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The Historic Lund-Hoel House
Est. 1891
Greetings from Canby's best-known house! Located on the corner of Highway 75 and 4th Street, the Lund-Hoel House, dressed in its historically accurate Victorian dark green and white, awaits your visit!
Visitors who have toured the house note that local historians have adequate early records concerning the first families that occupied the residence. Several colorful stories about John G. ("Land") Lund, his sister. Mary Lund Hoel and her husband Reverend Olaf Hoel, can be found in the "History" pages on this site. These history records also include specifics concerning the memories of renters and boarders who once called this house "home".
The builder and first owner of the House was John G. Lund-a hustling, bustling dynamo of a man who lived a colorful but short existence of just 40 years. Self-made millionaire land broker, energetic mayor of Canby at the turn-of-the-century, and founder-president of one of the three banks in town -- all of these phrases describe Lund well.
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The Carriage House
Interpretive Center
The Carriage House, now an Interpretive Center, has been completely restored to its original glory complete with cupola. Along with other artifacts, it also houses a turn-of-the-century horse-drawn carriage which is still used to this day for parades.
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Since 1975, the Lund-Hoel House has depended upon volunteers to give thousands of guided tours. The museum is completely maintained through the generosity of members, ad hoc donations, and the dedicated people who serve on the Board.
In 2005, the wood shingles were completely replaced with new wood shingles in the original design of the House. In 2006, the House and Carriage House received new coats of paint in their original green and white Victorian decor.
In 2007, renovations and repairs are planned for the interior. It has been 30 years since the house has had a major update. Everyone is looking forward to completing the projects!
Many thanks are due the dedicated volunteers who reconstruct building elements in the old style tradition. Since the Lund-Hoel House is on the National Register of Historic Homes, each detail must be carefully planned out and reconstructed according to the original materials and designs.
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Special Tours, Group Tours, and Special Events available by contacting:
Lund-Hoel Tours.
Please see FAQ & Contact Page for information.
[Special Events Coming Up]
Minnesota Sesquicentennial
and
Hat Daze Celebration:
Former Canby homesteader, Helga Estby, whose biography is detailed in the book "BOLD SPIRIT", will be brought to life on the streets of Canby during June's Hat Daze celebration. Details here ....
June 2008: A week long celebration.
Look for our horse drawn carriage in the Parade. See the Canby News for the complete week's schedule.
Visit with Helga Estby, a Pioneer Woman who walked across America in 1896.
We'll see you June 12th on the House grounds to meet Helga, and perhaps a little surprise event during the JUNE HAT DAZE celebration. Helga Estby, portrayed by Katherine Listrom, will be our guest for the afternoon! See Canby News for details.
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[Museum and Interpretive Center Hours:]
Special Tours, Group Tours, and Special Events available by contacting:
Lund-Hoel Tours.
Open: SUMMER MONTHS
Summer Tour Hours:
Wednesday through Sunday*
2 PM to 4 PM
*If you are from out-of-town and cannot visit the Museum during regular hours, you may make an appointment for a tour. Please see FAQ for more details.
Admission:
$3 per adult & high school student
$1 Elementary Student
Pre-School children free
[Special Events Coming Up]
Minnesota Sesquicentennial
and
Hat Daze Celebration:
June 2008: A week long celebration.
Look for our horse drawn carriage in the Parade. See the Canby News for the complete week's schedule.
Ice Cream Social:
July 24th, 2008
2:30 - 7:00 PM
Past event pictures here:
Annual Meeting:
June 18th, 2008 @ 7:00 PM
[Board Notes]
The board generally meets every Wednesday, May through September.
[Donations]
Donations are always welcome!
Please explore our website!
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