Fire Severely Damages Rural Olmsted County Home
Byron, MN (KROC-AM News)- A fire severely damaged a home in rural Olmsted County early Monday morning.
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Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin said first responders were dispatched to the blaze around 2 a.m.
The homeowner reported seeing smoke and flames coming from within the home’s walls near a wood-burning stove.
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Fire Near Wood-Burning Stove Torches Rural Byron, MN Home Early Monday Morning
The fire broke out at a home in the 1800 block of 23rd St. Northwest, which is northwest of Byron.
Members of the Byron Fire Department and Kasson Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze.
No people or animals were injured in the fire, according to the sheriff’s office. The damage to the home is estimated to be $100,000, Parkin said.
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Historic Minnesota Bank Transformed Into Home Has Now Been Sold
Duluth is home to some unique, rich-with-history homes, and it's always cool to check them out when they hit the market.
However, a home that hit the market at the end of August 2024 may be the most unique yet as it's the former historic bank building in Duluth's Morgan Park.
The 2,530-square-foot historic bank building was built in 1918, and over the past two years, it has been masterfully transformed into a turn-key private residence with one bedroom and five baths. All of the interior finishings and cabinetry have been custom-built or made to complete this transformation, along with the main floor bath, which includes a walk-in closet.
As much as the bank has been transformed, I think it's cool that they maintained some of the character of the bank including the original intact and functioning vaults with safety deposit boxes, gates, the original historic drinking fountain, and even a bulletproof glass overlook from the loft above. Did I mention the property includes 4 city lots and a 17,000-square-foot asphalt parking lot?
Other amenities include:
- Walls that are at least 20" thick reinforced concrete
- A lower level featuring high ceilings with additional living space and extra storage
- A large drive-in basement garage with a huge workshop area.
- An on-demand wall-mounted hot water tank inside
- Finishing tuckpointing of the exterior bricks
You'll also love what they did with the 'Customer Vault'!
The home initially went on the market for $499,000, but it was sold in October for less than that asking price. Take another look through this cool property and see what they paid in the last picture.
Gallery Credit: David Drew
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