John Olness House
Listed as “Olness, John, House” · Also known as Richards House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Olness House
John Olness House, at 10066 20th St. N., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 7, 1980. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical, as it does for 7 other Minnesota listings. It was listed as part of Clay County MRA.
What it isHistoric house in Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 5 MB · National Archives↗Finding John Olness House
10066 20th St. N., Kragnes Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of John Olness House
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Questions about John Olness House
Is John Olness House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 7, 1980 (Register number 80002018).
Is John Olness House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit John Olness House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of John Olness House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 5 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93200266 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.