Robinson Stanton House Museum
The Benton County Historical Society recently added the historic Robinson-Stanton House to it’s collection of historical artifacts. The original 1873 granite home was constructed from a nearby Sauk Rapids quarry. Leonard Robinson was a leading quarryman in the area. He opened the second major quarry in Sauk Rapids in 1871 - providing stone for numerous railroad bridges and several commercial and public structures including the Iowa State Capitol. His quarry folded in 1876 in the aftermath of the mid 1870’s financial panic. Since then, the residence transitioned into an elderly care and boarding.
“Katie Kangas of Pasque Architecture was a great investment for our Benton County Historical Society museum project in Sauk Rapids, MN. Katie worked extremely well with our director in the creative and logistic processes of working with the architecture and spirit of our 150 year old National Historic Registry house. Goals were exceeded in planning and implementation of turning this space into a history museum and we look forward to working with Pasque Architecture in the future of this project.”
Finished Project Photos
Project Photos
Before
After
Exposed historic granite and central Reception Desk.
Selective modifications to simplify circulation and provide an accessible route throughout the main level.
Selective removal of non-original walls for accessible route and simplified transitions between museum galleries.
Restored Living Room with original paint scheme, recreated historic trim, and refinished original wood floor.
Simplified finishes that set a background for the historic stone and wood trim.
Finished garage to extend museum collections within an insulated space with a new accessible restroom and accessible entry adjacent to handicapped parking stalls.
"Katie Kangas of Pasque Architecture was a great investment for our Benton County Historical Society museum project in Sauk Rapids, MN. Katie worked extremely well with our director in the creative and logistic processes of working with the architecture and spirit of our 150 year old National Historic Registry house. Goals were exceeded in planning and implementation of turning this space into a history museum and we look forward to working with Pasque Architecture in the future of this project."
— Mary Ostby, Executive Director of BCHS
Robinson-Stanton House Museum (Open January 2023)
Pasque Architecture is the architect of record working with the Benton County Historical Society on Phase 1.