Roscoe Hersey House
Historic house in Minnesota, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Roscoe Hersey House is a historic house in Stillwater, Minnesota, United States, built 1879–1880. It was designed by architect George W. Orff in a mix of Eastlake and early Queen Anne style. Roscoe Hersey (?1841–1906) was a key figure in Stillwater's lumber and mercantile development, the son and local representative of Isaac Staples' Maine-based business partner Samuel F. Hersey.[2] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for having local significance in the themes of architecture, commerce, and industry.[3] It was nominated for its embodiment of the commercial success of the Hersey–Staples partnership, the ties between the St. Croix Valley and Bangor, Maine, and the peak of Stillwater's lumber industry.[2]
Roscoe Hersey House | |
Location | 416 South 4th Street, Stillwater, Minnesota |
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Coordinates | 45°3′9″N 92°48′33″W |
Area | Less than one acre |
Built | 1879–80 |
Architect | George W. Orff, George Low |
Architectural style | Eastlake/Queen Anne |
MPS | Washington County MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 82003084[1] |
Designated NRHP | February 19, 1982 |