1740 W. Taylor Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota
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L. A. Papke and Co. house | |
| Address: | 1740 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: | 1913 |
| Primary Style: | Bungalow/Bungaloid |
| Major Alterations: | Some/mostly intact |
| Historic Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Current Function: | House/single dwelling or duplex |
| Builder: | L. A. Papke and Co. |
| Material of Exterior Wall Covering: | Wood |
| Material of Roof: | Asphalt Shingles |
| Material of Foundation: | Concrete |
| Building Permit Number: | 61922 |
| First Owner: | L. A. Papke and Co. |
| Notes: | Fish scale shingles over 2nd floor and decorated bargeboards with geometric pattern. Enclosed porch with hipped roof. |
The builder and original owner of this house was L. A. Papke and Co., general contractors and builders. Papke did not reside here and it would sem that the house was built for speculative purposes. A simple Craftsman Bungalow, marred by inappropriate fake brick siding.
