1718 W. Taylor Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Orrin J. Wenzel house | |
| Address: | 1718 West Taylor Avenue |
| 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: | 1914 |
| Primary Style: | Colonial Revival |
| Major Alterations: | Some/mostly intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | J. S. Sweitzer (1424 Capitol) |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| Building Permit Number: | 63381 |
| First Owner: | Orrin J. Wenzel |
| Notes: | Plain boxed cornice, simple architraves, pediment over entryway on enclosed porch with 8 light windows. Main entrance flanked by sidelights with transom above. Porch has square pilaster columns and hipped roof. Lattice work under porch. |
The original owner of this house, which was built for $2,300, was Orrin J. Wenzel, an instructor at Hamline University, who lived at 1735 Hewitt Avenue. A basically intact bungalow featuring Colonial Revival detailing.
