Daniel Dayton House, Harmony
- Also Known As: Ravine
- Vicinity: N of 144th St, S of 22, 5 mi NW of Harmony
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1855/00/00 | Daniel Dayton | Architect | Daniel Dayton builds a log hotel on the Dubuque-Saint Paul territorial road, about five miles south of Preston, Minnesota. The log house was removed early in the 20th century. | |||
| 1857/00/00 | Daniel Dayton | Architect | Daniel Dayton builds a two-and-a-half-story limestone addition his log stagecoach inn (lost). | |||
| 1866/00/00 | Aaron H H Dayton | Work | Aaron and Zara Dayton, sons of Daniel Dayton, operate Ravine House as an overnight stop for stagecoach travelers until 1866. A rail line had opened between Saint Paul and the Iowa border, diverting traffic from the stage road. |
| Particulars for Daniel Dayton House, Harmony: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
| Architectural Style | Greek Revival |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Historic Use | Hotel |
| Criteria | Person |
| Historic Use | Post Office |
| Owner | Private |
| Transportation | Stagecoach |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
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