J.B. Hudson House, 3127 Second Ave. S., mid-1890s

Hear fascinating new information gleaned from recent research about the houses on the lost, even-numbered side of Second Avenue. See images of the  houses wrecked for I-35W construction nearly six decades ago. Join researchers Anders Christensen and Ezra Gray for a walking tour of the Healy Block Residential Historic District on Sunday, May 7th to learn more about the “lost” side and updated research on the entire Block.

The 3100 block of Second Avenue South, as seen from 31st Street before I-35W construction.

Tickets are $12 on Eventbrite.  On the day of the tour, tickets will be available on site for $15.

Meet in front of the Healy-designed  George F. Bates House, 3139 Second Avenue South at 1 p.m. on May 7th. Tour will take place rain or shine.

Front gable end, 3139 Second Ave.

–T.B.

Because of a family emergency, we regret that we have had to cancel this tour.  Thanks for your interest. Watch the blog for other upcoming Healy Project events.

Front dormer of the George F. Bates House on Second Ave., 1886.

On Sunday, November 8th, at 1 p.m. the Healy Project is offering their second tour of the Healy Block Historic District and environs, giving tour-goers a glimpse into the creation of these historic houses and ongoing efforts to preserve them. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Healy Block is the finest group of Queen Anne houses in Minnesota. They are located on the 3100 block of Second and Third Avenues, right off the 31st Street exit on northbound I-35W.

Windows in a house on the Healy Block

Tickets are $12 in advance if purchased through Eventbrite. Tickets bought on the day of the tour on site (if available) will be $15 each. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healy-block-historic-district-walking-tour-tickets-19229977380

Balcony under the front dormer of 3101 Second Ave. S., the Dr. Rufus F. Lane House.

Sign in for the tour beginning at 12:30 at the George F. Bates House, 3139 Second Ave. S. (built by Healy in 1886). You’ll be able to see the interior of two houses and a beautiful Healy barn conversion.

A couple of decades ago, many houses on the Block came close to being demolished. Find out how over the years a dedicated group of residents have made the Healy Block into a Minnesota landmark.

The J.B. Hudson House when it was new (1890s).

The J.B.Hudson House with the asbestos siding being removed. 1978.

The facade of the Hudson House getting repainted (2012).–photo by Madeline Douglass

–T.B.