John Harrington Stevens House, Greek Revival residence in Minnehaha Park, US.
The John Harrington Stevens House displays classical elements with a symmetrical layout and features traditional wooden frame construction from the 1850s.
Built in 1850, this house stands as the first authorized residence on the Mississippi River's west bank in the region that developed into Minneapolis.
The residence functioned as a central meeting point where early settlers established Minneapolis municipal institutions and created Hennepin County's administrative framework.
Located within Minnehaha Park grounds at coordinates 44.913889, -93.209722, the house maintains specific seasonal opening hours for guided tours.
In 1896, thousands of Minneapolis schoolchildren pulled the entire structure through city streets to relocate it to its current position.
Location: Minneapolis
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Part of: Minnehaha Park
GPS coordinates: 44.91389,-93.20972
Latest update: March 28, 2025 14:43
Fort Snelling
3.3 km
Minnehaha Park
640 m
Lock and Dam No. 1
626 m
Hiawatha and Minnehaha
238 m
Intercity Bridge
787 m
Minnesota Veterans Home
464 m
Hidden Falls
1.4 km
Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail
179 m
Highland Park Tower
3.4 km
Nokomis Library
1.1 km
Derham Hall and Our Lady of Victory Chapel, College of Saint Catherine
2.4 km
Fort Road Bridge
3.1 km
Roosevelt Library
2.5 km
Lake Nokomis 50th Street Beach
2 km
Nokomis Knoll Residential Historic District
3.3 km
Frederick Spangenberg House
2.2 km
William and Catherine Davern Farm House
3 km
Minnehaha Falls
126 m
Longfellow House
424 m
Mann Highland I & II
1.8 km
Lake Hiawatha Park
2.2 km
Lake Nokomis Park
2.7 km
Keewaydin Park
1.5 km
Longfellow Park
3.1 km
Bossen Field Park
2.2 km
Mississippi Gorge Park
2.3 km
Sibley Park
3.4 km
Reviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes