Treehouse - 1

Treehouse - 1 by anthony_thompson.

Explored #116, 9/19

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gb3 photography says:

wow, I think I could live there
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

You may remember me mentioning a 7-level treehouse while you were here. This is the place. We were headed there (to look for it) when we came across the Fallout art fest.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

ken mccown says:

yeah, I could live there as well!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

nisswa_mike says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Everything Minnesota! (Please join!), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

tropicaLiving says:

i want to stay in there, Anthony ^_^
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Kristine says:

There have been quite a few petitions to have that torn down. There have been a few city council arguments about it if I'm not mistaken. This is about 10 minutes from my house!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Ken, It would be great fun (except during Winter)!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Mike, I've added it! And I'll check out your group soon.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Jessy, I would love for you to stay there as well (so long as I can climb up to visit you once in a while)! : D
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Kristine, did you sign any of those petitions? What is your opinion of the place?

My position is that every city needs some whimsical places like this. Otherwise, the urban experience would be bland and boring. I'd rather petition to have McDonalds torn down. : )
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

hart0757 says:

Where is this in Minneapolis? I want to go find it!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

LinderRox says:

This is so cool-why in the world would anyone want to tear it down?
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

hart0757: It's at 4800 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park. Just a couple of minutes drive from Lake Calhoun. And it's visible from the street.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

LinderRox: I agree with your sentiments completely! Thanks for your visit and comment!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

apenguinsjourneys says:

I want it! I want it! I want it!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

I hear ya! I hear ya! I hear ya! : D
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

wisely-chosen says:

Amazing!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Yes, and it's been up in that tree for over 20 years now! Thanks for stopping by Dawn!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Across and Down says:

Every kid's dream treehouse!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

I recall that the guy who built it (and still owns it and his house next door) told the newspapers that he had built it for his teenage son out of remorse that he hadn't spent enough time with him when he was younger. That's a 20 year old memory, though, so the warranty on it's accuracy has run out! : D
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Politics for Misfits says:

love it!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks P f M!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

keiyh says:

i'd love to live in a place like this :)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

keiyh: Yes, what fun! Thanks for your visit and comment!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

I_love_bender says:

it's awesome 8)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks I_love_bender!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

pandorasawesome says:

i want this.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

I wish I was a real estate agent for this. I would cash in - big time! : D Thanks pandorasawesome for visiting!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Cumichi says:

Oh, no! I hope they never tear it down; it's amazing! Thanks for sharing the picture.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks Cumichi!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

plaskota says:

Tree mansion you mean.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

You've gotta point. Thanks plaskota!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Maureclaire says:

Wow ! Totally cool !
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks Maureclaire!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

susan catherine says:

HOLY Cow! that's bigger than my house!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Yes, Susan, it's massive! 7 levels, if I recall correctly. And there are at least 3 small "cottages" on it!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

openeyesinwa says:

Poor tree!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Just Kristine says:

Nope, never signed one petition in favor of getting rid of it. Apparently people are arguing that it is another "residence" on the same piece of property, which of course is not allowed by city zoning laws. It's managed to stay because that it is in fact NOT another residence due to the lack of plumbing, and other features that would make it "habitable." I'm glad it's still standing, and coming from an architectural background I think it's fantastic! I get to drive by this every time I go to the dentist :) Reminds me of something out of Swiss Family Robinson.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

MJIphotos says:

I want to live there! (if it were made into a real house) Tear it down? No!!!!!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

openeyesinwa: Yes, it's carried quite a load (for over 21 years)! I notice that it's getting a little "help" lately with some props under the branches.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Hi Kristine,

Yes, someone commented above that they drive by a lot but never see anyone using it. The current owner of the adjacent home is the same guy who built it (mostly for the fun of it, I think).

You are certainly on-the-mark with your Swiss Family Robinson reference!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

MJIphotos: Yeah, it'd be a great experience living there. Sensory overload! Thanks for your visit and comment.
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Dan Anderson says:

Looks like so much fun! awesome!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks Dan! It would be a trip to be up there on a windy day like this! : D
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

entrelec says:

I like this!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

anthony_thompson says:

Thanks entrelec!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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