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LaSalle Apartments is located in Minnesota
LaSalle Apartments
Location in Minnesota
LaSalle Apartments is located in the United States
LaSalle Apartments
Location in the United States
Location 201 N 5th Avenue, Virginia, Minnesota
Built 1924
Built by DeZurick-Cutlow Company
Architectural style Georgian Revival
NRHP reference No. 100001845
Added to NRHP November 27, 2017

The LaSalle Apartments, also known as Ivy Manor, is a special old apartment building in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. It was built a long time ago, in 1924. This building is important because it tells us a lot about how cities grew and how people lived in the past.

What is the LaSalle Apartments?

The LaSalle Apartments is a building where many families lived in separate homes, all under one roof. It was built nearly 100 years ago, in 1924. Today, it is still standing in the city of Virginia, Minnesota.

Why is it Special?

In 2017, the LaSalle Apartments was added to a very important list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. The LaSalle Apartments was chosen because it shows how cities changed. It also shows how apartment living became popular for middle-class families in the early 1900s.

A Look Back at City Living

Back in the early 20th century, more and more people were moving to cities. This meant there was a need for new kinds of homes. Apartment buildings like the LaSalle Apartments were a great solution. They allowed many families to live comfortably in one building, close to their jobs and city life. This building helps us understand how communities grew and developed during that time.

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