Digital image, Elizabeth Reed 1941

2025.002.10

Florence Reed at the Reed house
Title
Florence Reed at the Reed house
Creation Date
1941
Description
Digital scan of a black and white photograph of Elizabeth Reed and family pets outside the Brousseau-Reed house.  Greek Revival architectural style home originally built in 1869-1871 by Minneapolis lawyer Frances Xavier Brousseau.  Sold to Louis Reed in 1896 to changed it to its present configuration.  Named Orchard Springs Farm.  Reed added on to the original L shape and a later remodel to half the house in 1941 made the house a year-round dwelling.   Original address 1629 East Old Shakopee Road. Photo shows 1941 remodeling work on the foundation or basement.

Related People and Organizations
Amadon, Elizabeth (Reed)

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