Dr. George R. Christie House facts for kids
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Dr. George R. Christie House
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The Dr. George R. Christie House from the northwest
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| Location | 15 1st Street S., Long Prairie, Minnesota |
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| Area | .75 acres (0.30 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Built by | C.W. Smith |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| NRHP reference No. | 06001184 |
| Designated | December 27, 2006 |
The Dr. George R. Christie House is a special old house in Long Prairie, Minnesota. It was built in 1901. This house was once the home and office of Dr. George R. Christie. He was the very first licensed doctor in Todd County, Minnesota. Today, the house is a historic house museum. It helps us learn about life and medicine from long ago.
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Meet Dr. George R. Christie
Dr. George R. Christie was born in 1858 and lived until 1947. He was a very important person in Todd County. He was the first doctor to get a license to practice medicine there. This meant he was officially allowed to treat people. Doctors like him were very respected in small towns. They helped people stay healthy and recover from sickness.
Building a Home and Office
Dr. Christie had his house built in 1901. It was designed in the Neoclassical style. This style often uses grand features like tall columns. The house was not just his family's home. It also had his medical office inside. This was common for doctors back then. They often saw patients right where they lived.
A House Becomes a Museum
The Christie family lived in this house for many years. Two generations of the family called it home. In 1976, the family decided to do something special. They gave the house and its original furniture to the city of Long Prairie. Their gift turned the house into a public museum.
Why is This House Important?
The Dr. George R. Christie House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. The house was added to the list in 2006. It is important because it shows how much doctors were valued in small towns. It also teaches us about health and medicine from the past. Visiting the museum is like taking a step back in time!
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