Mitchell–Tappan House

The Mitchell–Tappan House is a historic house in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1897 as a residence for executives of the Oliver Mining Company.[2][3] The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and social history.[4] It was nominated for reflecting the sumptuous lifestyle enjoyed by an elite few in the early mining era.[3]

Mitchell-Tappan House
The Mitchell-Tappan House viewed from the southeast
Mitchell–Tappan House is located in Minnesota
Mitchell–Tappan House
Mitchell–Tappan House is located in the United States
Mitchell–Tappan House
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Interactive map showing the location of Mitchell-Tappan House
Location2145 4th Avenue,
Hibbing, Minnesota
Coordinates47°25′30.5″N 92°56′17.5″W / 47.425139°N 92.938194°W / 47.425139; -92.938194
AreaLess than one acre
Built1897
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.80004352[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 2, 1980

The Oliver Mining Company continued to use the Mitchell–Tappan House as an executive residence into the 1960s.[3] In recent years its owners operated it as a bed and breakfast.[2]

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "History". Mitchell-Tappan House. 2018. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  3. ^ a b c Skrief, Charles (1979-09-10). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form: Mitchell-Tappan House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2018-10-06. With two accompanying photos
  4. ^ "Mitchell-Tappan House". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2018-10-06.