Historic Buildings

Historic Buildings

Taylors Falls Historic Buildings

Much can be gleaned about the history of a town through its historic buildings—financial success, culture and resources available through the years. The preservation of those buildings also reflects the heart and stability of the people.

W.H.C. Folsom
House

The W.H.C. Folsom House is the 19th-century home of lumber baron W.H.C. Folsom. It is nestled among other New England style buildings and filled with original furnishings. TFHS operates this historic site for the MHS.

First Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church

On April 10, 1860, a handful of people gathered together to start the First Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. The term Swedish was dropped from the name in 1939. In 1903, the present church was erected. It is located at 561 Chestnut Street.

The Riley Sisters House

Located at 479 Bench Street, it was built in 1892 under the guidance of Thomas Peck and is a rare example of the Queen Anne architectural style in Taylors Falls. It is now known as Coffee Talk.

Patrick Fox House

The Patrick Fox house was built in 1852 and originally located downtown. It was moved to its current location on Angel Hill in 1967. It is likely the oldest surviving house built in Taylors Falls.

Smith/Hauser

This 1853 building began as a small white 1 1/2 story Greek Revival-style house. It was remodeled and expanded several times into its Italianate style. It was moved to its current location in 1932.

Bullard/Owens House

The Bullard/Owens house was built in 1868. It is an excellent example of a 2-story three-bay, side-gable house in Greek Revival style.

Kenyon/Gray House

This house was built in 1859 for Thomas Kenyon. The house has been expanded and altered many times. Its present Carpenter Gothic style has been exhibited since the late 1880s.

TF Public Library

The Taylors Falls Public Library originally was a tailor shop and residence built about 1857 for J. J. Spengler. In the late 1880s it was purchased and remodeled for library purposes by the Taylors Falls Library Association. In 1919 it became the Taylors Falls Public Library.

1861 Methodist Church

Located in the Angel Hill Historic District, the Methodist church has been in continuous use since 1861.

The Dresser/Murdock House

The house was built in 1858-59 for Samuel B. Dresser. Built in Greek Revival architecture, a tower in Italian Villa style was added in 1893. It is painted yellow ochre to match paint found under many layers of white.

John A. Whitney House

Built in 1856, this house is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Minnesota. It is occasionally referred to as the Winslow House.

The Bullard/Daubney House

The house is Italianate style and was built in 1869 by John L. Bullard. It represents a turning from Greek Revival to other architectural styles.