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1110 3. The Nickerson Bungalow (426 3`d St.). <br /> This home,built in 1910 at the entrance to the John Quincy Adams Nickerson farm <br /> was continuously used by the family until sold in recent years. John Q.A. Nickerson <br /> significantly contributed to the development of Elk River. <br /> 4. Dr. Whittemore House (414 Main St.). <br /> This home was originally located along the Mississippi River in the 1868 Plat of the <br /> Village of Elk River. It was moved to its current location in the 1940s as part of the <br /> realignment of Highway 10. Based on newspaper accounts and interviews with long <br /> time local residents, the original owner of this house was Dr.Whittemore. Dr. <br /> Whittemore,who died in 1907, served on the Elk River Town Board,Village <br /> Council, Elk River School Board for at least 20 years,was instrumental in the <br /> construction of the original Parish Avenue Bridge and was the President of the Bank <br /> of Elk River. This house has moderate historic significance because of its <br /> association with a person who significantly contributed to the development of Elk <br /> River. <br /> 5. Svea Hill Parsonage (836 Jackson Avenue). <br /> Reportedly, this house was originally a two room building used as a parsonage for <br /> the Svea Hill Church,which is located off of County Road 15. It was moved to its <br /> current location in 1941. Svea Hill Church was built in 1901 with this parsonage <br /> built shortly afterward. This structure has moderate historic significance as it relates <br /> • to the development of the culture and heritage of Elk River <br /> 6. Railroad Dinning Car(821 Irving Avenue). <br /> This house, originally railroad car that was located in the northeast corner of Jackson <br /> Avenue and the railroad tracks,was used as a diner until moved to its current <br /> location in 1940. This house has some historic significance because of its association <br /> with the development of the culture of Elk River. <br /> 4110 <br />