Riley Lucas Bartholomew House facts for kids
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Riley Lucas Bartholomew House
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The Riley Lucas Bartholomew House from the northwest
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 6901 Lyndale Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota |
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| Area | Approximately 1 acre |
| Built | 1852 |
| Architectural style | Federal architecture |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001545 |
| Added to NRHP | November 28, 1978 |
The Riley Lucas Bartholomew House is a special old house in Richfield, Minnesota, USA. It's now a historic house museum, which means you can visit it to learn about history. This house was once the home of an important early Minnesotan named Riley Bartholomew (1807–1894). Today, the Richfield Historical Society takes care of the house. They run it as the Bartholomew House Museum right next to their Richfield History Center.
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History of the Bartholomew House
Building a New Home in Richfield
In 1852, a large area of land became open for people to settle. This land would later become the city of Richfield. Riley Bartholomew arrived in this area and chose a spot near Wood Lake. He started building his house there.
He built the main two-story part of the house using wood from the local area. The floors were made from strong white pine wood. In the spring of 1853, his wife, Fanny, and their two children joined him in their new home.
Soon after the main house was built, two more sections were added. These were smaller, single-story buildings that were moved from near Minnehaha Falls and attached to the main house.
Riley Bartholomew's Public Service
Riley Bartholomew became a very important person in local government. He was part of the Republican Constitutional Convention in 1857. This group helped write the Minnesota Constitution, which is like the rulebook for the state of Minnesota.
He also served as a representative for District Four in the Minnesota Senate. This meant he helped make laws for the state. Before moving to Minnesota, Riley Bartholomew had been a general in the Ohio militia, which was a group of citizen soldiers.
Later, he also joined a group of volunteers during the Dakota War of 1862. This was a conflict that happened in Minnesota.
A Historic Landmark
The Riley Lucas Bartholomew 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 is recognized for its connection to Riley Bartholomew's work in government and his role in military events.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hennepin County, Minnesota
- Richfield History Center
