F.E. Day House
Individual Landmark
2009
Address: 1900 Colfax Avenue South
Neighborhood: Lowry Hill
Construction Date: 1908
Contractor: Evanstra and Hagstrom
Architect: Ernest C. Haley
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Historic Use: Single Family Residence
Current Use: Multiple-Family Residence
Date of Local Designation: 2009
Date of National Register Designation: NA
Area(s) of Significance: Broad patterns of development, architecture, work of master architect
Period of Significance: 1908-
Historic Profile: Constructed in 1908, the Frank Day House is a well-conserved example of the Colonial Revival style, as demonstrated by the symmetrical composition, central entrance with flanking sidelights, rectangular double-hung sash windows, and brick cladding. The house was designed by prolific Minneapolis architect Ernest C. Haley, who designed nearly 60 extant buildings in Minneapolis, many of which are located in the Groveland Addition part of the Lowry Hill neighborhood.
Photo Credits:
2009, Minneapolis CPED
Last updated May. 6, 2013