The Landing in Shakopee in Scott County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
All Under One Roof
Boarding House
Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024
1. All Under One Roof Marker
Boarding houses provided room and board to travelers—similar to hotels. Often run out of a home with additional rooms to spare, renting the rooms to boarders provided extra income for the family. The extra rooms provided visitors a bed as well as a place to gather for a lively meal. Between providing services for boarders and caring for her own household, the woman of the house had plenty of work to do.
Built: ca. 1865
Original Location: Shakopee, MN
Building Name: O'Connor House
What is Shakopee red brick?
Most towns along the Minnesota River made bricks. Shakopee red brick was made from a dark clay found near the river.
Images: Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.
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 1865.
Location. 44° 48.197′ N, 93° 29.522′ W. Marker is in Shakopee, 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 center of the village. Touch for map.
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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: Sunlight Wanted (a few steps from this marker); The House the Banker Built (within shouting distance of this marker); Come Together! (within shouting distance of this marker); Network Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); One-Stop Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); The Art of Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); A Foundation for the Future (within shouting distance of this marker); Caring for the Community (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by McGhiever, November 8, 2024
2. All Under One Roof Marker and the O'Connor Boarding House at The Landing
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 May 21, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2025, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
