1447 W. Blair Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Thomas Nicholsen House | |
| Address: | 1447 Blair Avenue W |
| Neighborhood/s: | Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| City/locality- State/province |
Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| County- State/province: |
Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| State/province: | Minnesota |
| Country: | United States |
| Year built: | 1915 |
| Primary Style: | Bungalow/Bungaloid |
| Additions: | New aluminum windows. |
| Major Alterations: | Some/mostly intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Architect or source of design: | Charles Bassford |
| Builder: | A.J. Engebo |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| Building Permit Number: | 67243 from Ramsey County Historical Society |
| First Owner: | Thomas E. Nicholsen |
(44.96136° N, 93.161266° W)
The information provided here is from the 1983 Ramsey County Historical Society and Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission Historic Sites Survey:
Date of site visit 1/15/1982 Fieldworker: G. Whitney
Significant site and landscape features: "Across from Woodrow Wilson Jr. High School playing field."
Legal description: "Lot 19, Block 5, Auditor's Subdivision #5"
Historical background: "The original owner and occupant of this house, which was built for $2,000, was Thomas E. Nicholsen, inspector at the Department of Labor."
Level of significance: "Local"
Statement of significance: "A particularily large bungalow. Its half-timbering sets it apart from the many bungalows in this area."
Sources of information: "Polk's 1916 St. Paul City Directory",
Historic Site Survey Collection - Ramsey County Historical Society
