Foley–Brower–Bohmer House, House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
The Foley-Brower-Bohmer House is a residential building in St. Cloud constructed in 1889 using stone and red pressed brick from St. Louis in the Richardsonian Romanesque style, featuring a distinctive turret with a conical roof. Inside it contains detailed woodwork, stained glass windows, elaborate carved details across multiple floors, a wine cellar, and spaces designed for gatherings and events.
Built in 1889 by Timothy Foley, a lumber businessman, the house changed hands to notable owners including Ripley Brower, a lawyer and politician, William Bomer who ran a granite company, and later Bohmer, a bank manager and civic leader. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, it survived a severe fire in 2002 and underwent extensive restoration after 2019 to become an event venue.
The house carries the names of its prominent owners from different eras, reflecting the history of wealthy businessmen who shaped St. Cloud. Visitors can see today how the place is used for celebrations and gatherings, keeping it alive while preserving its historical identity.
The house functions today as an event venue with kitchen and bar facilities where weddings, meetings, and fundraisers are held, offering both interior and outdoor spaces in a historic neighborhood. Visiting works best by prior arrangement or attending events, as the building primarily serves private and public occasions rather than casual tourism.
The house survived a devastating fire in 2002 that destroyed the basement and attic but the structure endured, demonstrating its solid stone construction. The Arvig family invested over 7 million dollars in comprehensive restoration completed in 2023, transforming the building from endangered status into a thriving event center.
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