Pierce and Walter Butler House
Pierce and Walter Butler House, Historic residence in Saint Paul, United States.
Description
The Pierce and Walter Butler House is a Renaissance Revival duplex located at 1345-1347 Summit Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The structure features the distinctive architectural details typical of early 20th-century luxury residences in this prestigious neighborhood.
History
Architect Clarence H. Johnston Sr. designed and built this residence in 1900 for Supreme Court Justice Pierce Butler and his brother Walter. The house emerged during a period of significant economic growth and prosperity in Saint Paul.
Culture
The residence represents the architectural preferences of affluent Saint Paul residents during the early twentieth century through its Renaissance design elements.
Practical
The residence sits within the West Summit Avenue Historic District, an area with several notable houses from this era. The location is easily accessible on foot and provides good views of the neighborhood's historic architecture.
Did you know?
The property earned National Register of Historic Places designation on April 22, 1982, with reference number 82004625.
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