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Show _____286_______ Architect/Builder: Jens P. Christensen Building Materials: stone, plastered Building Type/Style: Vernacular Description of physical appearance & significant architectural features: —————————————————————————————————————————————'————————————————:——————————-.——————————————————————————————————————————————————— (Include additions, alterations, ancillary structures, and landscaping if applicable) ' ' . ' ;; One-story hall and parlor house, stone with plaster. Originally the house was only the two south rooms. In 1949 the back "T" section of the house was added. The stone work here was evenly coursed ashlar and was plastered by the present owner in the 1950's. Statement of Historical-Significance: > p D D D D D Aboriginal Americans Agriculture. Architecture The Arts Commerce D D D D D Communication Conservation Education Exploration/Settlement Industry D D D D D Military Mining Minority Groups Political Recreation D D D D Religion Science Socio-Humanitarian Transportation This house was built by Jens P Christensen probably earlier than the 1890 date given by the assessor. Christensen's wife "Trena" was a well known nurse and midwife in the community and served an important role in "Little Denmark" in the early 19th century settlement. Jens was nicknamed "Jim Riley" and played the violin in the Danish Choir and also acted as its director. The Christensen T s had a deep well on their lot and a windmill, still visible, operated the pump on the well. |
