History of the Nott Mansion
The Nott Mansion is significant for its place in Minneapolis residential development and architectural design at the turn of the century. Built in 1893, the mansion is one of the oldest surviving homes constructed in an area that today is considered Minneapolis' first suburb.
1893
William S. Nott builds the mansion
Long & Kees, known for designing the Minneapolis City Hall and Masonic Temple, serve as the architect of the mansion. The contractor was C.F. Haglin.
1905- 1948
Harvey Partridge moves in
Partridge was the general manager of the Wyman Partridge dry goods company.
1948-1955
Vacant
After Partridge's passing, the house is believed to have become vacant.
1955-1977
Nursing Home
1977-1979
Halfway House
1979-1985
Allianz Life Insurance of North America
Allianz buys the property in 1979 with plans to make a parking lot. However, since the mansion was a protected historic building, the organization is unable to tear it down.
1985
Ed Kodet Buys the Building
Kodet learns of the mansion's historic status and purchases it as office space for the Kodet Architectural Group. He and his team restore the building to its original grandeur, using authentic materials when possible.
1986-
Today
The Kodet Architectural Group practices on the first floor of the Nott Mansion. The second and third floor rooms are available to rent as office space for a variety of professionals.