Ard Godfrey House

50 University Ave NE MinneapolisMN55414
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Ard Godfrey's wife, Harriet, is "credited" with introducing dandelions to the Twin Cities.
by Citysearch on June 13, 2011 from Citysearch

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This famous spot is for those who like their history on a smaller, more intimate scale.:
In ShortBuilt in 1849, the Godfrey house was the family residence for the Maine millwright who helped build the first dam and sawmills to put the waterpower of the St. Anthony Falls to use. This is the oldest frame house in the Twin Cities. The inside is available for tours, led by guides who are pioneer descendants. Kids may be fascinated by the personal artifacts from the Chickering piano to...
by judysbook on May 09, 2006 from judysbook

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Ard Godfrey House was built in 1848 and is the former residence of the Ard Godfrey, a millwright and also the first postmaster of the village. A guided tour to this old wooden house is fun for both adults and kids. The artifacts and the tools inside explain a lot about the history of Minnesota. Admission is free.
by yahoolocal on June 19, 2015 from yahoolocal