Phillips in Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Layman's Farmhouse / Casa de Campo Layman

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Layman's Farmhouse / Casa de Campo Layman Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By McGhiever, April 26, 2023

1. Layman's Farmhouse / Casa de Campo Layman Marker

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Martin and Elizabeth Layman were typical of the transplanted Easterners who settled in Minnesota in the mid-1800s. They arrived in Minnesota in 1853, where they eventually settled with their children on a farm on the southern edge of the growing city of Minneapolis. Part of their land became Layman's Cemetery, and they farmed on the rest. Their farm prospered, and by 1876 they were able to build their dream home on the site directly across the street from the cemetery gates. The house had frescoed walls, an elaborate chandelier, and a marble fireplace in each bedroom. Martin and Elizabeth Layman died six months apart in 1886. The house was lost to fire soon after, while their eldest son, Charles, was renovating the home.

Martin y Elizabeth Layman eran rec[¿?] los típicos a Minnesota del este de los Estados Unidos a mediados de 1800. Llegaron a Minnesota en 1854, donde se establecieron en una granja al sur de la ciudad de Minneapolis con sus hijos. Parte del terreno se convirtió en Layman's Cemetery, y el resto se cultivó. La f[¿?] prosperó, y en 1876 los Layman construyeron la casa de sus sueños enfrente

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del cementario. Contaba con frescos en las paredes, una elaborada araña, y una chimenea de mármol en cada dormitorio. La pareja murió seis meses [¿?] en 1886. Al poco tiempo la casa se incendió durante la renovación llevada a cabo por su hijo mayor, Charles.

Erected by The Museum in the Streets®. (Marker Number 9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Minneapolis, Minnesota series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 44° 56.932′ N, 93° 14.839′ W. Marker is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Hennepin County. It is in Phillips. Marker is on Cedar Avenue north of E. Lake Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2945 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55407, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); 1601 East Lake: Ingebretsen's (approx. 0.2 miles away); 2019 East Lake: Burma Shave (approx. ¼ mile away); 2107 East Lake: Porky's Drive-In (approx. ¼ mile away); 2108-30 East Lake: Twin City Rapid Transit Lake Street Station and Car Yard

Layman's Farmhouse Marker on Cedar Avenue next to the bus stop north of E. Lake Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By McGhiever, April 26, 2023

2. Layman's Farmhouse Marker on Cedar Avenue next to the bus stop north of E. Lake Street

(approx. 0.3 miles away); Martin Olav Sabo Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); 2217 East Lake: Axel's Lunch Room (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hiawatha-Minnehaha Corridor (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minneapolis.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.