Floyd B. Olson House
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
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The Floyd B. Olson House is a historic house located at 1914 West 49th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.
Location1914 W. 49th Street,
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Coordinates44°54′52″N 93°18′14″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1922
Floyd B. Olson House | |
The Floyd B. Olson House viewed from the southwest | |
  Location within Minnesota  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 1914 W. 49th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°54′52″N 93°18′14″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1922 |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 74001023[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 31, 1974 |
| Designated MPLSL | 1986[2] |
Description and history
It was originally the residence of Floyd B. Olson, who was Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party governor from 1931 to 1936.[3] It is a bungalow with an unusual ornamental feature: it has two classically inspired pillars that support an arched roof over the entrance.[4]
