Minnesota, Hennepin County, Ames-Florida-Stork House
The interconnected complex composed of a house, summer kitchen, and barn was built in 1856 by George Ames. Ames modeled the Greek Revival style house, partially constructed into the sloping bank of the Crow River, after a house in his native Vermont. Ames lived in the home until he died in 1879. Joel Florida, a business associate of Ames obtained the house after Ames died. Various members of the Florida family lived in the home from 1880 until 1937. Next, Clinton and Meda Stork, lived in the house for 50 years. During their ownership they restored the house. In 1986, following Meda Stork's death, the City of Rockford was given control of the house. The house is open for public visit by the local historical society. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Minnesota, Hennepin County, Ames-Florida-Stork House
The interconnected complex composed of a house, summer kitchen, and barn was built in 1856 by George Ames. Ames modeled the Greek Revival style house, partially constructed into the sloping bank of the Crow River, after a house in his native Vermont. Ames lived in the home until he died in 1879. Joel Florida, a business associate of Ames obtained the house after Ames died. Various members of the Florida family lived in the home from 1880 until 1937. Next, Clinton and Meda Stork, lived in the house for 50 years. During their ownership they restored the house. In 1986, following Meda Stork's death, the City of Rockford was given control of the house. The house is open for public visit by the local historical society. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.