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FIT FOR A GOVERNOR

Photos provided by the Jimmy Fogel Group,

The 1905 Georgian Revival home was built by former Minnesota governor John Lind in the Lowry Hill neighborhood in Minneapolis. It was designated an historic site in 1985.

John Lind, Minnesota's governor from 1899 to 1901, built the three-story home in 1905 in Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood. You can have it for . . . $1.1 million.

By Lynn Underwood, Star Tribune

Last update: July 11, 2009 - 8:50 AM

This red brick Georgian Revival is befitting a former governor with its generous "receiving hall" and a leaded glass palladian window at the top of the foyer staircase.

John Lind, Minnesota's governor from 1899 to 1901, built the three-story home in 1905 in Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood. It was designed by prominent architect William Channing Whitney, who was credited with introducing Georgian Revival architecture to Minneapolis. (Whitney's other works include the Minneapolis Club and the current governor's residence on Summit Avenue.)

Over the decades, the stately home fell into disrepair. Local developer Elizabeth Hyatt, who has refurbished many historic homes in the area, restored it about 20 years ago. The city of Minneapolis designated it a historic site in 1985.

Other features:

• The 6,254-square-foot home has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and three fireplaces.

• The entrance boasts an elegant portico, a staple of Georgian Revival architecture.

• Hardwood floors cover the main floor and second floor hallway.

• The formal dining room has the original dark paneled walls and box-beam ceiling. Twin French doors lead to a private back-yard terrace.

• The master suite includes a sitting room, bathroom and large closets.

• A butler's pantry off the kitchen offers storage space as well as a vegetable sink and room for a desk.

• The home sits on two city lots with a detached two-car garage.

• Thomas Lowry Park is just down the block.

LYNN UNDERWOOD

Jimmy Fogel of Coldwell Banker Burnet has the listing; 612-889-2000.

To have a unique listing considered for a Homegazing feature, please send digital photos and a description to lunderwood@startribune.com.

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