On This Date in Minnesota History: November 14

November 14, 1979 – The Pratt-Taber House in Red Win, Minn., was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on this date. Once a private home, it is now a bed and breakfast with four guest rooms featuring private baths and fireplaces. 

“The prosperity that the wheat trade brought to Red Wing is reflected in the imposing Italianate style homes constructed here during the 1870s. This house displays the style’s typical low pitched roof with front pediment, emphasized with bracketed eaves and an oculus window, segmental-arched windows and wrap around front porch with an offset entrance. The porch railings incorporated a star motif, reflecting the widespread patriotism associated with the nation’s centennial year. Albert Pratt was a prominent local banker.”

http://www.redwing.org/wp-content/uploads/HistoricWalkingTour_redwing.pdf
http://www.pratttaber.com/

The Pratt-Taber House in Red Win, Minn.
Photo taken by Pamela J. Erickson. Released into the public domain Nov. 14, 2014,
as long as acknowledgement included.