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.
