Page 48 Lydia Dies Page 50 After the Turn of the Century Page 51 Appendix A —Building Dates (by date Page 54 Appendix B—Building Dates (by address Page 60 Appendix C—City Directory 1894-95 Page 65 Appendix D—City Directory 1930-31 Page 72 Appendix E—City Directory 1956 Page 75 Contexts Page 78 Recommendations Page 79 Bibliography Page 82 0 o F t- 0 The South One Half of the Carl; Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater CITY MAP OF SURVEY AREA 4 The South One Half of the Carh SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater ABSTRACT nine hundred and twenty-nine properties within an area of approximately ninety acres were surveyed for includsion on the National Register of Historic Places These properties are located m Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota in an area designated as the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition HPPA. As a result of my survey, I did not find any properties within the area that might quahfy foi nomination to the National Register of Historic Places The complete papers generated by this survey will be deposited with the City of Stillwater and the Mmnesota Historical Society 5 1 1 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater I INTRODUCTION I �? etween December 1, 2000, and June 1, 2001, Empson Archives conducted �= a National Register survey of the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition HPPA residential area of Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota The I project area was m Government Lot 4, Section 21, and in Government Lot 1, Section 28, T3ON, R2OW I Included within the survey area is the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition to Stillwater I The objective of the study was to conduct an intensive historical survey of the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition residential neighborhood bounded by, or on a line with, Fourth Street North on the West, North Main Street on the East, IE Elm Street on the South, and E Sycamore Street on the North There are 129 structures wathan this survey area covering 90 acres IThe work was conducted between December ld, 2000 and June 1d, 2001 by Donald Empson, the principal investigator, and his wife, Kathleen Vadnais IDonald Empson, the principal investigator, meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Quahfications Standards IThe property types m this survey included dwellings, associated garages and carriage houses, outbuildings, objects and structures, and businesses These properties were located, photographed and their physical descriptions documented The project team compiled building files on each inventoried site for the City of Stillwater's Heritage Preservation Commission A project report was prepared for 1 the City of Stillwater and for the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office The format of the final report is determined by regulations of the Minnesota Historical I Society Properties within the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition residential area were evaluated for prelmwnary National Register significance in terms of one appropriate statewide historic context "St Croix Valley Triangle I Lumbering (1843-1914) " The project team consulted the Stillwater historic context study (Vogel 1993) m evaluating local significance and determined the appropriate context was "Development of Residential Neighborhoods in Stillwater, 1850's- ' 1940's " This effort is part of the on -going program of the Minnesota Historical I Society's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) which began after passage of the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended The SHPO admimsters the National Register of Historic Places program in Minnesota In the early years of I this program, the SHPO concentrated on basic inventories of the 87 counties in Minnesota on a county -by -county basis The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater Stillwater established a Heritage Preservation Commission in 1973 and, um conjunction with a federal grant from the Minnesota SHPO, contracted for is first National Register survey of the downtown commercial area in 1988 This study led to the placing of Stillwater's downtown commercial area on the National Register in 1991 In 1992 3, the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) received a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant and sponsored a study of historic contexts in the city, conducted by Robert C Vogel and Associates The final report, "Sttllwater Historic Contexts A Comprehensive Planning Approach," was completed in July 1993 The Stillwater HPC has divided the city's neighborhoods into Historic Preservation Planning Areas (HPPAs) and intends to proceed with systematic surveys of all Stillwater neighborhoods over the next decade The current report summarizes the results of the seventh HPPA to be systemically surveyed The six previous surveys were of the North Hill (Original Town) the South Hill (Original Town), the Greeley Residential Aiea, the Dutchtown Residential Area, the Holcombe's Additions Residential Area, and the Hersey, Staples & Co, Addition 0 0 0 0 0 B 7 0 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater RESEARCH DESIGN The project area was part of Government Lot 4, Section 21, and part of Government Lot 1, Section 28, both in Township 30 N, Range 20 W Included within the survey area was the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition to Stillwater We have done a thorough study of the area, despite the considerable time and money constraints We have used the yearly tax assessor's records collected in the State Archives and available on microfilm, 1861 1900, at the Stillwater Public Library — a gift of Rivertown Restoration These records were generated much the same way they are today Every year the tax assessor viewed all the properties in the city and made an estimate of the market value of the land and the improvements By following a property through the years, it is usually possible to determine when the value jumped from that of a lot only to that of a lot with a building on it This record also contains the name of the property owner through the years While this kind of research is tedious m the extreme, it gave us accurate mformation that can be found m no other way For those buildings built after 1900, we have used the tax assessor's figure to be found at Washington county courthouse, unless there happened to be a building permit Rivertown Restoration recently paid to have the Stillwater building permit applications, 1886 1940, microfilmed They, along with an index compiled by Kay Thueson, are available at the Stillwater Public Library The applications give the date of building, the size of the structure, name of the owner, sometimes the name of the builder and architect, and other incidental information There are also applications for repairs and remodeling This information was invaluable and essential for this study There are useful records available m the Water Department, the Fire Department, and the Public Works Department and m the Minutes of the Stillwater City Council that have never been used before The Sanborn Insurance Maps did not illustrate the residential area, but they were useful m following the history of the some of the busmesses There are a number of unpublished manuscripts and some published reminiscences which contained useful information, but since they are often inaccurate, we only quoted them when we could verify their mformation from another source In general, we used only original sources for our research For visual aids, there are two Bird's Eye View Maps of Stillwater drawn in 1869, and again m 1879 With their accurate representations of each house and 8 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater building, these were extremely useful, and we reproduced sections of both maps in the text of this report We talked to the residents of the area in cases where we had some uncertainties, when convenient we obtained copies of Property Abstracts. We also used the land records at the office of the Recorder of Deeds We also used the Stillwater City Directories, consulted the local newspapers on microfilm at the Stillwater Pubhc Library, and pursued other research materials that were useful We incorporated the information gleaned from our research m the context of Robert Vogel's Stillwater Historic Contexts and other research done previously in Stillwater We reviewed the survey work on the properties prepared by the Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission We identified, dated, and cataloged the 129 properties in the Preservation Planning Area in the manner required by the Minnesota Historical Society We discussed the architectural styles in the Preservation Planning Area and compared them to other Stillwater neighborhoods We photographed all properties We have prepared a report that describes the development of the area, recommendations for future survey work, and evaluated the possibility of properties that might be eligible for local historic designation and/or ehgtble for the National Register of Historic Places We are not making any nominations ourselves We have discussed any possible plamnng methods for preservation of historic structures, landscapes, and neighborhoods We have attended three meetmgs with the Stillwater H P C The work was conducted between December 1st, 2000 and June 1st, 2001 by Donald Empson, the principal investigator and his wife, Kathleen Vadnais 9 The South One Half of the Carli Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater LYDIA Sixteen year -old Lydia Ann Brown was entranced with her first view of Chicago in 1834 What had only a year or two earlier been a minor trading post at a swampy river delta was now a flourishing city of over 2,000 residents With the opening of the Erie Canal, Chicago had become the gateway to the West, and fortunes were to be made in hotels, real estate, and retail goods for the trail west Compared to Springfield, Pennsylvania, from whence she had just arrived, Chicago was the bright promise of the future Moreover, a fortuneteller back in Springfield had told her she would meet the man of her dreams her first day in Chicago Accompanied by her aunt, she checked into the Eagle hotel on Water Street On their first day at the hotel her aunt sent her down to the dining room for a pitcher of water Dressed in a pmk muslin dress with a low neck and short sleeves, a picture of rustic beauty from the backwoods, Lydia encountered the proprietor of the hotel, Paul Carh, in the dining room She immediately realized he fit the description given her by the fortuneteller back in Springfield Paul Carli was a handsome young man of 29, born in Italy of a merchant father, wealthy, educated, an artist paintei, and an accomplished musician Lydia, in penurious circumstances since the death of her father six years earner, had " dodged along any way, picking wool, or spinning, or doing anything I could get, " She saw her opportunity Within six weeks, she became the bride of Paul Carh She later wrote "As I never let anything good pass me, I married him —not for love, for I left my heart in Springfield —but I wanted money, and that I got " Alas for Lydia, Paul — whatever his other talents — proved to be a bad businessman By 1840, he and Lydia had lost their two downtown Chicago prime properties, and, hounded by creditors, had been forced to move some 35 miles west where he homesteaded a farm The family of two had expanded to include two children, as well as Lydia's mother, and Lydia's two younger brothers Christopher Carh was Paul's younger brother Born in Germany in 1811, Christopher was educated at Heidelberg University where he studied medicine He emigrated to the United States in 1832, first settling in Buffalo, New York, where he practiced medicine for three years Dissatisfied with his new country, he returned to Europe for two years But restless by nature, he came back to the 10 The South One Half of the Carh SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater United States, joining his brother Paul m Chicago where he practiced medicine for a year Then he was off to New Orleans for a year, returning to Chicago m 1839 Joseph R Brown, an authentic Minnesota pioneer, was Lydia Carh's older half brother Born m 1805, he enlisted m the Army at age 14, and arrived at Fort Snelling m the Northwest Territory as a drummer boy m 1819 After 20 years in the wilderness as a soldier and fur trader, Brown could see the advance of settlement moving north and west Like other perceptive men of the time, he could also see that future wealth no longer lay in fur trading, but in townsite speculation As the settlers came — and the settlers would be coming, no doubt — they would be establishing towns and cities Brown foresaw that the speculator who owned the land of the town site could multiply his investment a thousand times by selling individual lots By 1840, Brown was a very busy man Not only had he numerous real estate ventures, he was also heavily engaged m the politics of trymg to establish a Wisconsm Territory that would include all the area as far west as the Mississippi River Brown needed people he could trust, and he looked to his sister, Lydia, and her family in Chicago Paul and Lydia Carh were happy to leave their financial problems behind In the spring of 1841, Christopher Carh escoi ted his sister in law, Lydia, her mother, brothers, and children first to Galena, Illmois, and then by steamboat to Brown's home on Grey Cloud Island in the Mississippi River The hapless Paul came overland to Grey Cloud Island, driving the family's livestock But, suffering from a lack of food and the extended ti avel, the anunals did not survive the journey Leaving the women and children with Brown's Inclian wife, Susan, at Grey Cloud Island, the three men and Lydia's two younger brothers boated north on the St Croix River to the head of Lake St Croix where Bi own had established a town site named Dacotah There they built a large wmdowless house of tamarack logs chinked with clay 1 By the end of June, the Carh family had moved in Their nearest neighbor was Francis McCoy on the point at what is now Bayport, the next closest was in what is now Marine on St Croix Lydia Carl]. has the distinction of being the first white woman to live in the Stillwater area Life at Dacotah was arduous at best Lydia later remintscenced that "More than once in those bitter cold mornings have I sat with my back to the fire, holding one of my babies, wrapped in shawls or blankets, and seen the coffee freeze in front of me " Another writer has a kinder view "The logs were long, the house was two stones high and large for those days, and a little later the one solitary fiddle [Joseph 1 There is no existing plat of Dacotah, but from all accounts it was located somewhere between Brown s Creek and Battle Hollow m what is today the north end of Stillwater Lydia Carh, in later years remembered the Tamarack House as being just north of what would be today the intersection of E Sycamore Street and N Mam Street 0 0 u J 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater Brown's] at times called a great many nimble choppers and other workmen , thorough -bred white people and half breeds, to their feet in that old house It was the scene of much innocent hilarity "2 Within three years, Paul and Lydia, with their family built a two story house near the mouth of Bolles Creek in what is today Afton Christopher Carh remained at Tamarack House, although as the only doctor within 100 miles, he spent much of his time traveling from patient to patient His obituary in the Stillwater Messenger of November 12, 1887, recalled that "During this period, the practice of Dr Carl,. in its range of terntory covered not only the customary trips to Sunrise, Fort Snelling and Red Wing, but as he was the only physician in the northwestern portion of Wisconsin terntory, he was often called to points at a greater distance 'One of his patients was an Indian princess, daughter of Little Crow, chief of the Sioux nation, his headquarters being sometimes in Washington, sometimes to Ramsey, and sometimes in some other county ' On one occasion the doctor went to Red Wing to visit a patient and traversed thirty miles of the distance on skates, an Indian runner preceding him to make sure that the ice was safe " In March of 1846, the ill-fated Paul Carh drowned when his small canoe overturned while retrieving a duck he had shot, and he was unable to swim in the heavy clothes he was wearing Shortly thereafter, Lydia, trailing her five children, returned to Dacotah to work at Tamarack House, which had taken on a new identity as a saloon and hotel Aftei the prescribed year of mourning, Dr Christopher Carh, and his sister- m law, Lydia Ann Carh, were married by Joseph R Brown who was, by then, Justice of the Peace for the Stillwater Precinct, St Croix County, Wisconsin Territory They left the Tamarack House and what was by now the abandoned town site of Dacotah and moved a half -mile south to the bustling town of Stillwater where the Doctor built an office and pharmacy, and, with Brown as a partner, dealt in logs 3 As a part of the lumber business executed by "Brown & Carh", Dr Christopher rafted logs down the St Croix and Mississippi rivers to St Lotus, Missouri, a flourishing city where the demand for lumber was insatiable In the course of his travels, he must have met with the German born Frederick 2 The [Stillwater] Messenger November 12 1887 3 Several sources contributed to this biographical sketch Fifty Years m the Northwest by W H C Folsom, Pioneer Press Company,1888, page 52-54, History of the St Croix Valley, Augustus Easton, ed, H C Cooper, Jr & Co, Chicago, 1909, page 7-16, Joseph R Brown, Adventurer on the Minnesota Frontier, 1820-1849 by Nancy & Robert Goodman, Lone Oak Press, [1996] see Index Stillwater Messenger, December 19, 1896 Obituary of Chnstopher Carl', Stillwater Messenger, Nov 12, 1887 12 0 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Schulenburg and Adolphus Boeckeler of the St Lotus lumbering firm of Schulenburg and Boeckeler Eager to take part in the harvest of the virgin white pme of the St Croix Valley, Frederick Schulenburg traveled m Stillwater in the summer of 1853 to look for a mill site He must have been pleased, for he purchased, among other property, Government Lots 2 and 3 of Section 21, an area that is today roughly bounded by E Alder Street, E Sycamore Street, N Fourth Street, and the St Croix River 4 On his property, he built a large sawmill, and established a company town The remainder of the riverfront, north from Battle Hollow (the site of what was to be the Territorial Prison) to what was to be E Sycamore Street, approximately 92 acres, belonged to Di Christophei Carh who had acquired it from the original claim of Joseph R Brown and the town site of Dacotah 6 (See Page 14) In January of 1854, Dr Christopher Carh and Frederick Schulenburg platted their combined properties into Carh and Schulenburg's Addition to Stillwater 6 This was the first addition to the Original City map, and its 57 Blocks more than doubled the physical size of Stillwater, and extended the city boundaries along the waterfront over a mile north Carh and Schulenburg might well have platted a new village with another name, but they perhaps surmised that the sale of their city lots would be enhanced by the name of Stillwater With this addition, they added a number of new lumbering related street names to the city map The new east west streets were named for trees Elm, Aspen, Orange (now Wilkins), Magnoha (now Stillwater), Almond (now St Croix), Sycamore, Jumper (now vacated), Spruce (now vacated), Balsam (now vacated), Poplar, Willow, Hazel, and Alder For the north - south streets they continued the numbered streets from the original city plat First, Second, Third, Fourth, but they added Broadway and Lake Street Setting a pattern for future developers m Stillwater, they did not designate any part of their large addition as a pubhc square or parkland Christopher and Lydia Carh were now the owner of Blocks 1 to 23 of the Carh and Schulenburg's Addition, (see Page 15) Frederick Schulenburg owned Blocks 24 to 57 On his property, Schulenburg built a mill and a mill town that was first named Charlottenburg, later it was known as Dutchtown 7 But Christopher and Lydia Carh had no such grand plans or resources for their property It was to develop in a much different and slower manner And that is the story we have to tell 4 F Deeds 26 5 18 Deeds 239, B Deeds 130 6A Plats 49 The story of Dutchtown is told in A History of the Dutchtown Residential Area, Stillwater, Mmnesota by Donald Empson, Empson Archives, 1998 0 0 r 0 C 0 P 0 13 1 Section 28 The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater T.30N R.20W Section 21 [line of Center Street] ` %�R'�3u d Lake St. Croix Figure 1 Dutchtowii Stttvey Are A. 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There are over 100 houses out there now —some of them first class and about 600 inhabitants Lots which, when we located there [two years ago] could be had for $25 cannot now be purchased for less than a hundred dollars —and they are constantly rasing Lots have been enhanced in value four -fold within the past two years, and the way we read the signs of the times, they lack much of having reached their maximum 11 MORE ADDITIONS nticipatmg quick profits m the land, Stillwater entrepreneurs did what others throughout the settled portions of Minnesota Territory were domg they platted more Additions The trick was, they reasoned, to buy the land by the acre and sell it by the foot "STILLWATER FOREVER Another Addition to Stillwater Additions to Stillwater are all the rage now Within a few days past, Jacob Maerty has sold to Joshua B Carter and Gov Ramsey, 140 acres of land lying west of Stillwater and adjoining Holcombe's Addition, for $7000 1t is soon to be surveyed into town lots We rejoice to see this movement There are now three heavy St Paul capitalists and speculators deeply interested in Stillwater, viz R F Slaughter, Col H M'Kenty, and Gov Ramsey We are glad to know that St Paul speculators are vitally interested here, because it argues that they now see what we saw nearly three years ago, that is, that Stillwater is destined inevitably to be a great place They now see that Stillwater is not a 'one horse town, chucked down among the hills in the sand ' They now see that Stillwater has unrivaled advantages -that she has much capital -that a Rail -Road is to come here probably before one runs to St Paul, and that Stillwater is rapidly advancing in all that contributes to material prosperity and greatness "12 11 St Croix Union, December 5, 1856 12St Croix Uruon December 12, 1856 0 0 y 0 17 L 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater HURRAH FOR STILLWATER" As late as February, 1857, the future looked bright Real Estate and Business in Stillwater The price of land in our city and vicinity has advanced with astonishing rapidity during the last two years, and from present appearances we shall see still greater improvements in the future During the week past Mr H R Murdock purchased ten acres of land adjoining Cooper's Addition, from Mr Slaughter, for $100 per acre Two years ago this same land was sold for five dollars per acre Three thousand seven hundred dollars have been recently offered by Mr Gorgas, the banker, for a lot on Main street, corner of Chestnut- 25 -feet front and 80 -feet deep and refused The owners —the Messrs Murdock, Druggists —intend to build a splendid stone building on it in the spring This is at the rate of about $150 a front -foot, and be it remembered that the whole lot, of which this is only a part, a little over a year ago, sold for $10 a front -foot This, to say the least, is a very fair advance There are yet many splendid investments and fortunes to be made in this city —which is, as yet, in its infancy —and every day presents new evidences of its future greatness On every side preparations are being made for the erection of capacious ware houses, substantial —and in some instances fine private dwellings, and every thing promises a season of unprecedented prosperity "13 Christopher and Lydia Carh must have had visions of sugar plums dancing in their heads With over a 150 large lots for sale — twice that many lots if they were divided in half — the potential wealth was staggering to a couple who eked out a modest hvmg But there were two impediments to the sale of the Carh's lots Christopher was a true entrepreneur, and he had his fingers in many pies He was a physician, and he established the first pharmacy in Stillwater, which he sold in 1854 He started and managed the first bank in Stillwater, and was a member of the first city council His 1887 obituary read "Almost all of the early business companies or organizations have his name as one of the proprietors and to his energy and business capacity many of them owed their success "14 He also owned a number of other lots 13 St Croix Union, February 13, 1857 14 Obituary m Stillwater Democrat, November 19, 1887 n 18 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater throughout the city, particularly in the downtown area In other words, Christopher was diversified Lydia was taking care of their children She had five children by Paul, and another two children with Christopher The second impediment was the geography of Carh's lots The terrain is hilly and uneven, and bisected by ravines This meant the lots were very difficult to access without the streets being "opened", i e graded and filled In the 1850's, the city, with its meager resources, could not mvest the considerable amount of money necessary to provide access to lots far removed from the center of the city There was only one street leading north, and that was Lake Street along the course of what is today, N Maui Street As a consequence of these two impediments, the Carh's sold, in these "boom years," fewer than a dozen lots m only five of the entire 23 blocks And those lots that were sold were almost entirely around the Territorial Prison in Battle Hollow where there was ielatively easy access, and work m the vicuuty (See Page 21) Then things got worse THE CRASH n the 24th of August, 1857, the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company of New York failed, its creditors were forced to default, and a calanutous chain of events spread across the United States Within two months, almost everybody in Minnesota was in debt, the Minnesota Territory was literally emptied of cash City lots became virtually worthless Those who were formerly wealthy found themselves bankrupt Stillwater boosters were in despair, and the city was never to fully recover its boundless optimism after this Depression of 1857 Writmg of St Paul, Thomas Newson described what was also true of Stillwater "And then came the terribly hard tames With no money, no values, no property, no business, little or no emigration, no banks, or banks with empty vaults, no courage, no hope, notes due, mortgages foreclosed, men heavily in debt, land depreciated from fifty to seventy- five per cent, no trade, indeed with nothing to trade, no foundation to build on, no one can imagine the fnghtful condition of affairs an St Paul an the latter part of the year 1857 but he who passed through it all "15 The Stillwater Democrat, on January 1, 1859, editorialized 'S T M Newson Pen Pictures of St Paul, Minnesota and Biographical Sketches of Old Settlers By the Author, St Paul, 1886 Page 698 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 19 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The South One Half of the Carlo Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater "A Happy New Year to our Friends and Patrons. Etghteen hundred and ftfty eight, with its panics and monetary convulsions, its depression of trade and depreciation to value of all and every kind of purchaseable and ponderable goods and estates, has, thank goodness, departed for ever " The population of Stillwater had declined, and all plans for the future were put on hold A couple of the local banks, not being able to obtain cash, printed their own bank notes, and Washington County was forced to issue its own scrip payable against tax dollars that were rhff"irult, if not impossible, to collect Like other businessmen, Carh was deeply in debt, and unable to pay his creditors One creditor, Cornehus McCarthy, attached several of lus blocks, and it was not until a decade later with the help of Frederick Schulenburg, that he was able to iegain possession However, unhke most of the other speculators, Caih was able to pay the taxes on his property, and avoid seizure by the state for back taxes SOLDIERING ON T n the decade of the 1860's, the Civil War period, lot sales were slightly more brisk Most of the sales took place in Blocks 1, 6, and 7 (See Page 21) Block 7 contained 23 commercial lots backed into the hillside along the main street, Lake Street As the decade progressed, many of these lots were sold, and the buildings upon them increased in value, thereby increasing the value of the unsold lots up on the bluff One lot m particular, Lot 23, seemed to attract the greatest number of new owners Encompassing what would today be the cliff on the north side of E Elm Street, between N Main Street and N First Street, the lot was divided among an increasing number of new owners The Bird's Eye View Map of 1869 (see Page 21) shows three buildings um that area, they may have been, in some way, connected with the prison that they abutted Francis Aiple, a local brewer, had a $700 building listed in the assessor's records for Block 6, Lots 4 & 5 as early as 1861 Because he was then working as a brewer on the south end of Stillwater and because of the high valuation, it seems unlikely this would have been a house, but rather a commercial structure of some sort (The 1869 Bird's Eye View Map indicates a large two story building in the vicinity ) What was perhaps the first house built on Carh's lots was on Lot 2 of Block 6, a small $200 structure the assessor noted in 1861 as the "house of Guanilla Curti" Today this lot is the location of a 1950's house at 904 North First Street 0 20 u d y f£ y � 4S I �'�`s�?•`Xc�.�''S-�•� 4_±%a��yti�y�•�%' ...'•'g<�a�<"�/.l+��a4ey*y..e4 ,11 'a MID �ri. r L h .1( 1Y Atentt 4L7..Z ..t t�T� A gi ' vi ` do's 5 *k 4t ri•:,S ✓ h'IUF, ` ;yam KS fr € •yt.r �I y k J y .•• Pal � r il! 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'"-.� 1.. 1 .t`5+3 wi'"'sy+i'r'-�T•S+±.m#.`°▪ 'r ' ,4 s^m—..-•,-' t t 1 ., -tom • ♦ 1 " q -• a1 t.' ,: } ....�- ¢''y- `'--•-� ^,- �..n 1`•`r ,( V Y J 4 r �J~ i 5Y Y 4 <�t Y4 5 �wuu 4nr.e, rti_L 4,,ke, I. —N r.# 4 h ccamS-�.,, A portion of the Bird's Eye View Map of 1870 At this date, the only buildings in the area were in the immediate vicinity of the Territorial Prison The Prison was later expanded in size, and all the buildings shown here surrounding it were demolished when they were included inside the Pnson walls Even at this early date, however, there were some h s alarms/1 mms/i bu s a Lakaet ( m �t ) it r'o v FAR Alit fly rF ^ titiL� 7 ; it .sue 114 1 i ! ti L5 Ell ENO fill a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The South One -Half of the Carlc SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater In the ravme on the west side of Second Street N , there was a small building owned first by Peter Kattenberg, and later, by Joseph Wolf Today that lot is the location of a newer house at 902 N Second Street In the 1870's, as Stillwater continued to grow, and as the streets were gradually extended up the hills from the center of town, the interest m Carli's lots increased Shortly before his 60th birthday, m September of 1871, Christopher, hopmg no doubt to show some profit m the face of Stillwater's increasing population, made a concerted effort to sell his lots in the addition he had platted 17 years earher By way of promotion, thei a was an article m the Stillwater Gazette of September 5th Improvements in Carta's Addition By the courtesy of Dr Carla, we enjoyed a pleasant ride yesterday through has addition in the northern part of the city A new survey has recently been made of the entire property, lots staked out, and the Doctor has a large force of men — about forty, besides several teams — engaged in grading streets so as to render it accessible for teams by an easy ascent The city has built out in that direction so rapidly during the past few years, that these lots have become very desirable, located [a couple of words missing] eminence, with a magnificent view of the entire city, as well as the beautiful Lake St Croix and the village of Hudson These lots will be sold at low figures, and a rare opportunity is presented to those desiring to locate an the pleasantest portion of the city A well,16160 feet in depth, was dug many years ago, on an elevated part of the addition, and a large pump placed therein, but time and neglect have wrought their inevitable results The well, however, is to be cleaned out, and the pump reorganized, which will of ford an inexhaustible supply of pure water In addition to this, the Doctor intends to drive by machinery, a never -ceasing volume of water from a large and beautiful spring below the bluff, sufficient to supply the whole addition This newspaper "puff' piece was followed the next week by notice of an auction of "five hundred lots [I] in Carli's Addition, adjoining the Penitentiary, north and west " (See Page 21) However, either the auction was not held, or there were almost no sales, for the land records record very few purchases in the fall of this year 16 This well and pump were on the east side of E Elm Street about two thirds of the way up the hill between N Main and N First Streets It appears on the 1884 Sanborn Atlas, but is mtssmg — after they opened E Elm Street — m the 1888 Sanborn Atlas 4 The South One Half of the Cori SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater But the following year, business picked up All of Block 12 (between N Third & N Fourth Streets, between E Wilkins and E Stillwater Streets) was sold to local businessman, Dwight Sabin, foi $1,000 in August of 1872 17 The first sales m Block 9 and Block 23 were m 1873, that same year, Russell Pease, a lumberman, bought Lots 2, 3, 4, & 5 in Block 4 for $700 18 (Those four lots remain in a single estate at 903 N Fourth Street) The first sales in Block 10 were in 1874 The first sales in Block 17 & Block 22 took place m 1875 The first sales m Blocks 2 & 3 & 11 took place in 1877 Blocks 13, 14, & 15 saw their first sales m 1879 In June of 1877, the State of Mmnesota, exercismg the right of Eminent Domain, paid off the owners, and took all of Block 1 of Carh's addition to expand the prison 19 THE TWO ATTRACTIONS here were two attractions that Carh's lots centered on, and this is 1. reflected m the manner in which the neighborhood developed The first attraction was the Territorial Prison in Battle Hollow, and the industries associated with it The Prison itself gave employment to a number of residents who chose to buy these lots because they were close to work In those days, nearly everyone walked to and from work A second major industry in Stillwater was situated both m the Prison and in two large buildings located on N Main Street across from the Prison It was Seymour, Sabin and Company, and its several offshoots You cannot fully understand the Stillwater of the 1870's and 1880's, and the development of this neighborhood with knowing about this company George Seymour was born in New York m 1829 At the age of 29, he came to Stillwater as a carpenter, and two years later, in 1861, he was awaided the conti act for constructmg additional buildmgs at the Prison Dwight Sabm arrived m Stillwater in 1867 with his mother and younger brother, and some experience at managing his deceased father's business The two men combined to form the Seymour, Sabin Company, which, m 1870, built the hospital within the Prison walls, and deputy warden's house adjacent to the Prison By then, the two men had connections, and they were able to rent the shops at the prison, using the convicts as a cheap labor force to manufacture doors, sash, blinds and barrels In 1874, the busmess was extended to include the manufacture of agricultural implements Their "Mmnesota Chief' soon became the best-selling threshing machine in the world, and employment mside the prison walls and across the street soon reached close to a 1,000 men, mcluding some 350 convicts Seymour 17 X Deeds 178 18 W Deeds 499 18 3 Deeds 13 23 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAcklataon to Stillwater became less and less involved m the Company, while Dwight Sabin became its President Sabm — and his business methods — were not universally popular by any means One Stillwater newspaper, The Messenger, which billed itself as "The FEARLESS Foe of RINGS and RASCALITY in BOTH PARTIES"20 had little time for Sabin, frequently referring to him as "Boss Sabin and his prison ring " As the company became larger and more profitable, there was increasing scrutiny of their use of the cheap prison labor, and m spite of their considerable political power, over time, new contracts for the prison labor were written that did not give such an advantage to Seymour, Sabin & Co As their competitive advantage in labor costs dwindled, and the Company began losing money, they turned to the city of Stillwater In 1881, the Stillwater City Council voted to give the company $100,000 to be financed by city bonds In return, Seymour Sabin & Co agreed, among other conditions, to build 100 houses within the city,21 and try to arrange the erection of another 100 houses through private parties Furthermore, the company agreed to pay the interest on the bonds, if they could be exempt from any taxes on their real property, including then industrial properties 22 Then as now, the City Council was amenable to corporate welfare when it meant jobs, and they issued the bonds, to be followed by a second issue of another $100,000 But even this was not enough The Messenger editorialized "Boss Sabin on Thursday introduced in the house a bill for an act authorizing the city of Stillwater to issue $20,000 in bonds for current expenses The boss has been instrumental to causing the issuance of $200,000 in bonds by our city within four or five months, mostly for his own benefit, and now he kindly enables us to issue $20,000 in bonds to pay expenses which should not have been incurred When our tax is four per cent, as tt will be within two years, the people will curse the boss in unmeasured terms for piling a mountain load of indebtedness on their shoulders "23 "Boss Sabin thinks perhaps the men who voted the $30,000 steal from the state treasury for his benefit might consider themselves to honor bound to send him to the U S senate The boss sighs for other 20 Pryor & Co's Stillwater City Directory, 1876-77, page 23 21 Most of these houses were built in Sabin s Addition 22 The [Stillwater] Messenger, September 3,1881 23 The [Stillwater] Messenger, October 29,1881 24 The South One Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater states and nations to conquer He has sucked our city and state almost dry, and he must have plunder or he can not enjoy good health "24 Not everyone shared this view of the company Adroitly avoiding the issue of corporate welfare, a second Stillwater newspaper, The Lumberman, representing the corporate interests of the city, wrote m December of this same year A Corner Stone of Prosperity When our readers see it stated that Seymour, Sabin & Co employ about 850 citizens, or when they read the amounts of money paid to employees on the 15th of every month, they need no farther argument as to the material benefit Stillwater receives at the hands of that great and growing corporation But Stillwater is to be congratulated chiefly, not on the number of mouths the firm mentioned, feeds here, nor on the large amount of money distributed every month through the channels of local trade, but more on the character of the men drawn together by the demands of Seymour, Sabin & Co's business It is the standing, not the number of men on which true present prosperity and bright future prospects are founded, and the men gathered here by the business of this great company could not easily be succeeded were they taken away In church and school and society, in all public enterprises, in local chanties, and every measure for the promotion or religion, education, or business, Seymour Sabin & Co's men will be found active, prominent, and dorng most effective work They are of all creeds, and of all shades of political belief, but the nature of their work demands intelligence and activity, and men do not leave activity or intelligence behind when they step out from the shop into the world It is to this direction this city receives greatest good from the 'prison ring '" 25 In 1882, Seymour, Sabin & Co effectively merged their mdustrial interests into the Northwestern Manufacturing & Car Company with capital stock worth $3,000,000 — most of it purchased by eastern investors However, the original company, Seymour, Sabin & Co , retained their identity to continue managing their real estate and iron ore interests This new company, Northwestern Manufacturing & Car Co would have been a large company m any town, but m Stillwater, it was a major industry They had 19 acres of shop floor, and $6,000,000 invested in the company, much of it in the form of stock held by wealthy men outside Stillwater According to one source, they could manufacture 15 freight cars, 10 farm wagons, 6 24 The [ShllwaterjMessenger October 15 1881 25 The Lumberman, December 16 1881 0 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 -, 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n o 0 J o The South One Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater threshing machines, 5 horse powers [engines], 2 farm engines, and $1,000 worth of sash, doors, and blinds — all this in one day126 As might be expected, Dwight Sabin, the president of this glorious enterprise, was a local hero to many, and the people responded by electing him first to the Minnesota Legislature, and, in 1883, to the United States Senate — the only United States Senator ever to hve in Stillwater In 1884, pressed by debts they could not pay, The Northwestern Manufacturing and Car Co went into bankruptcy They — and several subsidiary corporations they had spun off — would continue to operate, but the profits would go to pay off the stock and bondholders One of the many trials and litigations concerning these companies was held m Stillwater in 1886 Present were such dignitaries as H H Porter of Chicago, President of the Chicago Northwestern Railway, a stockholder, two former Justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court acting as attorneys, two U S Senators, and a myriad of other attorneys and stockholders 27 The htigation gave a profitable living to local attorneys for years, while many employees m the industries had to find new jobs One corpoi ation, the Minnesota Commercial Company, was formed exclusively to dispose of the real estate once held by Seymour, Sabin & Co , and m the case of at least one home at 1121 N Fourth Stieet, it was 1907 before the property was finally sold to a private party No longer a hero, Dwight Sabin was defeated in his bid for re election to the U S Senate, and he eventually died m Chicago in December 1902 at the relatively young age of 59 28 The second attraction that developed the neighborhood was the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company, which had its sawmill on the waterfront shghtly north of the intersection of E Sycamore Street and N Main Street (Until the 1940's, E Sycamore Street extended down the hill to N Main Street) Most of the German immigrants working for the lumber company hved in Dutchtown (Deutschetown), which was essentially a company town But there were, particularly in the later years, workers who hved elsewhere, including many who 26 Stillwater City Directory 1887 E F Barrett, Publisher Page 20-21 27 ' Court Battles In Stillwater During Lumber Era Recalled by Fred Gail' Stillwater Daily Gazette, August 18, 1943 28 There were several sources of mformatton used Among them were Brent Peterson, United States Senator, DwightM Sabin in the St Croix Valley Press, August 3 2000, Fifty Years m the Northwest by W H C Folsom Pioneer Press Company, 1888 pgs 417 & 431, History oldie St Croix Valley, Augustus Easton, ed, H C Cooper, Jr & Co, Chicago,1909 pgs 116 & 117 0 26 The South One Half of the Garb Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater built homes on Califs lots on the bluff For the fascinating story of the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company, see the author's book on Dutchtown 29 THE EARLY HOUSES Almost every one of the houses in this neighborhood are basic workingman's houses of the 1870's and 1880's They are, frankly, the tract houses of the last century As one author describes these houses The balloon frame structural system possesses an internal logic founded on consistent measurements and proportions The vertical studs are spaced 16 inches apart on center so that they can accept the 48-inch lath on the interior wall The basic module of 48 inches, if put consistently into practice, would generate standard room sizes as well as regularized placement of doors and windows in both exterior and interior walls The module of 16 inches is repeated in the spacing of the floor joists and the studs to provide more efficient joining of members and greater structural strength and integrity If thoroughly understood and applied as a system of building, balloon frame construction would result in a few basic kinds of structures Local carpenters and farmer -builders did not customarily use plans or blueprints They did not incorporate an ideal system of measurement and proportion based upon philosophical or practical values in their work Many vernacular builders relied upon 'a plan in the head,' `knowing how to start, get along, and finish' and using techniques that were passed through tradition or learned through experience Contractors, carpenters, and farmer -builders intuitively adapted popular designs from professional pattern books, proven plans and elevations from local lumberyards, and `model' houses already built in areas of previous residence or in newly settled areas 30 The earliest houses in this area were all built adjacent to the Prison, and none of these early houses remain today (See Page 21) The earliest remaunng house in the neighborhood is at 1320 N Broadway This was built in 1874 as the home of John and Mary Merrit, from Cape Breton Island and by 1885, their eleven children, (Mary, 12, James, 13, Henry, 11, Stephen, 4, Walter, 3, John 23, Agnes, 9, Lizzie, 2, Alice, 6, Francis, 18, Maggie, 16) all of whom were born in Minnesota The original structure, home to all thirteen family members, was probably no bigger than three rooms John Merritt worked at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company just down the hill from his house 31 n A History of the Dutchtown Residential Area by Donald Empson, Empson Archives, 1998 30 Homes m the Heartland Balloon Frame Farmhouses of the Upper Midwest, 1850 1920 Fred W Peterson, University Press of Kansas, 1992 Page 38 39 31 Tax Assessors Records 1874, SAM 7, Roll 4 1885 Minnesota Census family #1731, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887 0 0 0 U 0 0 0 0 0 27 The South One Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater In April of 1874, Christopher Carh sold one of his lots, (Block 23, Lot 1) to Alexander Payne, a mill hand at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Co Within a year, he had built a small house on his property, a house that took the number, 1322 N Broadway Within ten years, the house had been sold to a Canadian, Oliver Lecyeur and his wife Matilda In the early 1930's, the home apparently suffered a fire, for thei a is a building permit taken out by the owner at that time, Jens Jensen, in the amount of $200 " for general repair after fire" The contractor was Frank Lipner 32 That same year, in September of 1874, Carh sold a building lot to Alexander J and Anme McDougal They bought Block 10, Lot 1, on the corner of E Wilkin and N Second Streets They built a small home for themselves and their two children McDougal worked for Isaac Staples in his mill on N Main Street This house remains, considerably altered, at 1024 N Second Street 33 The following year, H J Chambers, a cashier for the Seymour, Sabin & Co , had btult a moderate -sized house (the tax assessor valued it at $1,000) perched on the edge of a i avine This home, secluded even today, remains at 920 N Third Street Chambers subsequently worked as a superintendent for the Northwest Manufacturing and Car Company According to two building permits on record, the owner in 1923, Alfred Leadhold, paid contractor C M Stevenson $170 for repairs to the roof and new composition shingles Seven years later, the same ownei paid contractor Frank Linner, $300 "for general manor repairs to residence and porch ' In the winter of 1875, William Ziertman purchased a half lot (N Y2 Lot 6, Block 23) from Carh Ziertman worked at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Co below the hill Two years later, he built his home with its view overlooking the river, on his lot The house and its view, remain at 1323 N First Street In May of 1881, Ziertman bought the other half of his lot, and in May of 1882, he sold both the whole lot and this house, valued at $400 by the tax assessor, to Fred Springborn 3s In August of 1877, Londrus Sargent purchased a lot from Carh, and soon thereafter built his good-sized home on the edge of the ravine at 805 N Third Street Sargent was a foreman with the Seymour, Sabin & Co He, along with Sven Bergquist, took over The Stillwater Manufacturing Company in the late 1880's when it was separated from the debris of the Seymour Sabin enterprises 32 X Deeds 534 Stillwater City Directones, 1876 7 and 1887, 1885 Minnesota Census, fanvly #1732, City of Stillwater Building Permit, #2354, Feb 1932 331885 Minnesota Census, family # 1697 Tax Assessors Records, 1874, SAM 7, Roll 4 Stillwater City Directory 1876-7, Y Deeds 248 34Tax Assessors Records, 1875, SAM 7, Roll 5 Stillwater City Directones, 1876 7, 1887, City of Stillwater Building Penmt # s 1989 & 2327 35 Tax Assessors Records 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6, 1878 SAM 7 Roll 7, Stillwater City Directory 1876 7, I Deeds 100, 8 Deeds 418,10 Deeds 177 28 0 The South One Half of the Carl; SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater According to two building permits on record, Sargent paid Frank Lipner to build a $500 addition to the house m 1904, and in 1943, the owner at that time, R S Parkhurst, paid local contractor George W Olsen, $450 for general repairs and a new composition roof ss In 1878, Seymour, Sabin & Co, who had purchased the whole block four years earher, built an elegant house with a central hallway and front bay at 1121 N Fourth Street, on the corner of W Stillwater and N Fourth Streets Why exactly they built such a fancy $1,300 house IS uncertain, but in the mid 1880's, it served as The Minnesota Hospital, one of three hospitals in Stillwater 37 (The City Hospital, now Lakeview Hospital, was one, the second was a homeopathic hospital located in downtown Stillwatei) Because there is so much misinformation about this home, it is worth quoting at length the newspaper article in The Messenger, May 15, 1886, m which the hospital's demise is recorded "The concern styled 'The Minnesota Hospital,' located at the corner of Stillwater avenue and north Fifth [Fourth] street, has come to grief and was closed Tuesday by the serving of a wnt of attachment issued out of the municipal court at the instance of J C O'Gorman, resolver, who claims the sum of $110 [O'Gorman, trying to collect the overdue rent, was the administrator of the bankruptcy of the Seymour, Sabin & Co who owned the building] The officer serving the writ took into his custody all the contents of the budding, including six stoves, ten bedsteads, all bedding, cooking utensils and crockery, and all stands and tables Following the attachment other creditors began suits in the municipal court [There follows a list of other creditors] On May 6, Dr Jellison, who was at the head of the establishment gave to Ezra B Ryder, a chattel mortgage securing the payment of $300, the mortgage being due within thirty days, and providing in case of default that tt might be foreclosed on five days notice [A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on a possession that is not real property, in this case it was a mortgage on the furnishings of the house Because Dr Jellison did not own the building, he could not take out a property mortgage ] This instrument covers all the chattels attached under the O'Gorman writ [In other words, O'Gorman got to the only security first ] The mortgagee [Ezra B Ryder] is Dr Jelltson's prospective father-in-law [The same newspaper page carries an announcement of the marriage of Dr C B Jellison and Miss Belle Ryder ] it has been supposed that the hospital was one of a chain of which one was located at Minneapolis, Ashland and Eau Claire, and that each was under some central and responsible control However, it appears that the enterprise was inaugurated by Dr Jellison and Mr Langley 36 3 Deeds 8, Stillwater City Directones, 1876-7 and 1890 City of Stillwater Building Permits # s 1200 & 2709 n The present owner has m her basement a piece of siding removed from the front of the house, on which the shadow of a sign reading "The Minnesota Hospital" may be seen Tax Assessors Records, 1878, SAM 7, Roll 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 77.7 29 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater The latter sold his interest last fall to the doctor but neglected to publish a notice of the dissolution of partnership, and is now considering whether or not he will be held responsible for the debts The plan of the management was to sell tickets of two kinds One style, sold at five dollars, entitled the holder, if sick or injured, to board, nursing and medical attendance, the other, which was sold at ten dollars, gave the same privileges with the additional stipulation that the holder, tf injured, should be assured the sum of five dollars per week for a certain length of tune pending recovery The lumber camps were thoroughly canvassed and it is thought several hundred of these tickets were sold to the woodsmen It was generally supposed that the hospital was highly profitable to the proprietor, and the cause of his failure is not understood We understand Dr Jellison announces his intention to pay all creditors and continue business in this city " After the hospital ceased to exist, the building passed into the hands of the Minnesota Commercial Company, a corporation formed specifically to sell the real estate left from the Seymour, Sabin & Co In 1901, the Minnesota Commercial Company paid Frank Lipner & Co , a local contractor, $425 to build a small addition, rebuild the chimneys, and make general repairs 38 The Corporation held the house until 1907 when it was finally sold to a private party From 1886 to 1907, it must be assumed that it was either i ental property or vacant Three blocks to the south, on Block 4, Russell Pease, a lumber man, built, in 1878, a $450 home in what appears to be the southwest corner of his four lots This was the first house that stood m the general location of today's 903 N Fourth Street What happened to this first house is uncertam, but in 1887 Russell Pease sold the property to Ella Merry Her husband Charles, was a dentist in Stillwater in business with his father Benjamin, also a dentist (B G Merry & Son, dentists) In the early 1890's, Ella died, and in March of 1895, Benjanun died Within months, in the summer of 1895, local carpenter Sven Berglund (who hved only a couple of blocks away) built the widower Charles Meiry, and his widowed mother Charlotte, the present house that remams at 903 N Fourth Street The building permit hsts an estimated price of $2,000 for a two story, 32-foot by 50 foot home with three chimneys But the Merry's misfortune contmued, and the house soon went into a mortgage foreclosure The Merry's moved to the South Hill and in July of 1902, John Ogren, a lumberman, and his wife Came purchased the house from the Stillwater Savings Bank In 1906, Mr Ogren paid local contractor, Frank Linner & Co $250 to build a small 8-foot-by-l0-foot pantry onto the house 99 38 City of Stillwater Building Permit # 1045 39 Tax Assessors Records 1878, SAM 7, Roll 7, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directory for 1881 82 1890- 91, 1896-97, City of Stillwater Building Permit #138 (this is for a $60 woodshed built for Pease), # 851 & 1267 24 Deeds 22, 43 Deeds 21, Ogren's obituary is in the Stillwater Daily Gazette of September 25,1929 30 The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater In 1879, William S Conrad, who made his money in tobacco, had a contractor build him a large, sumptuous $2,000 house at 120 W Wilkin Street The tax assessor, making his rounds that year, penciled a notation "W S Conrad, $1,800 house " In 1886, Conrad apphed for a permit to make a $500 one-story addition to his home In that permit he noted that the original house, with its dimensions of two stories, 24 feet by 60 feet deep, had been built m 1879 In the summer of 1905, R L Butler, a plumber, added a "low down" water closet [toilet], as well as an enameled wash basm and wash tub Three months later, Frank Lipner did $400 worth of "small alterations and repairs" In 1909, Frank Lipner was back to charge $500 for "enlarged cellar & various changes & repairs -partly caused by fire "40 Havmg bought his half lot from Christopher Carh two years earher, in 1877, John Lindgren built a small house at 921 N Fourth Street Four years later, the tax assessor placed a value of $350 on the home Lmdgren worked first as a carpenter for Seymour, Sabin & Co, subsequently he worked as a cabinetmaker for Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co In 1886, Lmdgren took out a building permmt On that permit, he hsted the original size of his house at 16 feet by 30 feet deep, one story He hsted the original cost at $500 Since the initial construction, a $100 kitchen, 12 feet by 16 feet had been added on The 1886 permit was to have the builder, August Jackson, add a $100 bay window and porch to the front of the house 41 THE HOUSES OF THE 1880'S ^' n the 1880's, there was relative affluence m Stillwater, and most of the older houses that remain m Stillwater were built during this decade Whole neighborhoods, which had been vacant in the 1870's, were filled with houses during the building boom of the 1880's Paul Caplazi wrote in his 1944 manuscript "The eighties were happy days for Stillwater It was a time between the Civil War and the Spanish American War, there were no wars, no strikes, no unemployment, no trouble of any kind, everybody was working and happy "42 For the first time, there were also buildmg associations and fraternal organizations to make loans and mortgages for the purchase and construction of homes The Stillwater Building Association, for example, was begun m 1877 At one point, in 1881, there were so many houses being constructed that The Messenger warned 40 Tax Assessors Records, 1878, SAM 7, Roll 7, Stillwater City Directory for 1881 82 City of Stillwater Building Pemut, #'s 90, 1226 1238 1375 412 Deeds 605, Tax Assessor Records 1882 SAM 5 Roll 6 City of Stillwater Building Permit #20 42 Paul Caplan Unpublished Manuscript, 1944 Page [17] 0 LI 0 0 GI L_ 31 o The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddataon to Stillwater "Don't build this fall if you can avoid it Prices of material and labor are very high, and it will be impossible to finish the buildings already under way " "If carpenters, stone -masons, bricklayers, painters and plasterers could work every hour in the day for the next six weeks they would not be able to erect and complete all the buildings now in progress of construction or that property owners contemplate erecting "43 NORTH BROADWAY STREET IN THE 1880'S here were eight houses constructed on N Broadway Street in the 1880's In 1882, 42-year-old Pennsylvanian, John May, and his younger Minnesota born wife Julia, age 26, had their small home at 1116 N Broadway built John worked as a wall guard at the Prison In 1892, they had Mads Neilson, a carpenter living nearby on N First Street, do $75 worth of repairs to the eaves, a window, and "other small repairs"" In June of 1882, Christopher Carh sold one and a half lots to a Canadian immigrant, Louis Bergeron, and his German born wife, Emma These particular lots were no doubt selected because they were located just up the hill from Bergeron's job as a foreman at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Co mill Within a year, the couple built, on their corner lots, a fine $1,500 house with a tower Living in this house at 1220 N Broadway were two daughters Milhe and Aurora, and a servant girl, Mary Francis, age 18 The Bergerons were among the more prosperous residents of the neighborhood The 1895 Personal Property records indicate they had one horse 3 years or older valued at $50, a $15 wagon, a $10 sewing machine, two watches at $10 each, a $50 piano, and household furniture worth $200 In the summer of 1941, the owner at that tune, R Rickert, paid Stillwater contractor, Emil Beigmg, to do $220 worth of general repairs to the residence 45 In February of 1882, Lydia Carh sold Juhus Korn the S 1/2, Lot 2, Block 15 The German-born Juhus, and his German wife Gusta, had a small house built for them at 1110 N. Broadway Juhus worked in a brickyard while his wife raised their three boys, Emil, Otto, and Ernest 46 43 The [Stillwater] Messenger October 1, 1881 44 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1700, Tax Assessors records, Tax Assessors Records, 1882 SAM 78, Roll 12 Stillwater City Directones, 1884, 1887, City of Stillwater Building Permit, #685 4510 Deeds 275, Stillwater City Directories for 1884, 1887, 1890, Tax Assessors Records, 1883, SAM 78, Roll 13, 1885 Minnesota Census, family #1727, Tax Assessors Records, Personal Property, 1895, SAM 5, Roll 16, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 2628 46 10 Deeds 18, Stillwater City Directories, 1884 1887, 1885 Minnesota Census, family #1705, Tax Assessors Records, 1 :•:3, SAM 78, Roll 13 32 The South One Half of the Carh SchulenburgAddataon to Stillwater About 1883, after Christopher suffered an accident from a runaway team, he and Lydia had built a medium sized house on the S 1/2 Lot 3, Block 8, which took the address of 322 E Aspen Street Christopher died m 1887, and Lydia lived here until the end of her fife In 1895, her Personal Property was fisted as 1 sewing machine worth $5, piano worth $75, household furmslungs worth $150 47 This historic Carh house was demolished in the 1970's by a neighbor, Glenn Goggin who lived at 1012 N Broadway, but was the owner of the historic Carh house at 322 E Aspen In a conversation with the author several years ago, Mr Goggin explained that he, not wanting a lot of tourist traffic down the dead end street, went down to the city offices late on a Friday afternoon to get a demolition permit, and before anyone could stop hun, demolished the old Carh house over the weekend The irony of this action by Glenn is that, at the tune, his mother Eleanor, was Curator of the Washington County Historical Society In March of 1883, Christopher Carh sold S Y2 Lot 2, Block 23 to Lotus Vesmera The 1884 Stillwater City Directory lists Vesmera as hvmg on the west side of Broadway, two houses north of E St Croix Street, so it appears he had built a small house on his half lot However, in December of 1884, Gustaf Kress purchased the lot — and presumably the house The 1887 Stillwater City Directory lists Gustaf, a carpenter, living in his house at 1312 N Broadway 48 Adolph Revord, age 45, and his wife, Adelaide, age 43, bought from Christopher Carh the north 50 feet of Lot 42, Block 7, in April of 1883 Here they built a small home at 1317 N Broadway for themselves and their seven children Natal, 14, Josephine, 12, Matilda, 11, Adolph, 8, Joseph, 6, Mary, 5, Jane, 1 49 In 1886, Christopher H Carh, Jr, the son of Lydia and Christopher, built a substantial two story house, 24 feet wide and 28 feet deep at 1122 N Broadway On the building permit, the price of construction is listed as $800 C H Carh, like his father, had a varied career For many years he was a photographer ("Old pictures reproduced and enlarged, Porcelain pictures a specialty) working from his father's house and office at N Second and E Mulberry Streets In moving to N Broadway, C H took over management of the "Carh Quarry" which occupied most of the east side of N Broadway from E Elm Street to E St Croix Street This quarry, and the one on the south hill, supplied most of the limestone for the curbs on Stillwater's streets, as well as the stone for many of its walls and buildings In 1893, C H Carh, age 37, became =table and talkative, and began having hallucinations and delusions, among them the paranoia that his fanuly wanted to commit him to the insane asylum At the urging of his doctor and family, he was 47 Tax Assessors Records, Personal Property 1895 SAM 5, Roll 16 Stillwater City Directory for 1890 48 12 Deeds 4 15 Deeds 157 4912 Deeds 26, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1733 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 The South One -Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater taken before a jury and judged msane His brother, Joseph R , took him to the State Hospital for the Insane at Rochester where he remained until his discharge in February of 1898 He was able to regain the guardianship of his affairs that had been given to his wife, Mattie May 6° In 1918, C H and Mattie moved to Pequot, Minnesota 61 In 1933, Harry & Frieda Kollander purchased the house, and the family has lived there ever since 52 NORTH FIRST STREET IN THE 1880'S In 1880, the Wisconsin -born Michael Keefe, age 30 and his wife Mary, age 24, along with their daughter Alice, age 4, purchased a lot m block 9, and had a home built which took the number 1024 N First Street Keefe was a molder [made wood molds] and had only to walk down the hill to his job at the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Company 63 Theopilus Rock, a 42-year-old carpenter fiom Canada, and his wife, Margaret, 32, who was born in Missouri, built a $700 house at 1118 N First Street in 1880 Into their home, they moved their (by 1885) five children Fulda, Agnes, George, Theodore, and Margaret 64 Mads Nielson, a carpenter, built his home at 1002 N First Street in 1881 Nielson, in the 1880's and 1890's, appears to have done much of the construction in the neighborhood His present day house, which was quite dilapidated a few years ago, is considerably improved and enlarged over the original $200 structure 66 Lydia Carh sold Charles Pelhtier a lot m Block 15 in April of 1881 Pelhtier, a 40-year-old Canadian, and his 32-year-old wife Susanna, along with their three children, Ada, Joseph, and Susanna, moved into their new $250 home at 1103 N First Street that same year Charles had only a few blocks to walk to work as a sawyer for the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company In June of 1899, a permit was taken out by the owner of this house at the time, Charles Tranter, to build a new house one -and a -half story, 16 feet by 28 feet, at a cost of $500 The builder was to be Aaron Johnson, who lived next door at 1107 N First Street 50 Washington County Probate File #1451 51 Stillwater Daily Gazette, May 20,1918 52 City of Stillwater Building Permit #86, Pryor & Co's Stillwater City Directory 1876-77, page 40, 103 Deeds 599 53 Tax Assessors Records, 1880, SAM 78, Roll 10,1885 Minnesota Census, family #1691, Stillwater City Drrectones for 1881-82, 1884, 1887 54 1885 Minnesota Census, family #1714 Tax Assessors Records,1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directory, 1884 55 Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directones, 1887 & 1890 Nielson is listed on a number of the building pemuts for the area as the builder 34 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Whether this was a large addition, or whether it was a new house, is not evident from the records 66 George M Seymour, of the Seymour, Sabin & Co built the house at 1104 N First Street in 1880 The tax assessor, making his rounds that year, penciled m the notation "750 add" indicating a house worth $750 had been added to the value of the lot In 1882, the assessor put the house's value at $900 Seymour never lived here, this was a house he built to rent or sell In 1887, Patrick J Murphy, a wall guard at the Prison, was living in this house Staying with him for a short while was his nephew, Solanus Casey Casey, who was born in Prescott, Wisconsm, went on to become a priest, and is today the first American born man bemg considered for samthood by the Roman Catholic Church By 1894, George Graham, a sawyer for the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company was the resident here In October of 1896, Virginia Cayou purchased the home, and the family has continued to hve there ever since This is one of the few "century" homes in Stillwater — meaning the house has been in the possession of the same family for over a century In July of 1925, Lotus Cayou took out a permmt for a $150 garage and woodshed that was to have "mule hide shingles "b7 1120 N First Street was another speculation home m the area built by George M Seymour of the firm of Seymour Sabin & Co in 1881 Its assessed value was listed at $700 in 1882 The following year,1883, Seymour sold the home to Martin Murray, a section foreman for the St Paul & Duluth Railway In 1886, Martin added a $400 16-foot-by-20-foot kitchen to the rear of the house In the permit application, the original dimensions of the house were listed as 1 /2 story, 22 feet wide by 30 feet deep Twenty-eight years later, m 1914, Martin had neighborhood carpenter Mads Nielson add a $125 front porch to his home 68 Owen Hughes, a 29-year old blacksmith from Prince Edward Island, and his 28-year-old wife Anme bought a lot in Block 8 from Christopher Carh in November of 1880 The following year, the Hughes took out a mortgage with the fledgling Stillwater Building Association, and built a $275 home for themselves and their three sons, James, Ronald, and Charles, at 1023 N First Street In 1890, they had neighborhood contractor, Mads Nielson add a $45 front porch to their residence Owen had only to walk down the hill, and go left on N Main Street to get to his job 5' 8 Deeds 136,1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1711, Stillwater City Directory, 1887, Tax Assessor's Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 988 n Tax Assessors Records, 1880, SAM 78, Roll 10 & 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, City of Stillwater Building Permit #2107, 46 Deeds 157 ss Tax Assessor's Records, 1881, SAM 78 Roll 11, City of Stillwater Building Permit # s 89 & 1580 12 Deeds 49, Stillwater City Directory for 1887 0 a 0 0 0 a 0 a • -177 0 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C The South One -Half of the Carh SchulenburgAddation to Stillwater at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Co 69 On March 10, 1901, a spark from the stove ignited the house, and before the fire department put out the blaze, it did $106 worth of damage 69 Aaron Johnson, a 37-year-old Swedish -born carpenter, and his 41 year -old wife, Augusta, along with their two daughters, Alma and Helena, had the residence at 1107 N First Street built on a lot they purchased from Lydia Carh m August of 1882 In compiling his records for the year, the tax assessor made a penciled note on this lot to "add $350" indicating the value of the new structure Johnson, who was a carpenter hunself, added a $75 kitchen to his home in September of 1898 61 Christopher Carh sold one-half of Lot 2 in Block 22 to August Manthey, a 25- year-old immigrant from Germany, and his older Michigan born wife Mary, in March of 1883 They quickly built a house valued around $500 that took the house number, 1312 N First Street August is listed in both the 1884 and the 1887 Stillwater City Directories as a laborer Witlun two years of moving in to then new house, Mary delivered their son, Joseph 62 In July of 1881, Carl and Annie Noack purchased Lot 5 in Block 23 from Christopher Carh Within a year, the German born couple had their house built, which remains today at 1313 N First Street In addition to their two daughters, Emma and Oletia, they also had Emil Clark and his daughter Celia, living with them Carl had only to walk down the hill to his job at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company On June 20th, 1897, disaster struck when the house was set afire by a pipe, before the fire was out, damage amounted to $86 63 Christopher Carh sold Joseph Pou'ier a lot in Block 8 m the spring of 1882 He immediately had the construction of a large house begun, which was valued at $1,200 by the tax assessor The family, including the Canadian born Joseph, age 26, his 19 year -old Minnesota born wife Emma, as well as Joseph's brother, Peter, age 7, and his sister, Amelia, age 15 Their house remains today at 1015 N First Street In 1887, Joseph was employed as a clerk in a "Gent's furnishings store "i64 Unfortunately, there seems to be tittle information on the elegant Itahanate house with its rounded windows at 1304 N First Street This house was first S' 8 Deeds 233, P Mortgages 386, Tax Assessor's Records, 1882, SAM 78, Roll 12, Stillwater City Directories for 1884 and 1887, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1693, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 509b 6o Sul/water Fire Dept Fire Runs ByAddress, 1896-1906 Typescript MS 61 10 Deeds 333,12 Deeds 72, Tax Assessors Records 1882 SAM 78 Roll 12, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directory for 18'84, 1885 Minnesota Census, Family # 1709, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 967 6210 Deeds 605, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1720, Tax Assessor's Records, 1883, SAM 78, Roll 13 63 Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 78, Roll 12,1885 Minnesota Census, 10 Deeds 260, Stillwater City Directory for 1887 Stillwater Fire Dept Fire Runs by Address 1896-1906 Typescnpt MS 64 Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6 10 Deeds 93, 1885 Minnesota Census family # 1695, Stillwater City Directory for 1887 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddataon to Stillwater noted m the Tax Assessor's records of 1882 where there is a penciled notation "add $800" indicating that a new structure had been built upon this lot The lot had been purchased the previous April (1881) by August Neumann, who is hsted as a guard at the Prison in the 1884 Stillwater City Directory The 1885 Minnesota Census [family #17181 enumerates August, age 40, his wife Forencia, age 38, a son Herman, age 15, a daughter Catherine age 10, and one other child age 12, whose name is mdecipherable All the family members were born m Germany By 1887, apparently August is no longer working at the Prison because the Stillwater City Directory of that year lists him only as a laborer The Neumann family lived there at least three decades 68 The residence at 1011 N First Street was built in 1882 as a small $250 home by Charles A Johnson, who worked as a teamster for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co He purchased the lot m July of 1881 from Christopher Carh 66 When it was constructed in 1882, 1220 N First Street was a one and -a -half story buildmg, 18 feet wide and 28 feet deep It was valued at $400 Frank Hall, the owner, who worked as a hospital steward in the Prison, had bought the lot from Christopher Carh m the spring of 1881 Eleven years after he built the house, Frank Hall hired local contractor Mads Nielson to add a $600 one -and -a -half story 12-foot by 16-foot addition to his original house In 1907, a new owner, Carl E Berglund, had local carpenter Mads Nielson build him a $250 24-foot-by-30-foot barn with a galvanized iron roof on his lot It was this same Carl Berglund who was a proprietor of the Berglund Peterson Grocery Store at 807 N Fourth Street 67 The history of 1012 N First Street is rather confusing Stephen Harder purchased all of Lot 2, Block 9 from Christopher Carh in May of 1882 He then sold the south one half to Rudolph Lange in August of 1883, whom it appears built a house on the lot that same year Lange was a carpenter However, the 1887 Stillwater City Directory hsts both Lange, and a man named Emil Kruger both living at this address Kruger was the proprietor of the Headquarters Saloon m downtown Stillwater The German-born Kruger's family consisted of himself, his wife Ehza, six children and a servant girl In the spring of 1889, Lange, who is hsted as the owner, made $100 of repairs to the house, as well as an addition on the front 68 6510 Deeds 102, Tax Assessor's Records 1883 SAM 78, Roll 13 66 Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 78, Roll 12, 8 Deeds 270, Stillwater City Dtrectones for 1884 and 1887 67 Tax Assessors Record, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, City of Stillwater Building Permit #739 & 1307, Stillwater City Dtrectones for 1884 and 1887, 8 Deeds 204 68 Tax Assessors Records, 1883 SAM 78, Roll 13, Stillwater City Dtrectones for 1884 and 1887, 12 Deeds 235,236, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1722, City of Stillwater Building Permit #409 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r 0 0 The South One -Half of the Carli Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Stephen Harder kept the north one-half of Lot 2 to have his own house built on in 1883 Born in New York, Stephen Harder had his wife Augusta and their three children, Stephen, Jasper, and Lydia, as well as Ruth Bradley, and her daughter, Emma living in their home at 1016 N First Street Harder, who worked as a millwright, sold the residence to Joseph Campbell in August of 1887, and apparently moved from the area 69 In May of 1882, Michael Keefe purchased south one half of Lot 1 in Block 9 In late 1883 of early 1884, he had a house built, which has since taken the number, 1020 N First Street It appears that Keefe, who had been hvmg next door at 1024 N First Street now moved himself, his wife Mary and their daughter Ahce into this newer house Keefe worked as a molder for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co 70 In July of 1887, John J Gerken, a bartender, purchased Lot 6, Block 15 from Lydia Carh. In October, he hired Stillwater contractor, William Bieging, to build hun a $1,500 house at 1123 N First Street The house was to be 22 feet by 30 feet, two-story, with a 10-foot by 14-foot cellar The sidewall studs used in the balloon construction were listed as being 18 feet 71 On August 24th, 1902, a fire of unknown origin broke out m this house, before the fire was extinguished, it caused $62 in damage 72 In November of 1880, August Pische bought Lot 2, Block 17 from Christopher Carh He, in turn sold the lot to James Pische who sold it to Llewellyn Staples in 1889 Staples hired Stillwater contractor, William Bieging, to build hum a $500 one - and -a -half story house 14 feet by 24 feet by 26 feet Staples was a clerk at the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company The house remains at 1214 N First Street 73 NORTH SECOND STREET IN THE 1880's Tucinda Bordwell purchased Lot 4 of Block 9 m Apra of 1881 Later that year, Lucinda and her husband Lester, had their home at 1003 N Second Street built The tax assessor making his rounds, put the value of the house at $450 Lester Bordwell was a policeman It was not uncommon for households of that tune to put the title to the house m the name of the woman — particularly if the man were in business with the potential for bankruptcy 74 69 24 Deeds 259,12 Deeds 235, 1885 Mmnesota Census, family # 1688, Stillwater City Directory for 1884 70 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1691, Stillwater City Directory for 1884, Tax Assessors Record, 1884, SAM 5, Roll 7 7124 Deeds 14, City of Stillwater Building Pernut #249, Stillwater City Directory for 1890 91 72 Strllwater Fire Dept Fire Runs byAddress, 1896-1906 Typescnpt MS 73 8 Deeds 158, Stillwater City Directory for 1890-91, City of Stillwater Building Pemuts #437, 491 74 Tax Assessors Records,1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Duectones for 1884 and 1887, 8 Deeds 200 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddataon to Stillwater Harlow Johnson, A Swedish born carpenter, built his house up on the hill at 1008 N. Second Street m 1880 76 Like Lucinda and Lester Bordwell, Joseph and Epihne Grant bought their lot from Christopher Carh in April of 1881 The price of their half lot was $225 Apparently finances were a problem for the older couple, for in spite of a mortgage, they were unable to pay the C N Nelson Lumber Company for the lumber the company furnished m August of 1881 to build the Grant's dwelling at 1224 N Second Street It seems, however, the Grants were finally able to pay then debts because the tax assessor making his rounds in 1882 placed a value of $500 on their home The German-born Joseph was 50, and his German-born wife was 60 They had five of their older children living with them Joseph, 25, John, 22, Anna, 20, Lisa, 18, and Matilda, 16 76 A month after the Bordwells and the Grants purchased their lots, a 24 year - old Englishman, Thomas Gerson, and his Minnesota -born wife Emma purchased a half lot from Christopher Carh m May of 1881 for $175 He must have had his dwelling built over that summer of 1881, because the tax assessor penciled a notation in his records to add $400 to the value of the property Thomas woiked as a car repairer for the Saint Paul & Duluth Railway, Emma raised their children m the home at 1206 N Second Stt eet On May 25th, 1890, Thomas Gerson died of peritorntis a day or two after his appendix burst As a last resort in trying to save his hfe, a doctor opened Gerson's abdomen on the kitchen table in Gerson's home, but the infection was too massive to contam He died, leaving a young widow and two children 77 Fred Bordwell, and his wife Matilda, both Wisconsin -born, both 29 years of age, purchased their lot from Christopher Carh in April of 1881 They soon had their dwelling erected at 1112 N Second Street, which was originally, according to a later building permit, a one -and -a -half story, 16-foot-by 24-foot structure costing $700 However, Bordwell, who worked as a shop guard at the Prison, was a tireless remodeler In 1886, he added a 12 foot-by-16-foot $100 kitchen Three years later, he had neighborhood carpenter Mads Nielson make another improvement "This contemplates raising roof of ell part and building bay window on main house and making general repairs to house to build chimney from ground in place of bracket as it is now " Not yet content with his home, the following year, he had Mads Nielson add an $80 front and side porch, and m 1892, he invested another $50 in his front porch The Bordwells (in 1885) had only two children, 751884 Stillwater City Directory 76 10 Deeds 51, A Liens 280, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1747 77 1885 Minnesota Census, family #1744 10 Deeds 161, Stillwater Daily Gazette, May 25 1890, interview with Gerson's grandson, Thomas Gerson of Stillwater a 0 -J 0 0 0 -J 39 o n o 0 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAdrlataon to Stillwater Berme and Fred, perhaps this gave them extra time (and money) to plan their remodehngs In April of 1924, the owner at that time, Henry Kottka, added a $250 garage to his lot 78 The history of 1116 N Second Street is a httle confusing Christopher Carh sold the north half of Lot 2, Block 13 to Peter Lamoreaux in April of 1881 Lamoreaux, in turn, sold the half lot to Francis Grant in August of 1882 It appears Grant built a house on the lot valued at approximately $400 Grant, in turn, sold the house to George W Bolles and his wife Maria the followmg year Bolles, age 58 (m 1885), was born m New York, and worked as a blacksnuth for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co His wife Maria, 49, was the daughter of Paul and Lydia Carh and she was born when the Carh family was hvmg in Chicago, Illinois They had four children George, Carrie, Mabel, and Alice living with them, plus two boarders R S Farrell and Ed Weldon In 1886, Bolles made a $100 one and a half story addition 14 feet by 24 feet to his home In the summer of 1915, the owner at that tune, a Mrs Arthur, paid neighborhood carpenter Mads Nielson $125 to add a porch to the home 79 Charles Bursch, 26 and his wife Gusta, age 23, both immigrants from Germany, bought the lot for their house at 1212 N Second in April of 1881 They paid $150 for the lot That same year, they built a small house, which the tax assessor valued the followmg year at $250 Charles is hsted in the 1884 Stillwater city directory as a laborer, his wife raised their (m1885) four children Elsie, Charles, Gusta, and Anna 80 Next door to the Bursch's at 1214 N Second Street was the Ruehle family They had purchased their lot in March of 1881, and built a small $200 structure on it that same year Henry Ruehle, age 37 m 1885, had been born in Illinois, his young Norwegian -born wife Gusta was 21 They had four children - probably from Henry's previous marriage - Olhe, 8, Oscar, 6, Elviria, 4, Agnes, 7/12 According to the 1884 Stillwater City Directory, Henry was working as a warehouseman for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway By 1887, he is hsted as a freight master for the railway 81 The present home at 1019 N Second Street embraces two half lots the north one-half of Lot 5, and the south one half of Lot 6 At one time, there was a house, built in 1881 by John Fhnk, on the north one half of Lot 5 at 1011 N Second Street The remaining house, at 1019 N Second Street, began with the purchase of the south one-half of Lot 6 from Christopher Carh by Lars J Anderson, in May of 78 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1741, City of Stillwater Building Permits, #158, 458, 478, 672, 2023 10 Deeds 556, Stillwater City Directones 1884 and 1887 79 Tax Assessor's records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6,10 Deeds 302, 331, Stillwater City Directory for 1884, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1742, City of Stillwater Building Penmt # s 146, 1604, 2407 80 10 Deeds 247, Tax Assessors Records, 1882 SAM 5, Roll 6, 1885 Mmnesota Census, family # 1745 81 10 Deeds 21,1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1746, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6 0 40 The South One Half of the Carl; SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater 1881 Lars is hsted in the 1884 Stillwater City Directory as working for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co , the 1891 City Directory lists him working for the Hersey, Bean Lumber Company on S Main Street 82 Michael Klatt, who worked for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co purchased a lot from Christopher Carh m June of 1881 By the end of the year, he had completed a small one-story 14-foot-by 16-foot house at 1209 N Second Street, which was hsted at an assessed value of $300 the following year Eight years later, in 1889, he added a $50, 14-foot by-12-foot addition to his original structure In the sprmg of 1925, the owner, Peter Mason, paid local carpenter Mads Nielson $200 to build a 10-foot-by-10 foot addition to be used as a dining room 8s Christopher Carh sold the north one-half of Lot 3, Block 9 to August Anderson in July of 1882 That same year, Anderson built a one -and -a -half story 16-foot by-22-foot house at 1007 N Second Street In 1887, Anderson hired neighborhood builder Rudolph Lange to add a $150 12 foot by-16-foot kitchen Anderson, hke so many of his neighbors, was employed by the Northwestern Manufacturing & Car Co 84 Nathan D Lammers, a 27-year old man born m Minnesota, and his wife Lizzie, age 24, contracted for the building of their large home at 1106 N Second Stt eet in 1882 The tax assessor foi that year, on his rounds, made a notation to "add $1,600" to the value of the property representing the house However, the Lammers did not have to pay all the costs of their new house, the Sun newspaper of March 8, 1882, in reporting on the activities of the Stillwater City Council noted that "On motion of Alderman Deragisch, N D Lammers was allowed $5 for removing dirt from his cellar to the ravine on Wilkin street " Three years after the building their home, the Lammers had no children, but they did have Catherine and Lewis Beal living with them At the time his house was built, Nathan worked as a clerk for the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Lumber Company 85 In the 1890's, he also served on the Stillwater City Council Gustav Skog purchased his building lot from Christopher Carh in February of 1882, and soon thereafter began the construction of his home at 1111 N Second Street The original house must have been very small because the tax assessor hsts it as a $100 structure Six years later, Skog had done additional consti uction, for a building permit in 1888 hsts the main building as a 20 foot-by-32-foot two- story house with 18 foot studs used m the balloon construction A kitchen had also 82 8 Deeds 192, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6 8310 Deeds 225, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 408, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887, City of Stillwater Budding Permit # 2086 84 13 Deeds 51, City of Stillwater Building Penrut # 192, 1884 Stillwater City Directory 851885 Minnesota Census family # 1740, Stillwater City Directory 1880-82, Tax Assessors Records, SAM 78 Roll 12 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J 0 0 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater been added on the east side by this time Gustav was employed by the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Co as a blacksmith 86 Angus and Sarah McDonald purchased their lot from Christopher Carh in October of 1881, and began construction of their $500 residence at 1101 N Second Street the following year McDonald, like his neighbor up the block, worked as a blacksmith for the Nelson & Johnson Lumber Company The 1884 Stillwater City Directory also hsts a Martin Powers, a boilermaker, as living at this address Whether this is a mistake, or whether Martin was just trying out the neighborhood, Martin eventually made his home at 1111 N Second Street 87 James and Angehna Cramer purchased their buildmg lot from Christopher Carh in September of 1881 By 1882, they had constructed a house at 1105 N Second Street which the tax assessor valued at $350 It appears that Joseph, a brother of James, hved with the couple, both brothers worked as carpenters for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Company 88 Christopher Carh sold the south one-half of Lot 3, Block 21, to Fred and Hilda Roepke in February of 1882 The following year, they built their $600 home at 1302 N Second Street By 1885, the household consisted of the German born Fred, age 29, his German born wife Hilda, age 21, and two children, both obviously born in Minnesota, Fred, age 3, and Hilda, age 1 Fred, Sr worked as a laborer at the C N Nelson Lumber Company 89 George Mondeau, who purchased his lot from Christopher Carh in September of 1880, was unusual in this early neighborhood because he was an independent businessman rather than a hired hand He was the proprietor of a saloon at 119 Chestnut in downtown Stillwater Mondeau built his $400 home at 1121 N Second Street in 1884 90 In February of 1882, August and Mary Gelhar bought a building lot m Block 21 from Christopher Carh Two years later, they built their home at 1316 N Second Street August, a recent immigrant from Germany, worked as a wheelwright, his German-born wife took care of their five children Hattie, Paul, Frank, Annie, and Mary 91 ss 12 Deeds 590, City of Stillwater Building Pemut #303, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887 87 Tax Assessors Records 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887,10 Deeds 125 88 Stillwater City Directory for 1884 Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6,10 Deeds 112 8910 Deeds 570, Tax Assessors Records, 1883, SAM 78, Roll 13,1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1749, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887 9° 12 Deeds 160, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887, Tax Assessors Records, 1885, SAM 78, Roll 15 91 10 Deeds 574 1885 Minnesota Census family # 1750, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887, Tax Assessors Records, 1884, SAM 5, Roll 7 The South One -Half of the Carlc Schulenburg Additzon to Stillwater Ida Sutton paid $225 for her corner building lot when she purchased it from Chrisopher Carh in August of 1882 However, she soon sold her lot to Julius and Agnes Seiberhch who, two years later, probably built the $600 house at 1202 N Second Street Seiberhch is listed in the 1884 Stillwater City Directory as a "Contractor and Builder " Julius, however, moved on and, in 1885, sold the house to Henry W Binger, a teamster In the spring of 1923, Paul Raske, the owner of the house at that time, had contractor, C M Stevenson, build him a 16-foot-by-16 foot private garage with "old lumber used" This rather picturesque garage remains today on the south side of the house 92 NORTH THIRD STREET IN THE 1880'S fwight Sabin, who had purchased all of Block 12 rune years earher, sold the north half of Lot 1 to S T Hillman, a newspaper reporter, m March of 1881 Within a year, Hillman had constructed his $450 home at 1124 N Third Street on the corner of Third and Magnoha Streets 93 Andrew W Peterson, a house painter, purchased a lot on the edge of the ravine from Christopher Carh m April of 1883 He soon thereafter had his $400 home built — which took the house number, 804 N Third Street Over the years, as the ravine has eroded, this house has become closer and closer to its edge 94 Dwight Sabin sold the south one half of Lot 1 to Solomon F Koons in April of 1880 By 1882, there was a home worth $625 on the lot, a home that remains today at 1120 N Third Street Koons worked as a carpenter for the Seymour, Sabin Company, and later for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Company The 1894 Stillwater City directory hsts Melvin Koons (a son9) as manufacturing yeast m the houset95 Donald McGilhs and his wife Janice bought all of Lot 4, Block 18 from Christopher Carh for $475, and m turn sold the north half to Peter Russell m September of 1882 Russell, a carpenter for the Northwest Manufacturing & Car Company, built a small house that remains, considerably enlarged, at 1207 N Third Street 96 921885 Minnesota Census, family #1743 Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1890, City of Stillwater Building Permit #110 & 1958 10 Deeds 539 Tax Assessors Records, 1885 SAM 78, Roll 15 93 8 Deeds 104, 10 Deeds 540,15 Deeds 437 Stillwater City Directory for 1881 82, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6 9412 Deeds 259, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887 95 5 Deeds 404 Stillwater City Directones for 1881 2 and 1884, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6 96 10 Deeds 337 548, Tax Assessors Records 1885 SAM 78, Roll 15 Stillwater City Directories 1884 and 1887, 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1752 0 a 0 0 0 0 0 0 43 a 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 0 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater It appears that Donald McGillls, a carpenter, built a $700 house on his south half of Lot 4, a house that remains today at 1203 N Third Street The 1884 Stillwater City Directory fists McGilhs and another carpenter, Charles Lamereaux, both living on the n e corner of Third and E Stillwater Streets Perhaps they built this house on speculation, for, m January of 1886, it was sold to Erastus Cross, a shop guard at the Prison In 1887, Cross, in requesting a building permit, listed the size of the original house as 18 feet by 18 feet, one and a half -story The permit was for the purpose of adding a 9-foot-by-l0-foot room for $150 on the east side of the house to be used as a bedroom 97 After the lot on the edge of a ravine passed through several hands, George F Sabin, a Stillwater attorney dealing m insurance and real estate, purchased Lot 1 of Block 11, and, in 1885, had his $1,200 Gothic style home built at 1022 N Third Street The following year, Sabin had William May, a veteran Stillwater contractor, build him a large $600 barn, one and a -half stones high, 32 feet by 24 feet by 12 feet deep The bain was 50 feet high at its peak Thiee years after constructing his house, Sabin had Thomas Sutherland, a builder, add a $500 front porch to the residence Aftei the tun n of the century, this house was the home of Fred Neumeier, a newspaper publisher, and his wife, Catherine Their son, Karl, became a state senator from Stillwater In 1940, Mrs Neumier had local carpenter Jens Jensen make some changes to the house According to the building permit "This improvement consists of removal of old barn on lot, removal of old porches on house, building new garage 12x20 attached to norwest cor of house, new front porch and residing whole house and garage with cedar shingles and painted white, reshcnglang whole house with composite shingles No interior changes $1700 "98 NORTH FOURTH STREET IN THE 1880'S Fames Griffin, Jr bought the south one half of Lot 3 m 1878, and the south one half of Lot 4, Block 11 from Christopher Carh in April of 1880 He soon thereafter built a house at 1001 N Fourth Street, which, the tax assessor in 1882 valued at $550, as well as a $100 barn also on the property Griffin worked as a foreman for the Seymour, Sabin & Co But, within four years of building his house, Griffin had moved to South Stillwater [Bayport] In January of 1909, the owner, Tom Curley, paid local carpenter Mads Nielson $100 to add a second story ' City of Stillwater Building Pemut, #199, Stillwater City Directones for 1884 and 1887, Tax Assessors Records, 1885, SAM 78, Roll 15, 15 Deeds 514 98 City of Stillwater Building Percents # s 63, 341, 2600, Stillwater City Directory for 1887, Tax Assessors Records 1885, SAM 78, Roll 15, Lot went from Carh to Conrad to Barstow to Coggswell to Sabin r The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater on the kitchen In December of that same year, Tom Curley had a $200 watercloset, sulk and bathtub added to the house, using four inch cast iron sewer pipe 99 John Clary, a machinist, bought his lot from Christopher Carh in April of 1879, and the following year, built his small home at 1007 N Fourth Street In 1882, the tax assessor put the value of the home at $250, indicating it was probably no larger than two rooms 100 In 1880, the Washington County Tax Assessor, making his rounds to determine the assessed value of the properties in Stillwatei, penciled a notation m his records "Mrs Lizzie Jackson $325" inclicatmg this property had both a new owner, and that the value of the lot had increased beyond the value of the land itself - the land being worth about $150 That same year, Charles and Lizzie Jackson built their home at 821 N Fourth Street Within two years, the house had increased in size to a value by the assessor of $500 01 ST CROIX STREET IN THE 1880'S Charles William Raske, age 36, and his wife Bertha, age 30, had immigrated from Germany at least a decade before they purchased Lot 6, Block 17 from Christopher Carh m March of 1881 They had their $650 house built at 203 E St. Croix Street and moved in with their three sons, John, Paul, and Otto C W Raske is hsted as a laborer m the Stillwater City Directory foi 1884 In 1886, a $90 stable was added to the property 1°2 Joseph Litfin purchased his lot from Christopher Carh in April of 1881, and soon thereafter built his $500 one -and -a -half -story 20-foot-by 28 foot home at 202 E St Croix Street Although the family hved in the house over a decade (see the 1894 Stillwater City Directory hstmg iri Appendix C), there is very little information on Joseph However, we do know that in 1893, he had local carpenter Mads Nielson make a 14-foot by 16 foot $125 addition to the house 193 Andrew Johnson, a German immigrant, age 29, and his Danish wife Mary, age 28, purchased their building lot from Christopher Carh in May of 1883, and soon after built their small $300 house at 324 E St Croix Street They hved there (m 1885) along with Pete and John Jure, two Germans, both age 28, and two 99 5 Deeds 114 465, Stillwater City Directory for 1881-82, Tax Assessors Records 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, City of Stillwater Building Penrut # s 1366 & 1380 1°0 Stillwater City Directory for 1884, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6, 5 Deeds 113 101 Stillwater City Directory for I884, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6, 8 Deeds 393 1°2 1885 Minnesota Census, family # 1727, City of Stillwater Building Pemut #135, 8 Deeds 533, Tax Assessors Records 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6 103 8 Deeds 564, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5, Roll 6 City of Stillwater Building Pemut # 758 45 The South One Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addlatton to Stallwater Danes John and Nels Erickson Andrew is listed as a laborer in the Stillwater City Directories of 1884 and 1887 In March of 1899, a new owner, W C Jarchow, added a $100 barn to the homestead 04 STILLWATER STREET IN THE 1880'S Christopher Carh sold John Jahnke lot 4 in Block 17 in March of 1881 Over the summer, they built their house at 204 E Stillwater Street The tax assessor, making his rounds m 1882, valued the home at $500 John and August Jahnke are listed as laborers in the Stillwater City Directories for 1884 and 1890 105 WILKIN STREET IN THE 1880'S T ydia Carh sold Lot 3, Block 15 to Lotus Claveaux in April of 1881 He egan building his home at 324 E Wilkin Street that same year, although it must have been a small two room structure because the tax assessor valued it at only $150 the following year Lotus was age 36 when he built his house, both he and his wife, Caroline, age 23, were recently from Canada Within four years, they had four children Agnes, 8, Belle, 6, Nellie, 4, Ernest, 1, living with them in their home 106 209 E Wilkin Street appears to have been built by Martin and Eliza Christianson m 1883 Into this relatively small $300 home, the two Danes brought their children Carrie, Christian, and Cristma, as well as four adults Hans and John Christianson, also from Denmark, Andrew Johnson from Denmark and August Peterson, a 30 year -old Swede Martin was listed in the Stillwater City Directories for 1884 and 1887 as a laborer lo7 William Conrad, who lived at 120 W Wilkm, sold Chester McKusick the lot next door m April of 1885, and McKusick, who was listed in the 1887 Stillwater City Directory as a "speculator," soon built the large $1,800 house at 106 W Wilkin Street Around the turn of the century, there was a mortgage foreclosure, and in 1905 the home was purchased by the Theodore and Minnie Converse family who lived there for many years Just after he purchased the house, Mr Converse had 104 12 Deeds 111, 1885 Mumesota Census, family #1704, Tax Assessors Records, 1883, SAM 78, Roll 13, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 976 1°5 10 Deeds 62, Tax Assessors Records, 1882 SAM 5, Roll 6 106 1885 Minnesota Census family #1704, 8 Deeds 145, Tax Assessors Records, 1882, SAM 5 Roll 6 107 1885 Minnesota Census, family #1737, Tax Assessors Records, 1883, SAM 78, Roll 13 46 a The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Stillwater contractor, Frank Lipner, construct a $1,100 addition to his house Four years later, he paid Frank Linner $1,200 to add a 12 foot-by-16 foot addition and a front porch to the house In 1922, he called upon Frank Lipner for the third time to do a $300 remodel of his garage 108 TWO PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS It was in the 1880's that most of the streets m the area were "opened," the grade of the streets was set at pubhc hearings, followed by the actual grading and filling to bring the street to its established grade Because of the hills and ravmes, this area required considerable effort on the part of the pubhc works department One of the most difficult projects was the opening of E Elm Street between N Mam Street and N First Street which required cutting down through the sheer bluff on the west side of N Main Street This was undertaken between 1884 and 1888, and most likely the stone quarried m the process was used in the construction of the north wall of the Prison 109 A second particularly large project would have been extending N Third Street through the ravine between E School and E Wilkin Streets This was, in fact, ordered by the City Council, but, as reported m the Stillwater Gazette of December 19, 1888, it was not to take place "A petition signed by W S Goodhue and others, protesting against the grading of North Third street from a point near Chestnut street to Willow street, was submitted, accepted and filed The objection is that the expenses which would be involved in the construction of culverts, and the making of 'fills' between School and Walktn streets would cause too great an assessment to the few for the benefit of all, and would really be of little benefit to those upon whom the assessment would fall the heaviest " CHRISTOPHER DIES 'f In November 6, 1887, Christopher Carli, after several days of delirium, k_idied at the City Hospital on Greeley Street, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 29 days A few years before his death, an accident with a runaway horse had badly injured him, and he was "incapacitated for active business " Christopher's estate and property — almost all of it m Carli & Schulenburg's Addition — was appraised at $12,000 Lydia was the executrix, and primary heir of her husband's 108 Tax Assessors Records 1886, SAM 5, Roll 8 City of Stillwater Building Pemuts # s 1237, 1360, 1882, 7 Deeds 339 59 Deeds 282 109 In the 1884 Sanbom Insurance Atlas, the street is not open, by the 1888 Sanborn Insurance Atlas, it is open. 0 0 1 0 0 0 r- e 47 0 The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater estate Bequests were made to his only survivmg son, Christopher H Carh, including the patent rights for J C Sharp's patent stump puller A second son, Socrates N Carh had died at a young age (Following a family tradition, the widow of Socrates, Mattie May, married her brother -in law, Christopher H Carh) There was also a bequest to his grandson, Christopher John A Carh, the only son of Socrates N Carh The city hospital received $57 in payment of the bill for the last "care and attendance" of Dr Carh HOUSES OF THE 1890's n the summer of 1890, Mads Nielson, a carpenter who hved across the street at 1002 N First Street, built the house, which remains at1005 N First Street today On the building pernut, the price of the house was estimated to be $450, the projected size was 20-feet by 26-feet deep, one and -a -half stones, with 12-foot studs in the outside walls Soren Johnson (or Sven Jensen as his name is spelled m one location), the owner, was a millwright 110 In the summer of 1890, Christopher H Carh, manager of the stone quarry and the son of Lydia and Christopher, hired neighborhood carpenter Mads Nielson to build him a $1,000 two story building, 22 feet by 50 feet The building, which took the number, 1124 N Second Street, was to be a store on the first floor, and a dwelling on the second floor For a few short years, this grocery store was operated by Nelson P Staples, but after Christopher's commitment to the Rochester Hospital for the Insane m 1893, the building went into foreclosure Less than a decade later, in 1897, George Wilson bought the building, and in 1899 he remodeled it According to the building permit taken out by Wilson, the structure "had been used for store purposes downstairs & Res upstairs" It was Wilson's intention to have the "entire building converted into dwelling" which would cost 1500 about" In the process Wilson added "a 6' projection on south side to break the monotony, together with porches on east and south side" Beside the work on the structure itself, Wilson ordered the contractor to "also tear down an old barn & erect another on northwest corner of lot size 16' east & west, z 20 feet north & south with 12' dormer & pitched roof " "Also wood shed 10' x 20' between barn & house Also closet 5' x 10' south of wood shed On a cold winter day m January, 1897, Magnus Gyllstrom purchased Lot 2, Block 8 from Lydia Carh On this lot five years earher, he had built his $700 home at 1012 N Broadway (I can only assume Magnus & Lydia had some kind of unrecorded agreement that dated from 1892 regarding his use of the land) Magnus 10 City of Stillwater Building Pemut, #512b, Tax Assessors Records, 1891, SAM 7 Roll 19, Stillwater City Directory for 1894 "'City of Stillwater Building Permit # s 497, 482, 982, 984, 45 Deeds 441, Probate Court File #1451 48 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater worked for the Stillwater Manufacturing Company In 1902, Magnus paid A L G111strom of Houlton, $100 to construct an addition, one story, 14 feet by 20 feet The material was to be "second hand lumber "ii2 In the Nineteenth Century, generally, materials were expensive relative to labor There was a good deal more recycling then than today Lydia Carh gave a deed to Christian H Moos for the south half of Lot 6, Block 16, in January of 1897 That summer Christian had local builder Soren Jensen (who lived at 1005 N First Street) build him a $325 one and -a -half story dwelling that was 20 feet by 24 feet This home remains at 1219 N Fii st Street Christian worked for a farm implement dealer in downtown Stillwater, his daughter, Mattie Moos, was a dressmaker Three years after the house was built, there was an extensive fire causing $403 in damage A spark from the chimney caused the fire (In this period when many houses had wood shingles, chimney sparks were a major source of fire) 113 Lydia Carh sold Gustav A Ruehle the west one half of Lot 3, Brock 17 in the spring of 1896 Ruehle, who had previously lived at 1302 N Second Street, moved into his new home at 214 E Stillwater Street in the later part of 1896 Gustav worked for the Chicago St Paul Milwaukee & Omaha Railway Today this home has been meticulously refurbished by its present owners, and probably looks better now than when it was new 114 In November of 1892, August Roy purchased Lot 1, Block 22 But three more years were to pass before he built his $600 home at 1324 N First Street Roy was an engineer for the Stillwater Manufacturing Company 115 In September of 1897, Julianna Westlund purchased a building lot from Lydia Carli In October of that same year, she had a one story $500 house, 12 feet by 22 feet by 36 feet deep built for her by C 0 Johnson, a house that remains today at 1223 N Fourth Street Juhanna, the widow of John, was proprietress of a laundry at 252 N Second Street In 1921, Gunnard Beigsten, the owner, spent $250 to add two porches to the house 116 Lydia Carh sold a building lot to John P and Ella Juhl in April 1897, the followmg month, he contracted with neighborhood carpenter Mads Nielson to build him a one -and a half story $500 14-foot-by-26 foot house that remains today at1319 N Second Street Juhl was a carpenter with the Stillwatei Manufacturing "Z 45 Deeds 237, Stillwater City Drrectones for 1894, 1896 7, 1902, Tax Assessors Records, 1893, SAM 7, Roll 27 13 Tax Assessors Records 1896, SAM 7 Roll 32, Stillwater City Directory for 1898 99, Stillwater Fire Dept Runs byAddress, 1896-1906 [typescnpt], City of Stillwater Building Permit # s 917 & 920 14 Stillwater City Directory, 1896-97 45 Deeds 79, Tax Assessors Records 1896, SAM 7, Roll 32 15 35 Deeds 352, Tax Assessors Records, 1896, SAM 7, Roll 32 16 45 Deeds 388 Tax Assessors Records 1898 SAM 70 Roll 40 Stillwater City Directory for 1898-99, City of Stillwater Building Permit #'s 944'!: & 1834 0 0 L 0 0 C 0 0 0 49 0 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Company This home was subsequently sold to John and Ella's daughter, Ruth, who was married to Herman Mechelke Upon Ruth's death, the house was sold to a newphew, Craig Hoffbeck and his wife, Jeannine This is a "century house" meanuig the home has been in the same family for over a century 117 LYDIA DIES ydia Carh died on August 11, 1905 at the age of 87 She had made her _._Away from Pennsylvania to Chicago as a teenage girl, her first husband had suffered bankruptcy and died leaving her with five children, she had moved to the Minnesota wilderness at the request of her step -brother, and married her brother -in law She had come to Stillwater when there was no Stillwater, in her lifetime it had grown to become the third largest city in Minnesota In 1854, she and her husband had platted part of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition, but a depression came four years later, and it took them almost thirty years to realize a profit from their lots The years had not been particularly kind to her She had been alone since the death of her husband 18 years earher Many of her children and grandchildren were dead In her lifetime, she had experienced considerable poverty In 1893, her son, C H Carh, had been declared insane, and taken to the State Hospital at Rochester Feeble, almost blind, her two children, Maria Bolles and Joseph R Carh (by her first husband, Paul Carh) looked after her at her house on E Aspen But in an interview a few years before her death, the young woman who had once only wanted money, expressed the following sentiments "I am not afraid of going, the final ending has no terrors for me Of course, I am in no particular hurry, this world is good enough for me, and, furthermore, I don't know anything about the next world I came into this world with my eyes shut, I expect to go out of it under the same conditions I have lived here fifty-eight years and have always been at peace with all mankind It is a pleasure to me as I look back over my past life to realize that I was one of the vanguard, one of the pioneers who assisted in unlocking the gates of western civilization I have no quarrel with the world, and though my life has been checkered with the usual vicissitudes and its devious paths, not always strewn with flowers, quite the contrary, but with advancing years have come the blessings of contentment and serene peace Everybody is good to me, and my declining years are pleasant and peaceful "118 117 45 Deeds 458 Stillwater City Directory for 1902, Tax Assessors Records, 1898, SAM 7, Roll 40, City of Stillwater Building Permit # 927 18 History of the St Croix Valley, Augustus Easton, ed, H C Cooper, Jr & Co, Chicago, 1909, page 14 0 50 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddataon to Stillwater Joseph R Carh was the executor of her will, but he died in January of 1907 before her will was probated Two other potential executors were approached, but dechned Finally, in 1913, eight years after Lydia's death, her granddaughter from St Paul, Lydia Tubbs, was appointed to finish administering the will Her estate was appraised at $2,500 in personal property, and $3,000 in real estate, mostly unsold lots in the south half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition Lydia Tubbs, age 42, the granddaughter, mherited her house on N Broadway Her daughter, Maria Bolles, age 70, was given a set of dishes Dr Caih had brought from Geimany as well as the possession of the house at 1105 N Second Street to use until her death Her son, Joseph R Carh, age 66, was given the paintings painted by his father, Paul, all those many years ago in Chicago He also received her horse-drawn phaeton The grandson, Christopher J A was given some lots in the neighborhood, and her other son, Christopher H — since released from the State Hospital in Rochester — was excused from his debts to the estate 119 AFTER THE TURN OF THE CENTURY n late November of 1904, John Bergeron moved up the hill from his house on North Main Street, and built himself a home at 1204 North Broadway The house was to be one and one-half stones, 14 feet by 42 feet, and the cost was $650 In August of 1905, The Swedish Christian Methodist Church, having built a new church at 320 N Fourth Street (today Loome Theological Books), sold the site of their previous location to Edward Johnson who built a store at 807 N Foul th Street which took the name of the (Carl) Berglund and (Carl) Peterson Grocery Store Mr Johnson ran the meat market across the street at 808 N Fourth Street For the first half of the century, these were the local food markets for this neighborhood 120 In 1908, a small house was built on the south east cornea of N Third and St Croix Streets which took the number 1211 N Third Street Soon thereafter, the owner, a L Blome, hired local caipentei Mads Nielson to add a $200 kitchen addition, 14 feet by 16 feet, with one chimney 121 About 1911, August Gast, a foreman for the Northwest Thresher Company, moved from Dutchtown to build the home at 1117 N Fourth Street. This is the 19 Washington County Probate File #2667 10 58 Deeds 390 the store first appears in the 1906 07 Stillwater City Directory 121 City of Stillwater Building Perrrut # 1636 51 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater second house on that lot In 1918, August had a contractor, Alfred Zallei, add a second floor and two new chimneys to the house at a cost of about $800 The permit noted that "The building is built of wood and has been used for seven years," and the upstairs was to be 20 feet by 42 feet 122 In June of 1921, Walter Anderson, an employee of the Andersen Lumber Company, built a $3,500 home at 1020 North Broadway According to the building pernut, the house was to be one and -a half story, 24 feet by 30 feet, with a stucco finish and two chimneys 123 In the summer of 1927, Christ Nielsen, who had been living at 209 E Wilkin Street, built himself a small ciaftsman style bungalow at 1213 N Second Street According to the permit, it was to be one and -a -half stories, 22 feet by 26 feet, and cost $2,500 124 In the 1930's, only one house was built in the neighborhood, that was at 106 W Stillwater Street m 1937 In the 1940's, there were three homes constructed In 1941, Martin Hansen built a Cape Cod style home at 1305 N First Street According to the building permit, Frank W Steinmetz of the Consolidated Lumber Company was the architect The cost was to be $4,700, and the size of the house, one and a half story, 38 feet by 32 feet In 1943, Hansen added a $300 garage, 18 feet by 22 feet, with a flat roof, the "same elevation as basement "126 After the Second World Wai, in 1946, a home was built at 1221 N First Street, and the following year, another house was erected at 1307 N Broadway In the building boom of the 1950's, there were 12 new houses built in the neighborhood Only two of them, 1005 N Second Street and 904 N First Street, were erected on the site of a house which had been previously demolished In 1952, the first of the houses to be built in the old quarry was built at 1117 N Broadway by Frank and Ruth Steinmetz Frank was vice President of Consolidated Lumber Company In the 1960's, six more new houses were squeezed into the area, including a second house on the edge of the old quarry at 913 N Broadway Since 1970, fourteen more houses have been added — most of them as fill in among the older homes In the 1990's, a newer house at 1023 N Broadway was 122 Stillwater City Directory for 1912, City of Stillwater Building Pernut #1687 '23 City of Stillwater Budding Pemut, # 1831, Stillwater City Directory for 1927 28 124 City of Stillwater Building Pemut # 2175 '25 City of Stillwater Building Permit #'s 2626, 2729 52 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater burned down to make room for a larger and grander house Another newer house at 918 N Second Street was demolished to expand an estate on N Fourth Avenue In 1998, an old house at 220 E Stillwater fell when it was raised off it's original foundation to build a new basement underneath, it was replaced with a new structure But taken as a whole, the neighborhood must look very similar to its appearance in 1905 when Lydia died The quarry site is filled with homes, the Territorial Prison is reduced to one building, many of the houses have been added to, and "modernized," the residents of the area have new names, but if Christopher and Lydia were to walk these streets again today, they would certainly recognize the neighborhood they began developing over a century and a half ago £0£0a0a710a0a010a7a71M010a7a71010E0a7a0a010a0a010a0a010a710a0E020114MSNOMMO 53 The South One -Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater APPENDIX A BUILDING DATES (Sorted by date) rphe following is a listing of the houses in the neighborhood by the date they were built For over six months, I have researched these houses and their building dates I have used the records of the yearly visits by the tax assessor which are now m the Minnesota State Archives, I have used the City of Stillwater Building Permits, I have used the deeds and mortgages found in the Washington County Recorder's Office, in short, I have thoroughly researched the dates that I present below In many cases, particularly for those homes built before 1900, my building dates in bold will be different than the dates (in parenthesis) you have for your house This difference in dates is generally the result of a real estate agent using the (in parenthesis) building date found m the Assessor's Office when listing the home for sale Before 1900, these (in parenthesis) dates m the Assessor's Office are generally inaccurate, and only meant to serve as a general guideline 1874 (1873) Broadway N 1320 1874 (1873) Broadway N 1322 1874 (1883) Second N 1024 1875 ( 1878 ) Third N 920 1877 (1878) First N 1323 1877 (1884) Third N 805 1878 (1878) Fourth N 1121 1879 (1868) Wilkie W 120 1879 (1878) Fourth N 921 1880 Second N 1008 1880 (1868) First N 1024 1880 (1878) Fourth N 1001 1880 (1878) Fourth N 1007 1880 (1878) Third N 1124 1880 (1878) First N 1118 54 0 The South One Half of the atilt SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater 1881 (1868) First N 1002 1881 (1868) Fourth N 821 1881 (1872) Second N 1003 1881 (1873) Second N 1206 1881 (1873) Second N 1224 1881 (1874) Wilkui E 324 1881 (1878) First N 1104 1881 (1878) Second N 1112 1881 (1878) Second N 1116 1881 (1878) St Croix E 203 1881 (1880) Second N 1212 1881 (1880) Second N 1214 1881 (1880) St Croix E 202 1881 (1882) Second N 1019 1881 (1882) Third N 0804 1881 (1882) Third N 1120 1881 (1883) First N 1103 1881 (1883) First N 1120 1881 (1883) Second N 1209 1881 (1884) Stillwater E 204 1881 (1888) First N 1023 1882 (1878) Broadway N 1116 1882 (1878) Broadway N 1220 1882 (1878) First N 1015 1882 (1878) First N 1313 1882 (1878) Second N 1007 1882 (1878) Second N 1106 1882 (1878) Second N 1111 1882 (1878) St Croix E 324 1882 (1880) Broadway N 1110 a 0 0 0 a 55 0 0 0 0 0 u 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater 1882 (1882) Second N 1101 1882 (1882) Second N 1105 1882 (1883) First N 1011 1882 (1883) First N 1304 1882 (1893) First N 1107 1882(1848) First N 1220 1883 (1868) First N 1012 1883 (1868) First N 1016 1883 (1876) First N 1312 1883 (1878) Broadway N 1312 1883 (1882) Broadway N 1317 1883 (1882) Wilkie E 209 1883 (1883) Second N 1302 1884 (1868) First N 1020 1884 (1880) Second N 1121 1884 (1883) Second N 1316 1884 (1883) Third N 1207 1884 (1886) Second N 1202 1885 (1874) Willman W 106 1885 (1878) Third N 1203 1885 (1886) Third N 1022 1886 (1886) Broadway N 1122 1887 (1888) First N 1123 1889 (1878) First N 1214 The South One Half of the Carlc SchudenburgAddition to Stillwater 1890 (1878) First 1890 (1882) Second N 1005 N 1124 1892 (1878) Broadway N 1012 1895 (1892) Fourth N 903 1895 (1898) First N 1324 1896 (1882) Stillwater E 214 1897 (1873) First N 1219 1897 (1880) Fourth N 1223 1897 (1888) Second N 1319 1901 Fourth N 807 1904 (1888) Broadway N 1204 1908 Third N 1211 1911 (1903) Fourth N 1117 1921 (1919) Broadway N 1020 1927 (1927) Second N 1213 1937 Stillwater W 106 1941 (1947) First N 1305 1946 Fist N 1221 1947 Broadway N 1307 1950 First N 1115 1951 First N 1203 a 0 0 a 6-1 0 0 57 0 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddataon to Stallwcater 1951 Second N 1005 1952 Broadway N 1117 1952 Second N 1117 1952 Third N 1206 1955 Second N 1320 1955 Wil.kin E 105 1956 First N 904 1956 Second N 1315 1958 Second N 921 1960 Broadway N 913 1960 First N 1314 1962 Second N 1022 1968 Broadway N 1221 1968 Third N 1119 1969 First N 1106 1971 Broadway N 1008 1972 Second N 902 1973 Third N 1303 1975 First N 1112 1975 Third N 1212 1975 Third N 1218 1975 Third N 1224 1979 Third N 1111 1980 Third N 1311 1983 Stillwater W 108-110 1984 Broadway N 1208 1984 First N 1217 1984 Third N 1016 58 i The South One Half of the Carlc SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater 1986 Stillwater E 211 1987 Second N 1310 1990 Broadway N 900 1993 Fourth N 809 1994 Broadway N 1013 1998 Broadway N 1023 1998 Broadway N 1101 1998 St Croix E 150 1998 Stillwater E 220 59 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddztton to Stillwater APPENDIX B BUILDING DATES (Sorted by Address) rphe following is a hstang of the houses m the neighborhood by the address 11 and date they were built For over six months, I have researched these houses and their building dates I have used the records of the yearly visits by the tax assessor which are now in the Minnesota State Archives, I have used the City of Stillwater Building Permits, I have used the deeds and mortgages found m the Washington County Recorder's Office, m short, I have thoroughly researched the dates that I present below In many cases, particularly for those homes built before 1900, my building dates in bold will be different than the dates (m parenthesis) you have for your house This difference m dates is generally the result of a real estate agent using the (m parenthesis) buildmg date found m the Assessor's Office when hstmg the home for sale Before 1900, these (m parenthesis) dates m the Assessor's Office are generally inaccurate, and only meant to serve as a general guidehne Broadway N 900 1990 Broadway N 913 1960 Broadway N 1008 1971 Broadway N 1012 1892 (1878) Broadway N 1013 1994 Broadway N 1020 1921 (1919) Broadway N 1023 1998 Broadway N 1101 1998 Broadway N 1110 1882 (1880) Broadway N 1116 1882 (1878) Broadway N 1117 1952 Broadway N 1122 1886 (1886) Broadway N 1204 1904 (1888) Broadway N 1208 1984 Broadway N 1220 1882 (1878) 60 The South One Half of the Carl; SchulenburgAddit;on to Stillwater Broadway N 1221 1968 Broadway N 1307 1947 Broadway N 1312 1883 (1878) Broadway N 1317 1883 (1882) Broadway N 1320 1874 (1873) Broadway N 1322 1874 (1873) First N 904 1956 First N 1002 1881 (1868) First N 1005 1890 (1878) First N 1011 1882 (1883) First N 1012 1883 (1868) First N 1015 1882 (1878) First N 1016 1883 (1868) First N 1020 1884 (1868) First N 1023 1881 (1888) First N 1024 1880 (1868) First N 1103 1881 (1883) First N 1104 1881 (1878) Fust N 1106 1969 First N 1107 1882 (1893) First N 1112 1975 First N 1115 1950 First N 1118 1880 (1878) First N 1120 1881 (1883) First N 1123 1887 (1888) First N 1203 1951 First N 1214 1889 (1878) First N 1217 1984 First N 1219 1897 (1873) First N 1220 1882(1848) First N 1221 1946 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 u 61 0 The South One -Half of the Carlc Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater First N 1304 1882 (1883) First N 1305 1941 (1947) First N 1312 1883 (1876) First N 1313 1882 (1878) First N 1314 1960 First N 1323 1877 (1878) First N 1324 1895 (1898) Fourth N 807 1901 Fourth N 809 1993 Fourth N 821 1881 (1868) Fourth N 903 1895 (1892) Fourth N 921 1879 (1878) Fourth N 1001 1880 (1878) Fourth N 1007 1880 (1878) Fourth N 1117 1911 (1903) Fourth N 1121 1878 (1878) Fourth N 1223 1897 (1880) Second N 902 1972 Second N 921 1958 Second N 1003 1881 (1872) Second N 1005 1951 Second N 1007 1882 (1878) Second N 1008 1880 Second N 1019 1881 (1882) Second N 1022 1962 Second N 1024 1874 (1883) Second N 1101 1882 (1882) Second N 1105 1882 (1882) Second N 1106 1882 (1878) Second N 1111 1882 (1878) Second N 1112 1881 (1878) 62 The South One Half of the Carli Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Second N 1116 1881 (1878) Second N 1117 1952 Second N 1121 1884 (1880) Second N 1124 1890 (1882) Second N 1202 1884 (1886) Second N 1206 1881 (1873) Second N 1209 1881 (1883) Second N 1212 1881 (1880) Second N 1213 1927 (1927) Second N 1214 1881 (1880) Second N 1224 1881 (1873) Second N 1302 1883 (1883) Second N 1310 1987 Second N 1315 1956 Second N 1316 1884 (1883) Second N 1319 1897 (1888) Second N 1320 1955 St Croix E 150 1998 St Croix E 202 1881 (1880) St Croix E 203 1881 (1878) St Croix E 324 1882 (1878) Stillwater E 204 1881 (1884) Stillwater E 211 1986 Stillwater E 214 1896 (1882) Stillwater E 220 1998 Stillwater W 106 1937 Stillwater W 108-110 1983 Third N 804 1881 (1882) Third N 805 1877 (1884) Third N 920 1875 (1878 ) Third N 1016 1984 63 The South One -Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater Third N 1022 1885 (1886) Third N 1111 1979 Third N 1119 1968 Third N 1120 1881 (1882) Thud N 1124 1880 (1878) Third N 1203 1885 (1878) Third N 1206 1952 Third N 1207 1884 (1883) Third N 1211 1908 Third N 1212 1975 Third N 1218 1975 Third N 1224 1975 Third N 1303 1973 Third N 1311 1980 Wilkm E 105 1955 Wilkie E 209 1883 (1882) Wilkin E 324 1881 (1874) Wilkm W 106 1885 (1874) Wilkie W 120 1879 (1868) 64 The South One Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater APPENDIX C hese are the names, addresses and occupations for this neighborhood IL from the 1894-1895 R L Polk and Co City Directory If you had lived m this area a century ago, these would have been your neighbors, the people you knew In a few cases, there are homes I know existed which are not listed m the Directory, for example, 1122 N Broadway Despite its mistakes, however, I think this is a good indication of who lived in the neighborhood and what they did for a hvmg Notice the houses listed along North Main Street, all of which are gone today, as are many of the homes m the 900 block of North First Street Res means generally the home owner, Bds means a boarder, often an adult child of the home owner Aspen E 214, August Anderson, molder, res Aspen E 322, Lonzo D Tubbs, livestock, bds Aspen E 322, Lydia A Carh (wid Christopher), res Aspen E 322, Martha T Kolbe, domestic Broadway N 1008, John A F Krueger, barber 226 N Mam, res Broadway N 1012, Charles E Anderson, carp Stillwater Mnfg Co res, rear Broadway N 1012, Elias Johnson, res rear Broadway N 1012, John Gyllstrom, clk J P Hanson, bds Broadway N 1012, Magnus Gyllstrom, lab, res Broadway N 1110, Ernest Korn, barber C Woods, bds Broadway N 1110, Julius Korn, i es Broadway N 1116, John S May, guard Mmn State Prison, res Broadway N 1118, John W Bergeron, foreman Schulenburg & B L Co , res Broadway N 1122, Joseph F Connolly, foreman Umon Shoe & L Co, res Broadway N 1122, Mrs May Carl', res Broadway N 1220, Louis N Bergeron, foreman Schulenburg & B L Co , res Broadway N 1312, Adolph Doerr (Doerr Bros & Co ) bds Broadway N 1312, Gustaf A Kress (Doerr Bros & Co) res o 0 0 0 o 0 n a n o o a le 65 J 0 o o 0 0 0 0 n 0 o n o n 0 o o Broadway N Broadway N Broadway N Broadway N Broadway N Broadway N Broadway N Bi oadway N Broadway N The South One -Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater 1312, Leo Doeir, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , bds 1317, Wm Bergen, cook, res 1317, Wm Bergeron, cook, res 1320, John Merritt, rafter Schulenburg & B L Co, res 1321, Adolph Revord, boomman, bds 1321, Adolph Revord, Jr boomman, bds 1322, Isaac Poirier, carp, res 1322, Jeremiah Lecuyer, boomman, bds 1322, Ohver Lecuyer, boomman, res Elm E , 218, Ishmael Barlett, res First N 0904, Edward Murphy, lab res First N 0904, Phillip Gilandeau, lab, res First N 0910, Bernard Murphy, bds First N 0910, Norah Murphy (wid Bartholomew), res First N 0912, John Brostrom, lab Stillwater Union Depot & Trans Co, bds First N 0912, Magnus Brostrom, elev opr Lumbermen's Exchange, res First N 0914, Jacob Johnson, lab G H Atwood, res First N 0914, John Johnson, bds First N 1001, John Lundeen Jr, bds First N 1001, John Lundeen, carp, res First N 1001, John Mystrom, lab, Mmn Thresher Mnfg Co, res First N 1001, Ole Lundeen, lab, bds First N 1002, Madt Nelson, carp res First N 1002, Mary Person (wid Magnus) res First N 1005, Soren Johnson, millwright, res First N 1011, Charles A Johnson, teamster Minn Thresher Mnfg Co, res First N 1012, Rudolph Lange, carp, res First N 1015, Adolph Poirier, levee master, bds First N 1015, Joseph E Poirier, clk, res 0 66 The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAdditton to Stillwater First N 1015, Mrs Maria Bolles, res First N 1016, M Robert Blank (Rutherford & Blank) res First N 1019, Edward Dupuis, boomman, bds Fust N 1019, Gilbert Dupuis, boomman, bds First N 1019, Nels Dupuis, boomman, bds First N 1019, Simon Dupuis, res First N 1020, Charles Giensing, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , res Fust N 1021, John King, lab G H Atwood, res First N 1023, Daniel Hughes, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , bds First N 1023, James Hughes, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , bds First N 1023, Owen Hughes, blksnuth, Schulenburg & B L Co, res First N 1024, Louis Cayou, eng res First N 1024, Mrs Virgima Cayou, res First N 1103, Charles McLaughlin, lab, bds First N 1103, Charles Tranter, blksnnth Schulenburg & B L Co, res First N 1103, Charles Tranter, Jr, lab, Schulenburg & B L Co, bds First N 1104, George W Gi aham, sawyer, Schulenburg & B L Co, res First N 1106, Joseph Hamel, carp E Northey, res First N 1106, Wm Hamel, clk L Albenberg, bds First N 1107, Aaron Johnson, carp res First N 1107, Hilma Johnson, seamstress, bds First N 1107, Louis P Andeison, clk Stillwater Hardware Co, res First N 1120, James E Murray, bds First N 1120, Martin W Murray, foreman, res First N 1123, Bernard G Menslage, harnessmkr Theo Jassoy & Son, res First N 1123, Fiederick Balfanz, lab, res First N 1214, Llewellyn N Staples, clk Schulenburg & B L Co, res First N 1220, Frank H Hall, res First N 1302, August Roettger, lab, res 0 r- 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67 0 The South One Half of the Carli SchulenburgAddation to Stillwater First N 1304 August Rutke, lab res First N 1304, August Neumann, lab, res First N 1312, Carohne Krueger (wid John) res First N 1312, Frank Krueger, sashmkr, bds First N 1312, Paul Krueger, harnessmkr Theo Jassoy & Son, bds First N 1313, Charles Noack, lab Schulenburg & B L Co, res First N 1313, Matilda Noack, laundress H Koesters, bds First N 1322, Frank Greff, lab Schulenburg & B L Co, bds First N 1322, Herman Greff, lab, bds First N 1322, Paul Greff, lab, bds First N 1332, Charles Greff, lab, res First s w cor E Sycamore, August Roy, eng res [1324 N First] First s w cor E Sycamore, Ohver Roy, res Fourth N 0805, John B Maynard, foreman Umon Shoe & L Co bds Fourth N 0805, John Mehle, shoemkr, res Fourth N 0821, Charles Jackson, rafter, res Fourth N 0921, Servina Jacobson, domestic Fourth N 1001, Sarah J Curley, dressmkr, bds Fourth N 1001, Thomas H Curley, bkpr Stillwater Mnfg Co, res Fourth N 1007, John Clarey, expman, res Fourth N 1117, Arthur Qmncey, boomman, bds Fourth N 1117, Charles F Quincey, foreman, res Fourth N 1117, Margaret M Qurncey, student, Stillwater Business College, bds Fourth N n e cor Elm, James D Lotts, meats 808 N 4th, res Main N 1204 Arthur Mitchell, wks G H Atwood, res Mam N 1204, Agnes L King (wid John) res Mam N 1207, John Bruckman, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , bds Mam N 1207, Mathias Bruckman, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , res Main N 1207, Wm Bruckman, lab, bds Main N 1214, Loms Baudras, rafter, res 68 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Main N 1214, Timothy Burke, lab Schulenburg & B L Co , res Mam N 1216, Severe A Cote, sawyer, res Mam N 1220, Christian Guse, res Main N 1220, Godfrey Seikel, lab res Second N 1003, Fay H Bordwell, comp Stillwater Messenger, bds Second N 1003, Lester Bordwell, guard Minn State Prison, res Second N 1003, Maud Bordwell, seamstress Mrs Annie Clark bds Second N 1008, Harlow Johnson, carp res Second N 1008, Jonas Olson, bds Second N 1011, Annie Fhnk (wid John E ) res Second N 1019, Birgitte Anderson (wid Louis), res Second N 1021, Charles Bloom, mach, bds Second N 1021, Eva Bloom (wid of John) res Second N 1024, Charles R Reed, mach, res Second N 1024, Ellen Lawson (wid John) bds Second N 1024, Frederick Pauslon, lab Oak Glen Farm, rms Second N 1101, Clara L McDonald, dressmkr A C Schuttmger, bds Second N 1101, Francis McDonald, boomman, bds Second N 1101, Sarah McDonald (wid Angus) res Second N 1105, Catherine Scott (wid Charles) housekpr Second N 1105, Christopher Haws, res Second N 1105, Wm Englei, mate, res Second N 1106, Lena Biele, bds Second N 1106, Nathan D Lammers, store mngr Schulenburg & B L Co, res Second N 1111, Martin A Powers, boilermki, res Second N 1112, Benjamen B Bordwell, clk W C Masterman, bds Second N 1112, Frederick M Bordwell, storekpr, Mmn State Prison, res Second N 1115, Alfred Strandberg, clk A E Edholm, res 69 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Second N 1115, Gustave Neudine, lab res Second N 1115, Hans Johnson, lab I Staples, res Second N 1116, Wm H H Taylor, guard Minn State Prison, res Second N 1121, Joseph Boufford, eng Stillwater St Ry Co, res Second N 1124, N P Staples, Groceries (from the classified section) Second N 1202, Henry Bunker, teamster, res Second N 1206, Robert Rohda, lab res Second N 1209, Michael Klatt, lab res Second N 1212, Archibald T Parker, guard Mmn State Prison, res Second N 1212, Nancy Hawkinson domestic ISecond N 1214, Henry Ruehle, clk C M & St P Ry, res 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Second N 1214, Oscar Ruehle, boomman, bds Second N 1224, Henry Beckman, lab, Schulenburg & B L Co , res Second N 1302, Fred W Rapke, lab East Side L Co res Second N 1302, Frederick Roepke W lab, res Second N 1302, Gustave A Ruehle, lab, C St P M & 0 Ry, res Second N 1316, August Gelhar, wheelwright, Oak Glen farm, res Second N 1316, Frank Gelhar, lab bds Second N 1316, Hattie M Gelhai, clk Murphy & Co , bds Second N 1316, Paul Gelhar, driver J M Schaffer & Co, bds St Croix E 202, John Litfin, bartndr, 112 N Main, bds St Croix E 202, Joseph Litfin, lab Floience Mill Co, res St Croix E 202, Josephine Lustig (wid John), res St Croix E 203, Leo Raske, comp Gazette Ptg, Co, bds St Croix E 203, Paul Raske, feeder Clewell & Easton, bds St Croix E 203, Wm Raske, watchman Mmn Thresher Mnfg, Co res St Croix E 312, Joseph Roy, lab res St Croix E 324, John Juhl, lab Schulenburg & B L Co, bds 70 The South One -Half of the Carli Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater St Croix E 324, Mary Johnson (wid Andrew), res St Croix E 324, Wm Thompson, carp bds Stillwater E 204, David J Carufel, clk A Johnson, res Third N 0804, Allen Underhill, foreman, bds Third N 0804, Benjamin N Underhill, lumberman, res Third N 0805, Frank H Sargent, photographer J M Kuhn, bds Third N 0805, Londrus Sargent, (Stillwater Mnfg Co, res Third N 0920, Harold C Chambers, eng Florence Mill Co, bds Third N 0920 Henry J Chambers, bkpr, Florence Mill Co, res Third N 1022, David A Blakeney, Superintendent and Ticket Agent Union Depot, res Third N 1022, Mary Nelson, domestic Third N 1107, Hilda Johnson, dressmkr Mrs H Webster, bds Third N 1120, Melvin Koons, yeast mnfr 1120 N 3rd, bds same Third N 1120, Solomon F Koons, mach, res Thud N 1203, John J Stinson, supt Stillwater Union Depot & Transfer Co, res Third N 1207, Peter Russell, carp res Wilkins E 209, Martin Christenson, lab, res Wilkins W 120, Edward N Conrad, bkpr, bds Wilkins W 120, Emma Blad, domestic Wilkms W 120, Gustaf Peterson, coachman, bds Wilkms W 120, Theodore R Converse, sec Stillwater Union Depot & Transfer Co Lumbermen's Exchange, bds Wilkins W 120, Wm S Conrad, cigars, res 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J • 7 71 0 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Appendix D These Names and Addresses are taken from the Polk's Stillwater 1930-1931 City Directory 322 E Aspen 1008 N Broadway 1012 N Broadway 1020 N Broadway 1110 N Broadway 1116 N Broadway 1122 N Broadway 1204 N Broadway 1220 N Broadway 1312 N Broadway 1317 N Broadway 1320 N Broadway 1332 N Broadway 904 N First 912 N First 1002 N First 1005 N First 1011N First 1012 N First 1015 N First 1016 N First 1019 N First 1020 N First 1023 N First 1024 N First 1103 N First 1104 N First 1106 N First 1107 N First 1118 N First Mrs Christine Nystrom Carl Anderson George A Goggm Leonard H Lentz Walter Anderson Mrs Anna Wiberg Mrs Mary Johnson Harry L Kollander Mrs Elizabeth Bergeron Henry Bucker Peter Madson Arthur H Neidberg Mrs Mary Merritt Jens P Jensen Hollis Jackson Henry Krause Fobey Krattley Vacant Mrs Ida Nordeen Vacant Charles A Johnson John L Mardaus Ora Burgess Lansing Wilson Henry Betin Mrs Leda Magnuson Rudolph Magnuson Carl Pufahl Walter Lawrenz Sauveur A Cote Charles Tranter William F Mechelke Lotus Cayou Leo Doerr George Deaner John S Krenz 72 The South One -Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater 1120 N First 1123 N First 1204 N First 1214 N First 1219 N First 1220 N First 1304 N First 1312 N First 1313 N First 1323 N First 1324 N First 807 N Fourth 821 N Fourth 903 N Fourth 921 N Fourth 1001 N Fourth 1007 N Fourth 1117 N Fourth 1121 N Fourth 1223 N Fourth Anna Krenz, dressmaker Monty H Charlsen Bernard Menslage Walter Warner John Klatt Herman F Lange Heiman 0 Millarch Carl E Berglund Ray S Zoller Elmer W Larson Frank A Mielke Chester C Moulton Alex Peterson Berglund & Peterson Groceries Harry E Jackson Mrs Carrie Ogren Mrs Albertina Otterdahl John M Lohmann Henry Blech August W Gast Charles A Ludwig Gunnard Bergsten 1003 N Second Eugene Bradt 1008 N Second Mrs Mathilda Gyllstrom James S Thompson 1019 N Second Milo F Nelson 1020 N Second George F Burkhart 1101 N Second Chris D Lueken 1105 N Second Rufus B Hawkins 1106 N Second Axel R Holmberg 1111 N Second August Anderson Maurice del Mas 1112 N Second Henry A Kottka 1115 N Second Vacant 1116 N Second Mrs Ella Arthur 1121 N Second Matthew Tradup 1124 N Second Arthur Smithson 1202 N Second Paul R Raske 1206 N Second Walter V Schell 1209 N Second Peter Mason 1212 N Second Mrs Elizabeth Bentz 1213 N Second Harry Henriksen 0 o 0 0 0 0 0 n o I- 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 r J 0 0 0 0 The South One Half of the Carh SchulenburgAddztzon to Stzllwater 1214 N Second 1224 N Second 1302 N Second 1316 N Second 1319 N Second 202 E St Croix 203 E St Croix 312E St Croix 314 E St Cioix 324 E St Croix John Peterson Edward 0 Murphy Theodore F Schilling Rudolph R Klamann John P Juhl William Neske Mis Bertha Streich William R Jenkins Gay G Kollander John F Hallquist 204 E Stillwater Mrs Otteha Jahnke 214 E Stillwater John E Roy 804 N Third 805 N Third 920 N Third 1022 N Third 1120 N Third 1124 N Third 1203 N Third 1207 N Third 1211 N Third 120 W Wjlkin 106 W Wilkm 209 E Wilkm 324 E Wilkm Benjamen Underhill Ronald S Parkhurst Alfred Leadholm Mrs Catherine Neumeier George D Huff Mrs Amelia Lietz Walter Sawyer Bert J Simon George W Seim Mrs Maude Conrad Theodore R Converse Jens T Jensen Adolph Doerr 0 74 The South One Half of the Carlo SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater APPENDIX E These Names and Addresses are taken from the Polk's 1956 Stillwater City Directory 322E Aspen 1008 N Broadway 1012 N Broadway 1020 N Broadway 1110 N Broadway 1116 N Broadway 1117 N Broadway 1122 N Broadway 1204 N Broadway 1220 N Broadway 1221 N Broadway 1307 N Broadway 1312 N Broadway 1317 N Broadway 1320 N Broadway 1322 N Broadway 1002 N First 1005 N First 1011 N First 1012 N First 1015 N First 1016 N First 1019 N First 1020 N First 1023 N First 1024 N First 1103 N First 1104 N First 1106 N First 1107 N First 1115 N First 1118 N First 1120 N First Carl J Anderson, Jr Axel V Nystrom George A Goggle Glenn J Goggin Walter Anderson William H Powell Mrs Lucille Mechelke Frank N Steinmetz Harry L Kollander Henry Papenfuss Ferdinand F Westphal Edward F Rauen Irving H Overman Harry D Sable Peder Madsen Floyd Johnson Vern A Roettger Jens P Jensen Arthur M Moen Clarence E Clementson George A Johnson Alfred A Love Mrs Lydia Burgess Lansing A Wilson Albert G Betm Rudolph F Magnuson William C Crittenden Ralph E Younggwst Sheldon L Slocum Andrew J Behsle Beatrice R Cayou Leo Doerr George A Deaner Robert C Kollander Agatha A Krenz Mrs Esther Teed 75 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater 1123 N First 1203 N First 1204 N First 1214 N First 1219 N First 1220 N First 1221 N First 1304 N First 1305 N First 1312 N First 1313 N First 1323 N First 1324 N First 807 N Fourth 821 N Fourth 903 N Fourth 921 N Fourth 1001 N Fourth 1007 N Fourth 1117 N Fourth 1121 N Fourth 1223 N Fourth 918 N Second 1003 N Second 1005 N Second 1005%a N Second 1007 N Second 1008 N Second 1019 N Second 1022 N Second 1024 N Second 1101 N Second 1105 N Second 1106 N Second 1111 N Second 1112 N Second 1116 N Second 1117 N Second 1121 N Second 1124 N Second Albm R Kroon Gordon E Johnson Fred A Hertenstem, floor sander Herman F Lange George \%T Selm, Jr Arthur R Strand George W Seim Lawrence Churchill Thomas R Ewing Wilham A Dietzen Andrew A Fmken Frankhn A Peterson Mrs Anna R Newhouse Ervin E Balfanz North Fourth Street Store Harry E Jackson Charles G Mohr Emanuel S Swanson Edward A Gamm Wilham E Kalk Donald F Wolf Harold F Anderson Wilham R Mackey Mrs Carrie D Bergsten Howard J Peulen Andrew N *holm Ralph H Richardson Charles R Ritzei Roy A Anderson Harry Sable Robert E Reier Roland A Rettke, Jr Angus D MacDonald Wilham F Tuenge Charles A Love Raymond H Carlberg David J Sullivan Mrs Anna B Kottka Charles H Jacobs Maurice delMas Paul W Hall Douglas M Wahlquist The South One Half of the Carlt SchulenburgAddttton to Sttliwater 1202 N Second 1206 N Second 1209 N Second 1212 N Second 1213 N Second 1214 N Second 1224 N Second 1302 N Second 1315 N Second 1316 N Second 1319 N Second 1320 N Second 202 E St Croix 203 E St Croix 324 E St Croix Raymond J Klein Harold E Carlson Walter V Schell Mrs Lotuse A Mason John C Polztn Lowell W Plaster Richard W Allen Robert C Bailey Mrs Lycha Akey Clifford T Akey Joseph Nolde, Jr Mrs Alvina Klamann Herman P Mechelke John R Fazendin William J Neske Paul R Raske John F Hallquist 106 W Stillwatei Vacant 204 E Stillwater Lawrence P Jahnke 214 E Stillwater John Merton 804 N Third 805 N Third 920 N Third 1022 N Third 1120 N Third 1124 N Third 1203 N Third 1206 N Third 1207 N Third 1211 N Third 120 W Wilkie 106 W Wilkie 209E Wilkie Albert J Campeau Morrie A Bolhne Ronald R Kiel Robert W Lohman James L Wallace Ida E Lietz Olga E Lietz, nurse Clayton N Shefland Thomas R McAvoy Bert J Simmons Mrs Theckla Hauck LeRoy A Nelson Robert G Tangeman Jens T Jensen The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAdthtaon to Stillwater CONTEXTS There were two contexts appropriate to this survey The first context was the statewide historic context St Croix Valley Triangle Lumbering (1843-1914) The chief economy in Stillwater in the l9th Century was that of the lumbering industry gathering the timber, moving the timber to the Stillwater sawmills, and then delivering the finished lumber to the markets In Appendix C, I have fisted the occupations of all the residents of the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition in 1894 The vast majority were employed in some way m the lumber industry — either m the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Mill, or working for Seymour, Sabin & Co, or one of its offshoots The second context, which comes from the Stillwater historic context study (Vogel 1993) was Development of Residential Neighborhoods in Stillwater, 1850's-1940's Although Carh & Schulenburg's Addition was the first Adchtion made to Stillwater in 1854, the South Half was not developed until the 1880's when the growth of the city combined with two large employers to populate this northern portion of Stillwater This is almost entirely a neighborhood of small working class homes, there are less than ten original large homes of the "lumber baron" type There are no institutions within its boundaries Like much of Stillwater, the topography is that of a series of bluffs rising to the west, and intersected with large ravines Probably the greatest amenity in the neighborhood is the site of the old quarry with its spectacular river views Unfortunately that is today all private property 78 The South One Half of the Carlt SchulenburgAddttton to Stillwater RECOMMENDATIONS the following are my recommendations for the South Half of the Carh & Schulenburg Addition They are based on the assumption it is desirable to maintain and promote the historic character of this neighborhood It is my behef that the long term prosperity and value of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition and Stillwater's other older neighborhoods hes in preserving their old fashioned character This is what distmgtushes Stillwater from the myriad of other suburban developments surrounding the Twin Cities, and makes Stillwater a unique place to hve LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS During the building boom after World War II, many of the empty lots m Stillwatei and some of the empty lots m Carh & Schulenburg's Addition were built upon, and today we often see blocks in which two 100 year old houses may be separated by one or two 1950's Ramblers However, unhke other parts of old Stillwater where the housing density is higher and many of the previously empty lots have been built upon, there aie still a surprising number of vacant, buildable lots in the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition As the pressure to build within Stillwater continues, these empty lots will become a greater and greater source of temptation to developers and real estate speculators Under the present city ordinances, any half lot of 7,500 square feet is a buildable lot If present trends continue, more and more of these now -vacant lots will be built upon It is quite possible that in 20-30 years, the density of the South Half of Caih & Schulenburg's Addition could double from 129 houses to 250 houses Because there aie presently no design building restrictions in Stillwater residential neighborhoods, these new houses will not only increase the density of the area — thus destroying some of its appeal — they will also add further to the arclutectural jumble, and obhterate what historic streetscape remains today Because no one builds small houses any more, (and the city has no design giudehnes for blending into a neighborhood) these newer houses of 2,000 4,000 square feet will overwhelm the small 7,500 square foot building lots, and destroy the scale of the streetscape that is one basis, albeit subtle, of Stillwater's attraction Spacious yards and open spaces are a characteristic of 19th Century neighborhoods 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 79 0 The South One Half of the Carlt Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater I recommend the City of Stillwater change the minunum buildable lot size from 7,500 square feet to a minimum of 10,000 square feet I also recommend the City explore the possibility of design guidelines for the older parts of Stillwater including the South Half of Cai li & Schulenburg' s Addition HISTORIC DESIGNATION In this survey, as in previous surveys, I have tried to identify homes that are significant or unique, homes that are typical of a long forgotten time, or homes that are particularly representative of Stillwater But these surveys of mine are soon forgotten, and the significance I have ascribed to a particular dwelling may be forgotten as soon as the next owner I urge the City of Stillwater and the Heritage Preservation Committee to initiate a process of designating and marking the historically significant houses m Stillwater This will have the benefit of apprising the present owner that his home has value as a city landmark, and it will enable those interested in the history of the city to find the historical homes I recommend the City of Stillwater should initiate its own historic designation for houses throughout the city that are a significant part of Stillwater's history RAVINES R in aves are a characteristic feature of Stillwater, with its many hills eroded into muii tributaries of the St Croix River Ravines are unique spaces m the city They have their own flora and fauna They have served through the years as roads, walking paths, gardens, play areas, and treasured wild life preserves Some are public, some are private There are several ravines within the South Half of Carh & Schulenburg's Addition They form an important part of the 19th Century landscape as well as treasured spaces today I recommend the City of Stillwater take every measure possible to preserve the ravines in their natural condition 80 0 The South One Half of the Carla SchulenburgAddition to Stillwater EDUCATION ON REMODELING OLDER HOMES �he city — or some local organization should make some efforts to provide information to the public on maintaimng and remodehng or repairing the older homes In Stillwater, older homes that have maintained their original integrity command a higher price than those homes have been changed from their original appearance But the average homeowner who might be concerned about preserving the integrity of his house is presently hard pressed to find good information on how to improve or update his house without destroying it historic value A simple brochure containing some basic guidelines to be distributed by realtors, neighborhood groups, and the city could —over a period of years make a substantial difference on the overall appearance of the city J THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS very year, a few more old buildings m Stillwater are demolished despite ...,..d a city ordinance regulating and discouraging the process In some cases, it is a matter of business or church expansion, m some cases it is the owners wishing to build a new house on the same lot, and m several cases lately, it has been a matter of demolishing the old house to increase the value of the lot which can then be used for a newer more expensive house This latter situation has been particularly true of those lots with a river view While this practice may be lucrative for the developer, I beheve it detracts from the community as a whole the old houses are part of a legacy, an inheritance, left for future generations One of the additional steps the city might take to encourage preservation would be to have architects and builders on call that are sv:npathetic to repairing and restoring older houses This might discourage one of the most frequent rationales — that the house is beyond repair — used to justify demolition 7 D 81 0 0 a 4-1 0 n o 0 0 n 0 The South One -Half of the Carh Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater BIBLIOGRAPHY Birds Eye Views of Stillwater, 1870 and 1879 Drawn by Albert Ruger Ongmals m the Washington County Histoncal Society, Warden's House Museum, and the Minnesota Histoncal Society Reprints available from Empson Archives, P 0 Box 791, Stillwater, MN 55082 Paul Caplazi Unpubhshed manuscnpt, April, 1944 The Charter and Ordinances of the City of Stillwater Compiled by C F Gregory, City Attorney Stillwater, Lumberman Steam Pnntmg Co, 1881 Fifty Years m the Northwest, by W H C Folsom Pioneer Press Company, 1888 History of the St Croix Valley, edited by Augustus B Easton Chicago, H C Cooper Jr & Co , 1909 History of the White Pme Industry m Minnesota by Agnes M Larson, University of Minnesota Press, 1949 History of Washington County and The St Croix Valley, North Star Pubhslung Company, Minneapolis, 1881 Homes m the Heartland, Balloon Frame Farmhouses of the Upper Midwest, 1850-1920 Fred W Peterson, University Press of Kansas, 1992 Joseph R Brown, Adventurer on the Minnesota Frontier, 1820-1849 by Nancy & Robert Goodman, Lone Oak Press, [1996], Minnesota Census of Washington County, 1885 Minnesota Biographies, 1655-1912 Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society, Volume XIV Sanborn Insurance Maps, 1884, 1891, 1898, 1904, 1910, 1924 St Croixx Unron [newspaper, Stillwater, Minnesota] Sectional Map of the City of Stillwater, [1878] There is a copy of this map hanging m the Washington County Recorder's Office Stillwater City Directories, 1876-1964 Stillwater Daily Gazette [newspaper, Stillwater, Minnesota] 0 82 The South One Half of the Carla Schulenburg Addition to Stillwater Stillwater Fire Dept Runs by Address, 1896-1906 [typescript] Stillwater Histonc Contexts A Comprehensive Planning Approach Stillwater Stillwater Hentage Preservation Comnussion, July 1993 Stillwater Gazette [newspaper, Stillwater, Mumesota] Stillwater Lumberman [newspaper, Stillwater, Minnesota] Stillwater Messenger [newspaper, Stillwater, Minnesota] Stillwater Public Library Stillwater Building Permits [on microfilm] Stillwater Public Library St Croix Collection United States Census of Minnesota Territory Washington County Stillwater United States Census of 1860, 1870, 1880, Washington County Stillwater Washington County Probate Court Files Washington County Recorder's Office Books of Deeds, Books of Mortgages, Books of Bonds, Books of Plats Washington County Tax Assessor's records for 1861-1900 Minnesota State Archives Microfilm copies can be found at the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Stillwater Public Library 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 r 83 0 Kai/ R11w 820W Manny Map MI our Yam' f ..::. r-- .101■■s — TA arc rc ':■• 111M1 �FiIII;II1,,t :., �,,�■■iiiiiif�t "„ eihralrig...17111rdrigitett1: 40 !iagii 11111Illiii 11 wittit.1111111111 1.■ lii i u —� i�� WA— , —1 , i ,. \ P-41111111g - lint /IA r Locaton Map Dr Christopher Carli, probably taken in the 1870's Courtesy Washington County Historical Society 4. 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'"Zl .c 4- p 4 Edwin Conrad, son of William Conrad who Iived at 120 W Wilkin Street Cow tesy Washington County Ilistoi teal Society 1 1 11111 IIIIII 1E111 10111 IIIIII NM MIN NM NMI StmI T V' TER — - ." • • - Vtf-";747r-•.:-.1,:i•--Z • This photograph was taken in 1894 at the corner of N Fourth and W Hickory Streets (looking west on Hickory) after a flash flood washed out a house next to the ravine The Swedish Congregational Mission Church on the nght was subsequently replaced by the Berglund & Peterson Grocery Store at 807 N Fourth Street Courtesy Washington County Historical Society � J ;mot ...�.. >.�..-.As �.. l . . ,•. u x .emu � r� A t � f r , d R i rr�,� Y8 r•r5 ell The Posner house at 1015 N First Street in 1892 Notice the door on the second story, characteristic of the period Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society r ti — The home at 1323 N First Street around 1920 COW tesy Brent Peter son 7 07 0 I 'kti iM11. Fail ?,��yl lA i " S P 1 1° I flY 1 1 hI pp i' '1 �i 71 lid lJJl��',1� t4 14,1 1 ', I I 5 l IF 16t ' 1 Y r' I ''r1411.1,1 „I yk 14� IF if I it r, E' 4 W 610 1. y�7,,• `_ —!— J ___—J— —r; � T fl� -�Ly V g T� �I i f � �, rtly r f 111i Ey4lillll 11 s MI 1 I�idj49ll 4i ly '11'1 E , t �,i1,1 , 9�u 1[ I1 rl , 1FI I r, I I'',�4 �a� 11�fl Ir I s I riI 9rI1{11 111 1 i ill Y'rf L r �4111 JI i j I M 1F 4 fi' 44 I� 1 a 1 , a�1 `� 1 I' G 1 I i(IaI4AsIf'' 1ualPI �11� 14 II''�I IG�i1 leOhl u""wrk" *1 Y -� — '.'--.e r J'y'*I� �! �1 a,irr- ^-� f n.✓1 ��,A W�ll'r i aFn...`. r...�y �[ pry Ak , (e��'..'u� v �'e. y �L � L�dL�^<4A1 sd�4' 1 t1 iL' M1 �r`9aF+.r' '�4u. !i 'a1� W +,414'uyr�, r F 4S1'kfi 4 �ibo-R s refs I_ 777. Lydia Carli's home at 322 E Aspen Street Lydia is in the center on her nght is her daughter, Mana Bolles, on her left is her son, Joseph R Carlo Cow tes. Washington Count.) Histor ncal Societ, f Ir i pr..w41.41: �I 1 1 I ' '1 ram 1 , 6 i �1 ' { li ,Y - I W'ri Ir11 1 4411 ' �N IV t, 11 , } ,___ _ ..L.1 i lw.... ...J/ -4,0_ 1 I rj1l'I11 � 1t I I:' CI Iblil� 1 'i� p1 ' f to, ' Llri `JrJ' » 1 y 111 i a, Gf �� G'i yYi ) d .041 xT 7 i ' t" �'r ' k 1 i 1 � 1 d 1 1, ,. iS ,A fy MY 9N 14 k 7 45 I 1 li 11111 ® ® ® 11111 I EN 11111 S r INN NM MN A Ward 3 Voting House on the north side of E Elm Street (Prison Hill) near the intersection with N First Street Notice the stone wall in the upper ngnt marking the end of N Broadway Barely discernable on the far right is the stairway that once descended from N Broadway to E EIm Street There was another Ward 3 Voting House at W EIm Street on the east side of N Fourth Street — a street that has since been vacated by the city council Courtesy Washington County Historical Society, John Runk Collection A view of the North Hill quarry on the east slue of N Broadway between E Aspen and E St Croix Streets in 1885 Christopher H Carli, who lived at 1220 N Broadway, was the propnetor The quarry supplied stone for street curbs, some Territorial Prison buildings, and landscape walls, At one time, this site with its stunning view of the river was suggested as a city park Courtesy Washington County Historical Society John Runk Collection ME ® ® 11111 11111 NIB NMI 11111 INN 11111 r NMI 11111 MIN MI Ell 1111 I +� [ I 1 ri.-- d uYti / r 1 "'` i v.....,1 d Y,— _ Y ^,i- -eii t 1 r.('r tw, I-- qqA eel �y . ci V4 f r ti pI I w '4 St; 1 ii', j, r rx Ai'd Y,x-,t !}" d '�- m x� , %�1 zl1tom, I 1-1,4 ajlCy 1 �� i s r�,' 7 ilt ° — ::- w 4 i Y 17.�r ( �t�YM a4 (`i. I�f _ _. arr4{ William Conrad, the tobacco magnate of 120 W Wilkin Street Coui tesy Washington County Histoi ical Society } rtl The William Conrad house at 120 W WIlkir Street around the turn of the century Courtesy Washington Count Htstortral Soctet) IIIM NMI IMIM MINI EN 111111 MN MN NM MN EMI IIIIII IIIMI IIIM MN MI NM IMM MN 1E11 In i�!'t13Ta �,n11�hi swV q. The home of Charles and Lizzie Jackson at 821 N Fourth Street Courtesy Washington County Historical Society The horse of Loudrus Sargent at 805 N Third Street Courtesy of Washington County Historical Society EN ® A 41, 4i4:54.1 tf41.3)1 1'rtitilfipr.r rZ 4g 4'010,7i1v, cp); ), i cr 1 1, \;,144,74 4, 1 r e-, t 'Cr 0 I, f. 1— 1 ff, f". 1" ; - d lat.:14A= t-j, XaCnk.g.kmiTi4 .114:{karl-udla.441 4.1.+111 144 7:R F I LI' 4 1 r ;V '- 11710±010#,;.4jk 4ligA4 ts4.,' t•• s in..1 4 J e." I AIL 14 441 1 r1..c'474 A I )17 )121; 11. t -,t1- '119_"Alcang - 114.14 ; 2., 1 4.• 41 • Inside the factory of the Northwest Thresher Company, one of the spin offs of the original Seymour Sabin & Co Many of the early residents of this neighborhood worked in industrial settings like this Courtesy Washington County Historical Soctety I 1 LI i cl S ( _1 1I IC 1\ EMI NMI EN INN 11111 1E1 Ell MIN NM NM INS MIN INN 11111 INN INS 11111 11111 Much of the manufacturing and employment of the Seymour Sabin & Co, and its successor, Northwestern Manufactunng & Car Co , took place in buildings within the walls of the Territorial Pnson in Battle Hollow These scenes would have been the daily view of many of the workers living in this neighborhood Only one building remains on the site today Courtesy Washington County Histoi ical Society 4J.Nr... *11/4164440 24414 *4%44%4 OA. oolmottoo • ....-.. "41 -"' . ,_b-Al- ...-r..7.47:.-4----.... -...,..r........-- 7.......-.--..----- _ .,,,14.1.....2...,.....,,.........V... —_ • ••• ,I.._ ,-7, _____„4-7 ,„..._ Ni-•M,F:al.....'.s'...7"7.r-,'Q-'4--..-."-r--rz;-•:----.-- 4--1----7-777- --iv.g- 41-.:4-,. - -A - .--,'- ,,.7,._,1•.%:. 41•,,,c*-4'...'-- _ .. A a_ - ___ - -. .i- -;- 4 "7'•"-s1 rti.14.-.7:744' ..,.....,=, .54 GENERAL VI EVV OF STATE PRISON & SHOPS I N YARD 1 IIE BFS f AND I E11S I` COMPLICA I ED 1 IIRESIIER IN THE MARKE C FO DAY SEND FOR CIRCULARS AND PRICE LISTS NORTH WESTERN MFG & CAR COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS STILL -VT A TLR, MSJT LET vt',fiae�. r_,+awuf471►'-,,.1 . f �11rM1 tltrge grforESOTA CHIEF SEPARATOR (BELTED S1D . WITH BAGGER STILLWATER ENGINE Products made by the Northwestern Manufacturing & Car Co Courtesy Washington County Historical Society 1 P 7 " ManStr-24"-M MEN5F-Eu17714: diM'InAr igEllreal"Magi Artitmel viiniammskeifinagaimmvs. so. 4 AVPSWISZPIT6 4w4AtiEvzit-gitfalili athOraleffeltpid ELMVEririlitrP7r VakiaaVitiMe‘tve..thil XinakITAiWneigli(61 k,ANVTA.M1'6.,544.441M-i MN:WI PFI4DAMIrsraMiir5W irtmlor ,Foc—gagalv The Juhl — Mechelke — Hoffbeck "Century Home" at 1319 N Second Street Courtesy Craig Hoffbeck ...1.L.I JIIII1 t it , , w � r J v r� r J J 1918 ✓ �' GENERAL FLAN g T CITY OF `19STILLWATER 1VIINNESoTA SHOWING -PARKS -BOULEVARDS AND -MAIN -HIGHWAY- SYSTEM rIORELL 5 NIC►IOLS - LANDSCAPE -ARCHITECTS d ENGINEETLS MINNEAPOLIS - MINNESOTA BCALE NO a r LEGEND PROPOSED PAPKWAYS MWfi MAIN STREETS _ NEW PROPOSER PARKS EZMI PRESENT PARKS euoi7114 ISNED RECLAIMED LAM NEW ARTERIAL STREETSBINNI VACATED -MEETS Part of a plan for the City of Stillwater suggested in 1918 Notice the proposed park on the river side of N Broadway where the quarry was, and the park proposed on what is today part of the golf course A Parkway would have traversed the neighborhood by going east on E Wilkin, north on N Broadway, west one block on E St Croix, north two blocks on N First, east on E Juniper (since vacated) to the bluff top, north two blocks along the bluff, west on Balsam (since vacated) to then wind diagonally to Brown s Creek These Parkways would have given splendid river views to the public, instead today the views are all private property Plan of Stillwater, Morell & Nichols 'Minneapolis Mann 1918 rilElzl�lzL���l !r uLL! y . w"I WM. .. • Q. •Tr T * kt rls+Y' l �" tiY� i�t rl Jf'y -' „ "1/I p� � III Iollrztz�tlll - 'irffigIttaVI AA IC • "1 *4cCRrit 4tis` A portion of the Bird's Eye View Map of 1879 On the right side is the Schulenburg & Boeckeler Mill at the foot of E Sycamore Street Above the mill is the $6,000 mansion of Louis Hospes on North First Just north of E Sycamore (The house has been demolished ) To the south of the Hospes mansion are 1320 and 1322 N Broadway and 1323 N First Street All of the buildings along N Main Street north of the Prison are gone All of the houses on the E Elm Street hill are gone today, as are the buildings on N First Street rising from the Prison The large house toward the center of the map is the Conrad house at 120 W Wilkin Just north of that house is the structure at 1121 N Fourth, the one time Minnesota Hospital The Chamber's home at 920 N Third can be seen at the east end of W Aspen Street As you can see, there were not many houses built in the neighborhood The building boom was in the 1880's Map Cour tesy Ernpsort 9r chtz es old set It Itl10 of the Imaginary Id In thn lnthony Ilan which Utah street endow ants e9 ashore n by the Iv teatru ,Ir ehnncer appointed wman w 111 )n MO rove ,n point of tpinlnti nre mpt to take -et the n w 1 feet ale (CJ Bu stone wall his pince, llnvo or While all II concur I11 pa necossl r grade and (e mustnd upon Ile lose severni tole ground Al hundred t so doing street the s found to tt tiro feet ngth of the man a lot n he opposite co from the r the people that Inso f proper ty hnllt their ulidIngs In lel survey -- a to be rib peradvcn edema all street, and refer Ington l Furgeson skota coon rely for an I altercation Ap Forge leave—a6 8 Ire behind a k Fnrgeson (!lace ofcort} t died next is arrested three story use, 1n Lake 1 1 nhllc Ilcture tvlll he m t,el1 c( nln„ of lilt. s1 slou 51 lino] 1 Ill CLIP plants nail all frienth 1f 0 lu cntlnu one Invited to be ?rest nt. Homesteads In Polk County The County Boned of hnpcnl ors of 1olkCnlntt 111 lit n rt1(nt session resolved to gis o away to se 741,l settlers nny of the ((minty 11nde noon %Meta they t1mild settle null make Improvements The Jbtk County Tress says that "already soy eral homesteads hare been taken up- on these lima!; trod several persons are !inting up desirable locations with a view to availing thcrosehes o this most IU crnl offt.r 111e County Clerk is authorized to sell all the tax certlllcntus Ind 1,11 o n deed to any 80 acres belonging to the county bolero 1808, In the towns of Alden anti 1 (1ek 11to clerk shall on leech in„ proof thnt such person or persons will Ifulld a house upon nod occupy and possess such land as a 11oincecnd shall sell 80 acres of l Ind for the sum of $14 Accident to Hon Altos CoJ,gs- woll A tt legrnm to the `It 1 nut Ptrneer tinted Onntonnn, (cpt 0 says thnt Hon Amos Coggswoll while bolno Irom tow n to his farm about 7 miles In the conntry tiles with n nos ore nc Client 17st opting 111s team took !right ran aft ny and thro%t lee him out of the tchick. dislocated his shoulder Admission to the Fair Mulls Ion to the Minneapolis fair Is fixed it fifty cents l'or each -person except on the too d lys of the great races Wilt! till, Ice m III be one dollar for Inch Ito son For teams the ndm1e91ou fee w lee be —for single teams flRy cents for loublo team one dollar On the daysof the races the admission fee will be double these flgnres This Is In nd(lltInn to the regular admiselon fee of fifty colts for each person Fxtenslve and nut plc facilitles have been providl.11 for hitching tenors outside ant a s{ifticlrnt pollee will be Jostled to take chat „s of them Just. 90 —An exchange 'gives I1ta to that elm; of people who_nre_eter- nally crying out for pstronnge to home Industry, anti mho when they what' to see the news about town bor row the paper front their more Ilbor al neighbor 11 a ngrce 111th thaw( change 111It.mtgli men nro humbnl,. nnTdoserie !cry little pitronnge 1 he man who can afford to s111m110 ton or three 1 I nrs per day but t nn tn1u.111 p11 pu11 la try) I 1 11IA]tRii 1) 11 the a Ile u fa I. n WI III t I nyl r ! II I y It M `1 1 ntl l AI n I IV I AnnMU11I i l l 111 1r II le MIN 11 nT 'SMITH r r )1 ! 11 11 lllp 010 lulloltlug from th 1 elk County 1 r s 1 he man) frlut Is of 31r 1 as tit r1.g1 this clt) velure ht. Is 4(11 knonn will join us In best wishes for tllc happiness of hlnlsl.1f and fair bride NEW ADVERTISEMENTS CITY LOTS AT AUCTION! FIVE HUNDRED HOTS 1 C. rl i s \ 1110 I al) I I g II I I W l ) 11 1 ).AL Thursday, Sept. 20, 187L Comsenrl Ig ut10 u lock A ,1 al d cot tl ut g u t11 1 t I I Ill! Ms—f.n h or ono halt cast bid Ic 0 t 71... th tut 1. Warrantee Deed ("liven on If llal Pa) went. G C 1RLI 81(11 ntor R 11 12 1u'1 7 7w Important Announcement t1 o I o f letup a r do 1 t Ill 111 pu 11 1 ul tl St. Paul Press, Tito Leadlog tat er of {I o No ll rtet wl el y w sou rul 1 to I I l!hut. A8 LTTS e4U 11 u r ur II I T p 1 l 1 wu ) l u I r U r thy c1. is 1 ) I b w 11 blotto ad It L, u e t u (sputa at llut Otto too u u u Wu u al 1 rlw ul u 0. I r q wuy 1 oold t e ell tl urn Selo of this lilnlr 1 otfur (tome Forward and Subscribe AN OI WINANCI To Amen 1 an 0 Ilot{ne* entitle.! t Ot IU note Atelstivu to Lraye (tort aolta,nlbuse mod Uri e_t eLl else Ynasod ANC. 11 1 1e71 The City Co melt of 11 a Lilt of Stillwater dot/Melia n41.01 011 rico 1 1Y at position ono (l) of' the abo e entitled online ce (((0 1 11 o en a Is herb by anion Ind I)) o-1 ling t tee ens of 11 soottou lllu f Ilu1) lag wool I 1 rorl loll lh t 1,1 h I ou hall not be con 1r o 1 to p1 1) to nt ) l i r 1 1 two (1 g o 1 II 1 g 11 frown owl a e I( l 0 1 II e u tit fall on f t r or 1 a y I.orwn g I In to ling by tl o uw1 lh rink kit I y 11e1 r TI IS r II Ito tl all 1 e ill f re 1 0 f IIol BOB, 11trnesae8, Oarringes, I J g I I11 r 1Yrll F4taJlllsht'd 1lrory Daslness. 11 1 llo If n(o 1 to n) •Ih I tl a 11y (tarn 'st tr anti C ()inmost lotus 1 ll 1 k ( hu I rn sod I g I In Every Respeot FIRST GLASS a 1 (l I111sfn( as 1n n flourishing Coudltlon TI e n 11 e 1 111 1 11h of the b Iber I ll a I) u 1) 1 1 I W Il yos f II I p t) !or t rl I to to 11 On or (II ct t7 C 111.1111 14TCAI IN111w ter !Ilan I III n I I In I t1 n 1 1 rr) 1l I o I11 1 , 1 h t f rc 1 rig ) 111111 ) Iol It I t ll 1 pot !Ip n tl nrrl at of 11 1 I to ton, ) hp n g 1. 1 tof th Jly ICI Ica nl th nN n for carriages will I Iry III) 1 1 II 11 1001 to 0410(U1 Irl Cr n 1 rA able terms 3 tf CALIFORNIA WINE SALOON w e l ate Ja l roc I 1 al our! lace Main St neat door to Lake Homo A IQT U! GENUINE' California Wines, AND PORT, CL UtFT, And other Genuine Wines. M AI Tflt St CO Livery Stable. 0 A DItOML1;Y, (.holdout Street sllllwalor Mlaneeols Excellent Horses and Oamaces Alwaysoula l f r rcommo.lstl not TOUIi.1919 and 1 LLASLI1Ir T66Utl91ARit 1 STEM/BOA 1 HAL AND LoCOMOTIVV WORK I ) PROMPTLY ATTENDS 1 Ti WAND IRON' ROOFIN The newspaper ad placed by Christopher Cull in September of 1871, announcing the auction of his lots It was not successful Most Tots in this Addition were sold in the 1880's ALL WORK 1 From The Stillwater Gazette Septentbei 12 1871 In i.4*keland for s1o►Ile tts�tniy hye Ye r d4d on cluitidav ageli 5 ye i 1 leyj & Mosier' l�avc$ leased fc�r a ant shop the t rt`it 5tagd �n south I oI )led Lay ur 1 corner 1 ts;on w of i the tame r sale s1 and on long i line ihcm for sale nr 1Matthew umber whtcl t eran:church k'„tbs' residence i he Stillw (ter corn( t band, under th jleadershtp of Prof j H Gooch w 1l,gtve a concert at'oplera hall next 1 '1 tlirsday evening ! I I 1 Ascore or i • _ mrr German kci t ens ie ayc a Mardi Gras' czrnivlr O on , crelting cons)( erable am semen( for the on look et s b1,t, ast We ncsday, lhelfirst day of N! was o sergtd v Itli tilt custom ar solemnit at the C atholic, ri)ls ie.,JJialian and I utheran churches 1)avc Swain has pi rchaseian in- tsrest in the ennie and will I l p' nother ngln , t LIS . 41 � tr her power and siiee 1 rrlterially i, Houses and lots Io C • rll l& Schul a liurg's addition for s le t a great '• b rpm on moiithly p laments In i . (lei re of Chib l'-9' 'IMrs H C. Van Vor}1es Was re, cently made the happy i recippient of a Aplendtd carriage horse, phesented tbI her by her moth r, rs J L Mower l 1 1 IA billihas pi1) houses of c 1egtslaturef allow nglthe towns of I ashrngton c(ttnty to issule lAsnd i i laid thie construe ion of al railroad a f)dio Hasttng4 to t is ethyl J 'The first annual in 1 ti l4 of the i ifectors of the cat ho pi i l associ minding a at 10w fi Ch isl C11r 9 on MlIon la}l held diew the German lot I n rth of°4Phll I tion1 ittinI be field at th L iversalist urch n xt 1 uesdi y Iaftltrnoon at e o'clo!k l rl I l Thief s c unt co this i►1 ekl t'ld littlb but 1 11 w 11 15i11s land 1-�.,i.J nil IlntrreRt i,, 4 et,_ tney arc, just as agg av ttl��} L s though we knct+ who % al t hlktnl We think it high nn1 e fo) .ur )0S master to lake the mattIer in tat d and see if he can not sc.cu e lieu r treatment of our ci liens alcgar( 5 mail facilities We understand that one r o it physicians a few ni fits a�,q : t t npted to 'teal or be on e t sect possessed of t e body / rank 1larnisch, who w 1 l hut d do d on lower M tin street mil th ri 6lit ( the 22(1 ultimo I he bi)(l) v, A4 to en in charge by Dr Miller , tc b lieve, and stored (or disscc ion Ot i cr physicians thought it WO tic jbe a good joke on Millaid t ) sty1l I Is stiff" as they called it, and la d th it plans 'accordingly But w let th y burst open the door of the roin where they supposed the •orpsc o have been stored the fo Ind it �cnip y Muller & H limner of will handle the Minneapol Bmdglr an 1 harvester th Seadon fhc machine nail questlably one of the 1 binder, made, being dur to operate and a welt grain 1 he bnndlca do n and the‘cort for tt+lee Is so to 3101 ccm I , per lrrc r who p°sseSscs a Al the binder is tndcpen(le t tramps, and his cattle e front the effects of wire to the stomach while I cati I'very firmer who lia4 to harves er or reaper the c son 5`)ould give Muller & a call end satisfy himself meats of the "Minneapolt this c 4 fwi r ((1 st ty le )mug ) in tw ne ble, a ey saver of t Ibre -k, nl fr•n) h (a m ni eap•lis it of 1 ar wi l of t1kei in ig sir w air ha e a Blatt ea llatis ner s to the Ou II esteemed friend 1' 1 hayer of 1 jv'erpool fvaored us wi h a brief call .4 Monday Mr Ih yy�ri is the repreientative in Europe ( la pun) ber of Hour manufacturers I 1 in eapb is and St Louts, a d el orts constantly increasintr d m ,u Inr Mintli4sota mills) its Eu mos perfe( and,' whetit )s I hay riso ed on the roofof the now elevator when he chanced to slip and unabli to nave himself d arted for the ire, no ly ninety feet be ow ills fellow w rk rnen were filled with horror doub Ing not but then' companion would be dashed In pteoeI s when `io ceased his flight'througli space But fortune sly he spied a ripe dangling ever the id♦ of the building and grasped it bis rope checked Ih1R precipitate des ent somewhat, buLC he bed gained euo vs locity that het kept right on wile ho reaped the end of thor rope being still) some 35 feet 4bove the ee The sstl dash Nat made in a thrillingly rief apace of timesI and he broutht up n al ,now bank K 1thnut serious njury 1 11s1 resumed work the next day, bu I hey would rather some one wound give him $10 000 than teaks author such Cur 1 1 nov It may be some sat'sfaclton tglottr citiiens to k aolt that the, unp ecc dented storms of the present winter have been much imore i evle►e almost 1 rvcrwhcre else than in this vicinity' I he storm of Mist Saturday, which blockaded n-arly all the I trains In Wisconsin, I )wa and 111inrnSs fortu nicely gave us the gorby, as (lid also the one oft Wednesd y night I and 1 hursday, which tt as the worst id( the season in the affliced sectionsr A telegram from Milwaukee says I I 1 he storm which begin last light at eight oclock was general all over Wisconsin It has rated with ut a moment's' essation over tw four houis, and Is the heaviest now fall ever knclwn in Wisconsin and the northwist Reports from the telegraphic points in Wisconsin show snow from three to six feet on a level and drifts relll)orted covering houses, telegraph poles, trains,t etc 'The cuts on all !the railroads are filled full SpeCials announce great 1 tcoq vemences IA all places in obtaining food and fuel, and in some l:llces actual suffering Not a single 1 rail road tram 1 running in the snare state Ever line is efcctually Llock. aded, with the prospect that the blockade w 11 last at least one week All busines� is suspended No at_ Typical of the ads Chri4topher Carl' placed in the Stillwater nenspapers of the 1880's to sell his Tots From the Stillwater Messengei VIa) ch 5 1881 w u I3A sire of e goo f r 1' on amc era err an ra e ter i USJI last at tl A hav shot rest 1 he Loa biisi tees g(�st (nea froli quaff inch P' 18 Sr and tram ever to ' c firm I )rop )hot abl1 loot eon taxis ors, 1s0 AL C'ILLWATER, MINN., SATU RDAY, AUGUST 18 1. 1 men clustered the back room n, and somehow of newspapers Ion One plan more Jealous ny other class, kood %%ore' for yonth with a up) and he tv►n1, four days more elapse, and the gills sink back into the body, while in their place others come much more complex, arranged in vascular tufts, I I� to each, —yet they, too, have their day, and are absorbed together with their framework of bone and cartilage, to be succeeded by an entirely different breathing appart tus the initial of sec and c orrelatc d group of radic tl clitneeciI A typical real estate ad from the 1880's, indicating what characteristics were important in selling a house Front the Sttllwater Messenger of August 6 1881 Id dashed off' a or fifteen cantos Spring 1 here rs in the place— r rombone I 1e editors were I sighed to shed and I was afraid ,one publish my old bt. 1 deadly illy resolved to simultaneously When I called the trombone tor of the Bugle rn(1 that he would in the Bugle, as I the editor of the the Bugle man, tor of the 1 rom trmest personal would be glad if I the poem, as it read in his mouth back So owing litors had for each et my poem) into rs, and it bash t t I nevi r saw help tar h other d once illOrr the motion, is carried away piecemeal by the absorbents, and the animal pass( s the rest of its life as an air breathing and a flesh feedlot, b itra chin Sun baths cost nothing and ire the most refreshing life giving baths that one can take, whethc r ick or well 1 veiy house keeper knows the nc cesslty of Living her woolens the benefit of the .,in, from trine to time and especially after a long rainy se tson, or a long absence of the sun Many will think of the in Jury their clothes ire liable to, from dampness who will nt ver reflect that an occasional exposure of their own bodies to the sunlight is equally necessary to their health 1 he sun baths cost nothing and that is a misfortune, for people ire still de laded with the idt i that tl ose things only can be good or useful which cost money 1 et it not be forgotten that three of Cod s most beneficent gifts to man —three things the most necessary to health —sunlight fresh Air, and vt ater, is r ire e to all , you can have them in abundant e, with out 1 ion, 1 in(1 pm 1 If you will I 1 1,1 HOUZE& LOTS 87. LANDS FOR SAIL 11II DES STING L'1� REAL ESTATE & LOAN .A (4 -N(;-Y 1 000 —1I )tic uud 1 lots on Sec- ond street between Chorehlll ur d Hancock 11v, rooms with cellar W9teni woodshed barn Worth #1100 —]louse and two lots on went role filth street neer A \l Dodds "Six rooms with donuts cellar ci9tuin shade and fruit hers and outbuildings —1Iuu1+c and two lots on 111th atreet south of Cour( hill A batl,aui 4) will buy (our hand soul( lots and u huLe house in Holcombe 9 addlun❑ 1 ors on three streets If (MAC 22 by 113 with eight rooms and all In good eondit.lon '1 wo cisterns fine cellar and woodshed Or- chard and shade titer( Cost >);2 i00 00 will buy a small House and ® two lots on 'Sixth strtoL near K,Itt Bros st )rc )\ w house 18 by 14 with walled el liar cistern b,rn and woodshed Cost t1000 I1Cree) u, 5t Croix (u �Vit (our cults Irom rllwultt uud siune d,stanec 1101/1 1111dsuu bin.) II( r(4 until r plow 100 acres fen( ed Thu cream IN u1 It Ntw huildint, Abnn dunce. of wat( us) terms $750 mil➢ , 000 to loan on %iorti,nfC on I nprovcd }arm I (opt'ty 1n 1Vushu,,,ton County 11 NIVI I 11 R C1 `11 INTI IrkhT Appal al the 3I( + n tr Real 19tato and loan A1,enct t 1 1 I I 12 Ill 1) IAIBI].FLALL OF FOR18� Two Years For The price THE R,EPRIN! 1 IlL 13R1 1 1S1i Q'UAR (Li a I ONI)ON OUARI l RII (Cor rr 11)INIUJRC 11 ( 1Vhrg), 1 AN 1) ' V4 I ()111\1 I N51 I R. (I'be ar REVIEW 1 ANI) Blackwood's 'Edinburg .1resent the best hump( pert i r Convtnle 1l fora, and without 'al or alter a11n11 Terins Of 3uh'rriptloi (1n ( tngel) I ' Machu no 1 ,r any one airflow Illackwor 1 and any one 1t,t1tw T lilaekwot 1 and Lw ) ltertnvrll 1 Mack we 1 en 1 three Iteylowe 10100 A 1y two It views Any 1.1 rea lievl we rl a four itevlewe Beck wood tin I tht lu it aevlu,le 1 00 Phase art about half the pr by the 1 t (,lisp I ubhehers ( ir1 ulurs 1,lvIng the Coot 1 1 rnndicnls for the ytar 1880, r otht r pat uculara, may be had nun PR,EMItJMS New nub,51tlbtlrs Inn) have t for I88r1 and 1881 itt tllo ptic I supaulptI011 only o any 4ubocrlbor nor! or oh furnish Ih1 pt 1ludical4 for 181 pre 1 111 Or I rs to be at Ili Ito the Mlle' I n s1 ,.arc urernlums a ly 41 BAR.CLL1Y ST Ii irI fTAAiT L 0 Seymour, Sabin & Co STILLWATER, MINNESOTA, MANUFACTURERS OF Minnesota Chiqf The Crowning Success of a Century's Experience Neither a Vibrator nor an Apron Machine, But Combines the Hest Points of Both with Entirely New Features of Its Own IT IS WONDERFUL IN ITS SIMPLIOrrY It is the Most Perfect Threshing, Best Grun C1e'ining, Greet est Grain Sqving, Lightest Running, MOST DURABLE ECONOMICAL AND PROFITABLE MACHNIE IN THE MARflI Far Primo Its or Deeorfpthe Pamphlets, apply as oboe ALSO, MANUFACTURI' RS OF Doors, Sash,, Blinds, Mouldings. Window & Door Frams, Wooden Pare, Straight and Ciro 1ar Stair Rails, Balusters & Newell PQats. Matching nd Plaint 1 g, a, g and T g, Office, Store and Furniture, itatinffis ytirt,,Dal a 1st bed Sttbe (hi it the Lowest Pfeil. GLAZED WIN1OWS 1CONST NTLY ON HAND 0 Seymour, Sabin & Co was central to the development of this neighborhood They manufactui ed several products quite different from each other From the Lzcn ber mon December 30 1881 7 1�+wr.M.wm► - 1 �+r+�� Figure 4 8 Design No 7 A very Cheep House for small Farm of Village Tenement 1884 From Adams Hort Company Rural Arclutecture (Chicago Northwestern Lum beiman Print 1884) 3 This was a working class neighborhood and most of the houses began as very simple and quite small This was a typical floor plan pictured in the "pattern books First Floor Second Floor A basic front gable and ell house common to this neighborhood In many cases, the gable end was built first, and the ell added later as a kitchen, although occasionally the ell would be built first, and as money allowed, the gable end constructed later Notice the characteristic chimneys one is in the center wall between the two rooms in the gable end Often the stovepipe from the stove on the first floor would be extended up through the ceiling, and enter the chimney on the second floor, thereby bringing a modicum of heat to an otherwise unheated second floor The chimney at the end of the ell is for the cooking stove From Homes in the Heartland Balloon Frame Far nzhouses of the Upper Midwest 1850 - 1920 Fred W Peterson University Press of Kansas 1992 Rural Archbtecture 3 DESIGN No 1 Faye Boon& Couaic. k1 CVINKtiOk tna •w o Kr(CYt EK 1L:Y LIVID ➢'7 ?ARIA a �Lp1\4A o p Very Cheap and Comfortable. Figure 5 16 Design No I Five Room Cottage 1884 Flom Adams Hoir Comp my Rural A7clutecture (Chicago Northwesrein Lumbciman Print 1884) 3 Another design for a gable front and ell cottage 180 STII I WATER (A PY DIRFCTORI SEIBERLICH JULIUS, contractor and builder Building estimates given on application Satisfaction guaranteed to all who entrust their building to him Has only first class workmen in his em ploy, res 1102 N 2d Although he does not seem to have built more than one house in the neighborhood (his own at 1202 N Second Street), he was the only contractor to advertise From the 1884 Sttllwater Ctty Di ectory (the house numbers were inaccurate to this Dtrectoyy) I 1 NORTH WESTERN CAR and Manufacturing Co. ACA',IIYA( ri RI its of o OFFICF FURNITURE Desks, Counters, Shelved Cases, &c1 DOORS, SASH & BLINDS, Mouldings, Window and Door Frames, STRAIGHT AND CIRCULAR Steal RAILS, NEWELL POSTS, GOB NICES, MATCHING, SAW- ING, TURNING PLA- NING, &O BatII a e■ 1 romp( FurolLbed. Sept)y e i The Northwestern Car & Manufacturing Company emerged from a part of the Seymour, Sabin and Co The business was central to the establishment of this neighborhood From the Stillwater Gazette May 11 1882 Stillwater , r Inn, Anril 4th, 1901 Messrs Charles F Wilson and Albert Kolbe, Doing business unucr Lhe nuie of Wil.,on rIIY Gentlemen -- We own the easterly part of Lots 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14, in Block 7, of Carli & Schulenburg's Addition to StillwIter, and Mrs Lydia A Carli owns the ac terly part of t, ese lots a.nd al o owns Lots 29, 30, 31, 32 and 33 we.'t of the sine in z a.id 1;lock z' d Addition On May 8th, 1902, Jiro Lydia A Ca.rli gave us the right under oartain conditions to quarry stone on mid property so owned by her, which ri nt extends until [ray 8, 1907 It la not our pre,ent intention to quarry stone on said property between now and J9a.v 8th, 1007 anti-u1-e-eer -we—change --aur tulnde -an ege.rd we a.re perfee t 1y 4,111 1 in(-, t n tt Mrs Carli shall grant to you the ri ), t until Yay 8th, 1907, to quarry stone on aer said property .,o Lh t )c i i Ly obt t in some revenue therefrom, but we extend to you ttIe privilege of so quarrying, acid stone on said property subject to the following, conditions You are to open a roadway leading from the east side of the quarry to some accessible point in the street west of the quarry and keep the same free and clear of all obstruc`ions durin, the time you are operating the quarry It is understood, however, tntt you may operate said quarry at all points on si.id property, except south of the place where we have been taking out stone, and that you are not to obstruct in any way our landJ.ng,or so-called dump, w'iere me hive been taking down stone over the bluff 'This place must be kept perfectly clear so tnat we can use it if we zee fit It is into understood tnat you are to exercise frreat care in the operation of said quarry sa as not to let anything come down over the bluff to the damage of travelers on Pii.in Street, or to the damage of our own property located on the east side of Pii,in street The first page of a letter regarding the use of the Carli quarry Courtesy Washington County HLstor Leal SocLet) a ? • 2f c i (' , > t ( 774:71e-1 Z ?1 C/ t27 j Iti S C' now 0! 1,/ 1 adi 75 A I, /2 ✓j rti t7 , 7744g4 Pi- / 4ent/ (% J , �� d (icier 6//Q,t, 947i, 9o7t /! ✓ ,) ', L '� (5)-d//� 3 'pits if, ,iatPi f1Yr, lI , A statement from the Quarry in 1899 G Wilson, Chas Jackson, Mrs Westland, A Johnson, were all residents of this neighborhood Courtesy Washington County Histo, tcal Society 0 0 0 L_ 0 0 Welkin We S© et IllAm9 Manufacturer of Cigars, TQB h Aru i ;alumna. AN CCQS NPES9 $te 102 N MAIN STILLWVATER MINN William S Conrad was the tobacco magnate of the North Hill He lived at 120 W From the 1882 83 Stilwater City Director TH VIINNESOTA CHIEF Tr=itJm "i" lu�liultlVilflli i IIIID�CiMu,V ifee The Most Successful Thresher in the World -—The Chief of the Thresher F'ami1.3r And its title has been fah ly earned by its triumphs over all wmpotitois dui ing the past six seasons The Minnesota Giant Straw Burpipg £pgipes- Whioh is also one of the Most Economical Wood and Coal Burning Engines and ->Th� Stiliwater Eggifies Are the Best in the Market IMPROVED PITTS, And oui New Equalizing Horse Powers, with or without Equalizers For Circulars and Price Lists, address Northwestern Mnfg & Car Co Mnfrs STILLWATER, MINNESOTA The Minnesota Chief, made by the Northwestern Manufacturing & Car Co , was for a time, the best-selling threshing machine in the world Many local residents worked in the factory From the 1882 83 Stallwateii Ctty Duecto►y 22 St, Paul & fluluth Railroad THE SHORT LINE BEI WEEN Maul sitti Otithrtater AND) LAEF, SiUPE RIIOR;., 11If111i, BEAL. LAItL, I'O1,ES1 LA It I, LIIl,SAGO LAJCI and 1A1'LOR'tiS FA I L,S, f(wo) it( SUIII111Lh, Jtl bO/�1'S Ale on the Lul( of 1111s 1 L111oc1.(1 .Also Wyoming, NotLll 13111(111, llulls, [lush Clty LI1d Rod. Ci(el., 11n1)o1f tut TRADINC POINTS In t lilt( Agiicultui IA 111d I'llllh(1 Region, LI1(1 Pine Cify, M1ssion C1(t.1., Ifun l.ley, Kettle [Rivet Moos(' L the, N I' lunc,llon, !knife l+ ills and 'Thompson, LUMBER MANUFACTURING POINTS, In the Pint, Region The not thci Il tumulus, itIts of this I till() 1(I, is Minn( sot is only L Ll(( 1 011 ovmz H;z 1401 1 \ 1st (111 Lntlt} LIl(1 the 2NL H T loi h(1 ("uppity-, of I1on, Go Ll, h Lit Lull (;( n(i L1 M(1( ll Lu(11',e if is tlso L 1 Lig( 111101)1.1 111 L11111 Lctliiitig point of Minnesota's ploductti, vi t f he (tic tl L tl.es Out of Duluth dui Ino i 11c Se ISOI1 (il it 1\ iF Lt1011, sloppin Lt Lll plliltli) ti poits o11 the (iic ti L this Lllo1(l to 11 1v(lt,l' Ionics 1111- 11v ticd tot sLene13 tnd he nth -giving 1r we liioll ltoinul l'r tp i r( / (Is br to a n Ik) nowt I'm )rts u)r tircl( (tt N( - (lu(((l ltat(, I/))o)((J/) 'Ir(het., to I,wart ir Pontts Olt .Salt, at St Paul mI(t ,Stltt(()utc,) A R STIMSON Gen Supt E F DODGE Gen Ticket Agt General Offices cor Fouith & Wacouta Stieets, St Paul Some of the local men worked for the St Paul and Duluth Railroad From the 1882 83 Stillwater City Director v