Riley Lucas Bartholomew House, historic house in Minnesota, United States
The Riley Lucas Bartholomew House is a residence in Richfield built in 1852 in the Federal architectural style and now serves as a preserved historic home. The structure consists of an original two-story core with two additional sections added later by relocating and attaching smaller structures from other locations.
The house was constructed in 1852 when Riley Bartholomew arrived in the area after land opened for settlement following changes at Fort Snelling. Bartholomew later played a key role in shaping Minnesota's Constitution in 1857 and served in both military and Senate positions.
The house is named after Riley Bartholomew, a significant figure in early Minnesota history. It reflects how families adapted their living spaces over time, with additions made by relocating smaller structures and attaching them to create a larger home.
The house is located next to the Richfield History Center in a quiet residential area and is easily accessible. Visitors should note that rooms are small and intimate, with period floors from the 1800s, so comfortable walking shoes are advisable.
Parts of the house did not originate on the original site: two sections were relocated from near Minnehaha Falls and attached to the main structure. This unusual method of expansion shows how early settlers creatively built with limited resources.
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