Plummer House
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| Henry S. Plummer House | |
|---|---|
| (U.S. National Register of Historic Places) | |
| Location: | Rochester, Minnesota |
| Built/Founded: | 1924 |
| Added to NRHP: | May 21, 1975 |
| Governing body: | City of Rochester |
The Plummer House is the former residence of Dr. Stanley Plummer located in Rochester, Minnesota. Originally called Quarry Hill, the English Tudor mansion sat on a 65 acre estate which included a greenhouse, water tower, garage and gazebo.
Dr. Plummer personally designed the home, which included many innovations that were quite unique for their time, including a central vacuum system, underground sprinkler system, intercommunications system, dumbwaiter, electricity and gas lighting, the first gas furnace in the city, garage door openers, heated pool, water tower, and two underground caves going into the house and the water tower.
The 5 story home is over 300 feet long, with 49 rooms including 10 bathrooms, 9 bedrooms and 5 fireplaces.
After the death of Dr. Plummer in 1936 his family continued to live in the home until 1969. The home was then turned over to the Rochester Art Center and eventually to the Rochester Park and Recreation Department. The Plummer House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.
Today, the Park and Rec maintains the building and the 11 acres of original estate still remaining. The home is preserved with original furnishings and is available for private parties. In the summer, the beautiful gardens make the Plummer House a popular venue for weddings.
[edit] References
- Rochester, Minnesota Home Page
- National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places - databaseTemplate:Nrhp-stub
