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William Gray Purcell HouseIndividual Landmark
Address: 2328 Lake Place Neighborhood: East Isles Construction Date: 1913 Contractor: Unknown Architect: Purcell and Elmslie Architectural Style: Prairie School Historic Use: Private Residence Current Use: Private Residence Date of Local Designation: 1975 Date of National Register Designation: 1974 Area(s) of Significance: Architecture; Master Architect Period of Significance: 1913- Historic Profile: The Purcell House remains as one of the finest examples of work done by the local architecture firm of Purcell and Elmslie. Greatly influenced by Louis Henri Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Purcell and Elmslie brought the Prairie Style of architecture to Minneapolis. While they are noted for their residential designs such as the Backus House and the Wakefield House, the house Purcell designed for himself has been recognized as his greatest accomplishment. The structure’s horizontal plane and flat roof as well as the conscious use of natural materials and colors flawlessly reflect the Prairie School design ethic. Photo Credits: Circa 1975, Unknown 2006, Minneapolis CPED Works Cited: “National Register of Historic Places – Nomination Form,” 1972. Updated: February 2007 |
