The Minneapolis Real Estate Blog: September 2008

Two weeks ago I visited Loring Park in Minneapolis to take some photos for one of my listings that is two blocks away. It was a great afternoon, and I got some wonderful shots. 

I didn't arrive until 2 pm, so I had to work around the sun. An easy way to do this, I have found, is to take photos from under trees, so that the sun is blocked out by the leaves and branches. Your own natural camera hood if you like. Each of these photos was taken under a tree...the second photo I let the tree branches become a natural border, which frames Saint Mark's in the background.

Historic Spanish Revival Home for Sale on Lake Nokomis

Offered for only the fourth time in 80 years, the Adolf Ronning House is a hidden gem on Lake Nokomis. Built in 1930 for the sum of $69,000, this Spanish Revival home was designed by Arthur Dahlstrom with the guidance of Mrs. Hildur Ronning.

All of the original woodwork has been preserved throughout the home, including the handcrafted American Black Walnut Tulip doors. Carved from one tree, the two sets of Tulip doors are hand-rubbed with oil and were personally designed by the Ronning Family.

Visitors will easily see the Norwegian and Swedish architectural influence throughout the home. Tulips can be found in the doorway arches, as well as in the imported English tile found in the original Art-Deco bathrooms. The children's bathroom includes hand painted Nursery Rhyme tiles, each with a different story (as seen below).

                                                                                                                                                 The home is truly unique and was ahead of its time when built in 1930. It was one of the first homes in the area to have air conditioning, the walls are insulated with 2" slab cork, and hot water radiant heat exists under the main level floors.

Additional Features Include:

• 4 Bedrooms, all on the Upper Level
• 3 Full Bathrooms, 2 Partial Bathrooms
• 6317 Square Feet
• 2 Staircases, one for family, one for servants
• American Black Walnut doors and Trim in Formal Dining Room and Living Room
• Northern White Oak hardwood floors and trim throughout home
• Swedish Room with 2" thick Spruce floors, with Northern White Oak Beams and Ceiling
• sits on three city lots and overlooks Lake Nokomis
• Tuckunder, 2 Car Garage
• Foundation goes to Bedrock
• MAC improved
• Large Cedar lined closet (8x7)
• 2 Private Balconies
• Security System

Listed for $1,069,000

Visit www.5030Woodlawn.com for additional photos, documentation, and stories about the home.

Lake Nokomis is directly south of downtown Minneapolis and offers sailing, swimming, jogging trails, and more. There's even pond hockey available in the winter!

The home is also listed on www.HistoricProperties.com .