Early Shakopee Houses facts for kids
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Early Shakopee Houses
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The Early Shakopee Houses from the south, with a modern garage between
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| Location | 411 and 419 East 2nd Avenue, Shakopee, Minnesota |
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| Built | 1865 |
| MPS | Scott County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002169 |
| Added to NRHP | April 17, 1980 |
The Early Shakopee Houses are two historic homes located at 411 and 419 East 2nd Avenue in Shakopee, Minnesota. These houses are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are officially recognized as special places worth protecting.
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Discover the Early Shakopee Houses
These two houses were built around 1865. They are made mostly of brick. Using brick was very common in Scott County back then. Even regular homes were often built with this strong material.
What Makes These Houses Special?
Local builders designed these houses. They weren't famous architects. But these builders still used popular styles of the time. They adapted these styles to fit the area. This shows how people in Scott County built homes.
A Look Back: Shakopee's Railroad Boom
The year 1865 was a time of big growth for Scott County. This was because of new railroads. The Minnesota Valley Railroad came through Shakopee in 1865. This railroad later became part of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway.
Shakopee started as a river town in 1854. But the railroads helped it grow even faster. The new train lines brought more people and businesses.
Historic Buildings from the Railroad Era
The Early Shakopee Houses are important examples of this growth. Other buildings from this time are also on the National Register. These include the Merchants Hotel in Shakopee. Also, the Hooper–Bowler–Hillstrom House and the Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration in Belle Plaine. Several buildings in the Jordan Historic District in Jordan are also listed. All these places show how much Scott County developed during the railroad boom.
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411 East 2nd Avenue
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419 East 2nd Avenue
