William H. Lightner circa 1930

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This file appears in: William Lightner House 318 Summit Avenue
William H. Lightner circa 1930

Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society

This file appears in: William Lightner House 318 Summit Avenue

By Christopher J. Keith
After growing out of their house next door at 322 Summit Avenue, William and Carrie Lightner built a new home at 318 Summit Avenue in 1893 for $24,000. Constructed of light Sioux Falls jasper and dark Bayfield brownstone, the mansion was designed by…