A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota

A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota

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The Robards House

A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota, occasionally opened to the public for guided tours and seasonal gatherings in the company of a home that still remembers.

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Founded

1889

Style

Queen Anne Victorian

Tours Held

Seasonally

EVENTS HELD

Occasionally

The Robards House | A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota

A woman in a floral dress sets plates on a dining table in a room with dark walls, framed art, and large windows in the background of a historic home in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Current Robards House owner, Rachel Golberg.

A house with a

story to tell.

The Robards House is a historic home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Every room reflects a different chapter in its history. From its original construction to the thoughtful updates made over time, the home offers a glimpse into both the past and present. The home is thoughtfully preserved and occasionally opened to the public through guided tours and special events.

What began as a private residence has become something more - a place where history, architecture, and everyday life intersect. Visitors are invited to step inside, experience the details up close, and connect with the story of the home and the people who lived here.

five

bedrooms

five

bathrooms

THREE

floors

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A cozy living room in a historic home in Alexandria, Minnesota, featuring a red sofa, two chairs, a potted plant, a bookshelf, a rug, and large windows letting in natural light.

A vintage-style stove sits in a cozy kitchen with green cabinets, black tile backsplash, wooden countertops, and copper pans hanging on the wall. Shelves with books and jars are also visible.

A dining room with a large table, eight black chairs, dark walls, a sideboard with lamps, framed art on the walls, wooden floor, and two windows with white curtains letting in natural light—an inviting space where stories of past events linger like an elegant events archive.

Cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, black retro fridge, island with marble top and stools, potted plants, radiator, and natural light from windows. Cutting boards and kitchenware decorate the counters.

Cozy library with a red sofa, bookshelves, a chandelier, potted plant, and a window with a view. A patterned rug and wooden furniture complete the warm, inviting decor.

Upcoming

Tours & Events

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“Old places are not just relics of the past; they are living reminders of who we are and how we came to be. When we preserve them, we are not just saving buildings — we are safeguarding memory, identity, and meaning.”

— Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation

one hundred and thirty seven years

Of Living History

  • 1880s

    Oscar Robards and his family made the Robards House their home, helping establish the family's legacy in the community.

  • 1910s

    Following the death of his father, Hugh Pat Robards assumed responsibility for both the family business and the Robards House, continuing the family's legacy into a new generation.

  • 1990s

    New owners lovingly restored the historic home and operated it as a bed-and-breakfast, welcoming guests to experience its history and charm.

  • 2020s

    Our family became the caretakers of the Robards House, continuing its story while preserving its rich heritage for future generations.

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A Historic Home in Alexandria, Minnesota, this two-story brick house features a wooden front door, several large windows, and a small front yard with grass and plants, all set beneath a blue sky dotted with clouds.

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visit

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Address

518 Sixth Avenue W, Alexandria, MN 56308

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