The Landing in Shakopee in Scott County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The House the Banker Built

Banker's Home

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

1. The House the Banker Built Marker

Inscription.

This home was built to impress with lavish décor and the latest in 1880's amenities like steam heat and electricity. This large home includes three porches, a parlor, kitchen, dining room, and at least 5 bedrooms.

Bankers, and other upper-middle-class members of the community, were expected to do more than just show off their wealth. A large home like this likely hired housekeepers, cooks, or other domestic help to manage daily life in the home.

Built: 1889
Original Location: Lakeville Township, MN
Building Name: Tabaka House

Did You Know?
Housekeeper was one of the most common occupations for women in this time. Immigrant women often filled these roles.

Standing behind the laundress and the scullery maid are (left to right) the chambermaid, cook, assistant cook, and parlormaid—the staff of one American household, photographed around 1870.

Erected by Three Rivers Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 44° 48.213′ N, 93° 29.528′ W. Marker is in Shakopee,

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Minnesota, in Scott County. It is in The Landing. It can be reached from County Road 101. The marker is at The Landing heritage park, near the north side of the village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2187 County Highway 101, Shakopee MN 55379, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Minnesota River Valley

and in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: All Under One Roof (within shouting distance of this marker); Caring for the Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Art of Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Come Together! (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunlight Wanted (within shouting distance of this marker); One-Stop Shop (within shouting

The House the Banker Built Marker and Banker's Home at The Landing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024

2. The House the Banker Built Marker and Banker's Home at The Landing

distance of this marker); Network Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); A Foundation for the Future (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shakopee.

More about this marker. The grounds of The Landing are free to access year-round.

Also see . . . Look Inside (QR code on marker). (Submitted on January 12, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.