Christian F. Uytendale Farmstead
Christian F. Uytendale Farmstead | |
![]() Uytendale barn in 2020 | |
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Location | Off County Highway 25, Benson Township, Minnesota |
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Coordinates | 45°23′11″N 95°34′18″W / 45.38639°N 95.57167°WCoordinates: 45°23′11″N 95°34′18″W / 45.38639°N 95.57167°W |
Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
Built | 1887–1935 |
NRHP reference No. | 85001989[1] |
Designated HD | September 5, 1985 |
The Christian F. Uytendale Farmstead is a historic farm in Benson Township, Minnesota, United States. The property was established as one of the first farms in Swift County, Minnesota, in 1868, by Norwegian immigrant Johannes Torgerson (1823–1909). In 1879 Torgerson sold it to "Captain" Christian F. Uytendale (1842–1912), a wealthy Danish immigrant who turned the 280-acre (110 ha) farm into a prominent local landmark.
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In 1887 Uytendale had a new farmhouse built with distinctive Danish architectural features.[2]
The farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 for having local significance in the themes of architecture and exploration/settlement.[3] The 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) historic district consists of the 1887 farmhouse, a granary built for Uytendale around 1900, and six early-20th-century outbuildings constructed by later owners. The farm was nominated for its status as one of Swift County's first farms, its association with one of the county's most famous turn-of-the-20th-century farmers, and its unique ethnically inspired farmhouse.[2]
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References[]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ a b Granger, Susan (December 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Christian F. Uytendale Farmstead". National Park Service. Retrieved 2018-02-16. Cite journal requires
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(help) - ^ "Uytendale, Christian F., Farmstead". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
- 1868 establishments in Minnesota
- Buildings and structures in Swift County, Minnesota
- Danish-American culture in Minnesota
- Farms on the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota
- Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Minnesota
- Houses completed in 1887
- National Register of Historic Places in Swift County, Minnesota