Charles J. Martin House

Charles J. Martin House
Location: 1300 Mount Curve Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Built: 1903
Architect: William Channing Whitney
Architectural style: Renaissance
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#:

78001541

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Added to NRHP: April 26, 1978

The Charles J. Martin House is a house in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The house, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was built for Charles J. Martin. He served for many years as the secretary and treasurer of the Washburn-Crosby Company, a predecessor of General Mills. Martin also promoted civic causes such as city parks, libraries, and art societies.[2]

The house was designed by prominent Minneapolis architect William Channing Whitney in the Renaissance Revival style, which was popular for large urban residences at the beginning of the 20th century. The house has been well-preserved and well-maintained.[2]

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ a b "Charles J. Martin House". Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission. February 2007. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc/landmarks/Mount_Curve_1300_Charles_Martin_House.asp. Retrieved 2008-10-08.