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Emil J. Oberhoffer House
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The Emil J. Oberhoffer House viewed from the northwest
Emil J. Oberhoffer House is located in Minnesota
Emil J. Oberhoffer House
Location in Minnesota
Emil J. Oberhoffer House is located in the United States
Emil J. Oberhoffer House
Location in the United States
Location 17020 Judicial Road West, Lakeville, Minnesota
Built 1914
Architect Paul Haugen & Newstrom
Architectural style Prairie School
NRHP reference No. 79001232
Added to NRHP December 31, 1979

The Emil J. Oberhoffer House is a special old home in Lakeville, Minnesota. It sits high up, looking over Orchard Lake. This house is famous because it belonged to Emil Oberhoffer, who started the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. He was the first conductor of this big orchestra!

The house was designed by an architect named Paul Haugen. He worked for a well-known architecture company called Purcell and Elmslie. This company was famous for its unique "Prairie School" style of buildings. Later, the house became home to the parents of golf star Patty Berg.

Meet the Architect: Paul Haugen

Paul Haugen was the talented person who designed the Emil J. Oberhoffer House. He started his career learning about architecture in Fargo, North Dakota. Later, he moved to Minneapolis.

In Minneapolis, Paul Haugen became very interested in the "Prairie School" style. This style of architecture uses flat roofs, wide eaves, and strong horizontal lines. It often blends with the flat landscape around it, like the prairies.

Paul Haugen designed this house around 1913. During that time, he also created plans for other homes and a school in Burnsville.

Why This House is Special

The Emil J. Oberhoffer House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important building that should be protected because of its history and design. It's a great example of the Prairie School style in Minnesota.

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