Take a step back into the Victorian Era to the N.C. Strong House, an
Historic Landmark nestled in the heart of the Uptown Energy we
enjoy. Vintage woodwork is all original as well as many fixtures, parlor
and formal dining. Gorgeous preserved staircase and banister, Butler's
pantry and Butler's staircase and finished basement. 14,000+ sq ft corner
lot and actually private grounds. Carriage house for garage, delightful
studio or office. Enjoy Tea in the gazebo. A well loved and preserved
home.
HISTORY via PT Guide
FOR SALE $695,000$675,000$655,000$625,000$620,000 $595,000 SOLD
740 Taylor St, Port Townsend, WA 98368 4 beds | 1 Full/1 Half baths | 2129 sqft | .32acres LINKS: Listing Agent, Zillow, Realtor, PT Guide,
Beautifully restored classic Donaldson mansion set on 1/2 acre features
gracious public rooms, including barrel vaulted and muraled dining room,
Bradstreet-designed main level study, family room and screened porch.
Three bedrooms on second level, including excellent master with two
baths and dressing room style closet, library and office. 3rd floor with
two additional bedrooms, including original nursery. Finished lower
level with media and billiard rooms. Expansive terraced rear grounds.
PREVIOUS LISTING DETAILS
This stunning home was designed for Lawrence Donaldson, who founded the Donaldson Department Store in Minneapolis. Constructed mainly of brick, the home is exquisitely detailed with a mixture of several design styles, the most prevalent being Arts & Crafts and Beaux Arts.In 1916, the carriage house was completed with four large carriage stalls, a second floor apartment, a number of work roomsand a connecting tunnel. The estate was subdivided into six separate lots in 1959 when it was sold by the Donaldson family. The main house was bought by the current owners in 2000, who later that year acquired the original northwest hillside lot extending down to Kenwood Parkway, and in 2001, the carriage house. With three of the six lots reunited, the land totals just over an acre, or 44,792 square feet, representing one of the largest residential properties in Minneapolis. Some of the highest quality craftsman and artisans were employed to bring the home back to life. Subtle design elements throughout the home, linked to Mr. Donaldson’s Scottish heritage, feature the thistle. Probably the most identifiable symbol of all things Scottish, the flower can be found on the facade of the house, the entry columns, above the entry door, on the chimneys, in the living room Tiffany window and more.
