Welcome to the Historic Lund-Hoel House

Who we are!

The Historic Lund-Hoel House

Historic Lund-Hoel House

Est. 1891

Greetings from Canby's most famous 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.

Photo donated by anonymous

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Interpretive Center

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 on occasion for parades.

Carriage House/Interpretive Center

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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 were done on the interior. It had been 30 years since the house has had a major update. Everyone is pleased with the outcome of the projects!

In 2008, the Gingerbread trim was removed and rebuilt to the exact specifications of the original and duplicating the original trim precisely.

In spring of 2009, the Gingerbread trim was replaced with the help of many people.

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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Hours and Information

Now open for May tour appointments. Please see our Tour page for contact information.

We will officially re-open with our regular hours the first week of June. Our annual Ice Cream Social is July 19th!

Congratulations Corey & Kelly

Photo courtesy of StudioB, Marshall MN

Early spring tours, April & May, by appointment only. (warm weather tours only-weather permitting)

Please visit the the appointment page to find out how.

Tours by appointment:

Please see "Tour Info"

for full information on special tours.

*During 'warm' weather OR if you are from out-of-town and cannot visit the Museum during regular hours, you may make an appointment for a tour --weather permitting. Please see FAQ for more details.

Admission:

$5 per adult & high school student

$2 Elementary Student

Pre-School children free

Members, their family, & guests -free: (Please inform the tour guide by presenting your membership name at the door.)

Special Tours, Group Tours, and Special Events available by contacting:

Lund-Hoel Tours.

Please see FAQ & Contact Page for information.

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[Special Events Coming Up]

Annual Meeting:

Next meeting: June, 2012

Ice Cream Social:

July 19, 2012

on the grounds of the Lund-Hoel House

[Board Notes]

The board generally meets on Wednesday, May through September. Please check the calendar for the schedule.

[Donations]

Donations are always welcome!

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