Charles E. Conrad Mansion facts for kids
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Charles E. Conrad Mansion
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 Location in Montana
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| Location | 313 6th Ave., E., Kalispell, Montana |
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| Area | 2.7 acres (1.1 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| Architect | Kirtland K. Cutter |
| Architectural style | Norman |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001083 |
| Added to NRHP | February 20, 1975 |
The Charles E. Conrad Mansion is a very old and beautiful house. It is located in Kalispell, Montana. This mansion was built in a special style called shingle-style Norman. It looks a bit like old French farmhouses.
A famous architect named Kirtland Cutter designed this amazing home. It was built for Charles E. Conrad. He was an important businessman in the late 1800s. Charles Conrad was also one of the first people to help start the town of Kalispell.
About the Mansion's Style
The mansion's design is inspired by old farmhouses from Normandy, a region in France. This style is called Norman architecture. It's not the same as the very old Romanesque style.
Building the house started in 1892. It took a few years to finish. The mansion was finally ready in November 1895.
A Historic Place
The Charles E. Conrad Mansion is very important. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special building that needs to be protected. It helps us remember history.
See also
- C. E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery, another historic place linked to the Conrad family.
