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While it took only two hands to paint David Wegscheid’s mural of “Corn Pickin’ in the 1930’s” by Les Kouba, it took more than that to install it at the McLeod County History Museum. Pictured are, from left, Kelly Wegscheid, David Wegscheid, Tom Carrigan and Jake Carrigan on the scissor lift. collection of county newspapers on microfilm is available as well. For more information, call the museum at 320-587-2109. To search the museum’s online database, visit mcleodhistory.org.
HUTCHINSON HISTORY TOUR Historic Hutchinson tells the story of the city through its bricks and mortar. Enjoy the following walking, biking or driving tour: Harry S. Merrill House, 225 Washington Ave. W., also known locally as the Harrington-Merrill House, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is undergoing restoration through a j o i n t p u b li c-a n d - p r i v a te relationship between the city of H u tc h in s o n a n d H is to ri c Hutchinson. The house, built in 1858, is the oldest building in Hutchinson. It also ranks as one of the oldest buildings in McLeod County. ”Little House” at 405 Franklin St. S.W. is a one-and-a-half story brick Eastlake Cottage, with delicately sawed work on the front porch, was built in 1874. Adams and Quast House, 406 Main St. S., has a stone foundation t h a t w a s l a i d i n 19 0 1 a n d construction of the three floors started in the spring of 1902 under the direction of St. Paul architects O’Meyer and Thori. Merton S. Goodnow House, 4 46 Main St. S ., was built in
1913. This home was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, for its prairie-style architecture. It was designed by well-known architects Purcell and Elmslie, members of the “Prairie School of Architecture” with Frank Lloyd Wright. Oakland Cemetery was established in 1857. It is owned and operated by the city of Hutchinson. Its name comes from the majestic oak trees that can still be found throughout the cemetery grounds. William Davidson House, 345 Hassan St. S.E., Davidson built this house in 1889. Being a builder by trade would perhaps explain why it has such elaborate woodwork. L. A. Ritter House, 325 Hassan St. S.E., has been lovingly restored. It was built in 1899 by Ludwig A. Ritter, a successful hardware store owner. United States Post Office, 245 Main St. S., was dedicated in 1940, although it was not fully completed until May 17, 1941. With the exception of the front doors, windows and the addition of the enclosed dock, the main part of the structure has not changed. Opera House, at the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street, was built in 1892 for $10,000. Hutchinson Public Library, 50 Hassan St. S.E., was made possible by a $10,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie. In 1977, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1985, a bond referendum for $750,0 0 0 allowed for the enlargement of the library. State Theatre, 35 Washington Ave. E., was built during the Great Depression. After being closed for several years, the building was restored and reopened as a threescreen theater in 2005. 1920 Craftsman-style house, 490 Main St. N., has most of its original lighting and bathroom fixtures, plus hardwood floors, crown moldings and baseboards. When built, it had the modern convenience of a central vacuum system. A n oth e r Craf t sma n -s t yle home, 16 Grove St. S., was built in 1913. The family room includes a coal-burning fireplace with a carved wooden front piece and mantle.
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