$6 Million Mansion Among Most Expensive For Sale In Twin Cities

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Set on almost an acre of land near downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Walker Art Center, this grand mansion is on the market for the first time in 35 years.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house — known as the Charles J. Martin House — was constructed in 1903 according to the designs of Minneapolis architect William Channing Whitney. The design is executed in Renaissance Revival mode, an architectural style particularly applied to large-scale residences in the early years of the century, according to the home's listing on the register.

The estate was built for Charles J. Martin, a prominent businessman who was deeply involved in the development of the Minneapolis flour milling industry. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Washburn-Crosby Milling Company, which later became General Mills. In addition to his business interests, Martin was involved in the promotion of city parks, libraries and art societies.

• Address: 1300 Mount Curve Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Price: $5,995,000
• Square Feet: 14399
• Bedrooms: 10
• Bathrooms: 8 Full and 3 Half Baths
• Built: 1903

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