08 Brunswick House (114 Chestnut Street)
Monday, September 30, 2013
History of the Brunswick House in Stillwater
Construction and ownership of the Penny-Brunswick home
Founding of the first Minnesota lodge of Independent Order of Oddfellows
Role of early Stillwater residents in community development
Notable Quotes (1)
Besides boundless supplies of pine lumber, Still Water has ample quaries of rock... as good builders as any other town.
Early development of StillwaterDescription of Stillwater's construction resources in 1848.
People (6)
William PennyCarpenter
Built the Greek revival style home in 1848 and hosted the first Oddfellows lodge meeting.
John PotottsMidwest District Grand Sire
Traveled from Galena to present the charter for the first Minnesota Oddfellows lodge.
Socrates NelsonLocal businessman
One of the early businessmen initiated into the Fraternal Order in 1849.
Malon BlackLocal businessman
Initiated into the Fraternal Order in 1849.
Julius BrunswickMerchant
Swiss immigrant who purchased the home in 1863; engaged in lumber, farming, and trade.
Margaret BrunswickMatriarch
Managed family finances after husband's death and built a business block on Main Street in 1889.
Places Mentioned
Stillwater, MinnesotaBrunswick HouseMain Street, StillwaterGalena, IllinoisMississippi River
Events & Meetings (1)
- August 15th, 1849: First Minnesota lodge meeting of the Independent Order of Oddfellows held in William Penny's house.