Discovery Sites
How to get there: At the intersection of Center Street and State Street, one block west of Broadway.
What you will find: A beautifully renovated Queen Anne Style home that dates back to 1887
Services at this site: Yes
The Lind house has been restored in the style in which it was originally built and is open for tours. It is also available for private parties, receptions, and meetings. This stately home was often the center of the community’s cultural activities.
John Lind, a Swedish-born immigrant, was elected as Minnesota’s 14th governor in 1899. The Lind house was built on the corner of Center and State streets in 1887 by John and Alice Lind at a cost of $5,000.
During his lifetime John Lind was a school teacher, superintendent of Brown County schools, a New Ulm Lawyer, and land agent. John Lind was also the first Swedish-born American to be elected to the United States Congress, president of the University Board of Regents, diplomatic representative to Mexico, and Minnesota Governor. In 1975, the home’s elegant Queen Anne architecture and history allowed it to be placed on the National Register of Historic Homes as well as for its architectural and political significance.
Things to Do: Discovery Site, Museum
Location
622 Center St.
New Ulm, MN 56073
