Peter Kremer House
historic house museum in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, United States
The Peter Kremer House is a historic house museum in Minnesota Lake, Minnesota, United States. The Minnesota Lake Historical Society operates the house as the Kremer House Library and Museum.
Built in 1902, the Queen Anne-style residence was the home of a French immigrant and his wife, Millie Zabel of Prussia, who both served as business and civic leaders in the community.
History
The house was originally owned by Peter Kremer and his wife, Millie. Peter Kremer, born in France, moved to the Danville Township and Minnesota Lake area in 1865. His family were some of the earliest settlers in the town with his brothers, Nicholas J., John, and John P., having arrived previously in 1956. He was instrumental in developing several local businesses, including a flour mill, stockyards, a cooperative creamery, and Security State Bank. Kremer also held the position of mayor for 30 years and served as town marshal and school treasurer.
Millie Zabel Kremer, born in Prussian Germany, married Peter Kremer in 1893. Following her early years in the mercantile business in Minnesota Lake, she managed their extensive property and Peter's business interests after his death in December 1913.
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