Rudolph Latto House facts for kids
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Rudolph Latto House
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The Rudolph Latto House from the southeast
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Hastings, Minnesota |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre |
| Built | 1880–81 |
| Architectural style | Italianate/Eastlake |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001530 |
| Added to NRHP | May 23, 1978 |
The Rudolph Latto House is a special old house in Hastings, Minnesota. It was built a long time ago, between 1880 and 1881. This house is famous because of its cool design, which mixes two styles: Italianate and Eastlake. It's made from white Chaska brick, a unique material. This house is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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History of the Rudolph Latto House
Who Was Rudolph Latto?
Rudolph Latto was a German immigrant who came to Hastings in 1856. He started with very little but worked hard to become very successful. He owned many businesses, including a brewery, a bank, a hotel, and a grocery store. His success allowed him to build this grand house.
A Home and a Community Hub
The house was finished in 1881. It was not just Rudolph Latto's home; it also became a popular meeting place for other German people living in the area. It was a central spot for their community.
From Home to Hospital
Rudolph Latto and his wife did not have children. When they passed away, they gave their beautiful house to the city of Hastings. The city decided to use it as a hospital. It served as a hospital for many years, from 1914 to 1949.
Later Uses and Restoration
After being a hospital, the building became a nursing home. It was used for this purpose from 1949 until 1985. By then, the house needed a lot of repairs and restoration. The city of Hastings decided to sell it to a private owner.
The new owners worked hard to bring the house back to its original beauty. They finished the restoration in 1989. After that, the house opened as a bed and breakfast, a place where people could stay overnight. The same owners had also turned another nearby historic house, the Thompson–Fasbender House, into a bed and breakfast. Today, after a change in ownership, the Rudolph Latto House is known as The Historic Inn on Ramsey Street.
