The historic 1882 Comstock home was built by Solomon Comstock, who established the First National Bank and Moorhead State University, and helped James J. Hill build a railroad system in the Red River Valley. Inside, warm varnished oak and butternut trim and ornately colorful Queen Anne and Eastlake furniture and tapestries brighten the rooms. Ada Comstock, one of three children reared in this home, became the first dean of women at the University of Minnesota and later served as president of Radcliffe College. Guided tours feature interpretation of the restored house and its original furnishings. Located 1/2 mile north of the I-94 exit on Hwy 75. Open summer weekend afternoons only, late May through September.
Location:
506 Eighth Street S, Moorhead Minnesota 56560
Telephone
218-291-4211
Other History nearby:
(Detroit Lakes) Becker County Museum
(Ayr) Cass County Pioneer Village
(Moorhead) Comstock House
(Abercrombie) Fort Abercrombie State Historic Site
(Moorhead) Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
(Buffalo) Old Stone Church Heritage Center
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01/10 Coming to The Moorhead area
Scandinavian Hjemkomst and Midwest Viking Festivals Moorhead MN June28-29 The Midwest Viking Festival is an outdoor gathering of craftsmen, musicians and living history enthusiasts, from throughout the upper Midwest, who specialize in bringing the Viking Age back to life.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.
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