Swinford Townhouses and Apartments facts for kids
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Swinford Townhouses and Apartments
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The Swinford Townhouses and Apartments viewed from the northwest
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 Location in Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1213-1221, 1225 Hawthorne Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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| Built | 1886 |
| Architect | Hodgson & Sons; Harry Wild Jones |
| Architectural style | Second Empire; Richardsonian Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001552 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 25, 1990 |
The Swinford Townhouses and Apartments are a group of historic buildings in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are located near the Loring Park neighborhood. These buildings include both townhouses and apartment homes. They were built a long time ago, starting in 1886.
History and Design
The Swinford Townhouses were built first, in 1886. A company called Hodgson & Sons designed them. They used a style called Second Empire. This style often has tall, fancy roofs and decorative details. The townhouses were made with red brick, stone, and a special type of baked clay called terra cotta.
Later, in 1897, the apartment building was added. A famous local architect named Harry Wild Jones designed it. He liked to mix different styles in his buildings. The apartment building is four stories tall. It is also made of red brick and stone. It has a unique corner section that sticks out.
Who Built Them?
The buildings were constructed for Anthony Kelly. He was a businessman in the 1800s. He was one of the first people to start a wholesale grocery business in Minneapolis. This means he sold groceries in large amounts to other stores.
Why Are They Important?
Both the Swinford Townhouses and the Apartments are important because of their history and architecture. They were officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.
Today, the apartments are part of a larger living area called Laurel Village.
