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City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan - DRAFT <br />10.4 Endangered Species/Habitat <br />In progress. <br />10.5 Historic Sites <br />Although little information has been compiled regarding historic sites or building <br />in Arden Hills, the Minnesota Historical Society and Ramsey County Historical <br />Society have identified the Charles Perry House at 3491 Lake Johanna <br />Boulevard as historically important. While there has been consideration of <br />placing this house on the National Register of Historic Places, additional <br />research and community interest is needed. <br />The 1998 Comprehensive Plan identified two buildings and one site as historic <br />and/or architecturally significant to the community: <br />Round Lake Prehistoric Site <br />The Round Lake prehistoric site is located on a small knoll on a peninsula on <br />the southwestern shore of Round Lake. Archaeological exploration has <br />determined that the knoll on the peninsula is most likely of natural origin. <br />Artifacts relating to the manufacture or maintenance of stone tools were <br />observed on the site, and it appears that it may be eligible for the National <br />Register of Historic Places. This site was threatened by development in 1997; <br />however, the City was able to obtain a conservation easement over the <br />peninsula to preserve it in its current condition. Further research, as well as <br />community interest, is required before actual placement on the National Register <br />of Historic Places. <br />Farrell Homestead <br />The Farrell Homestead at 1963 County Road E2 is a large, white Victorian farm <br />home just north of the intersection of County Road E2 and New Brighton Road. <br />The Homestead was constructed in 1874. John Farrell, of Irish descent, settled <br />and farmed more than 500 acres. A friend once asked him why he brought such <br />a hilly farm, to which John replied, `Because it reminds me of Ireland." <br />An interesting side note is from Mary (May) Marston, granddaughter of John <br />Farrell, who grew up on the farm in the 1890s. Ms. Marston stated that, "Across <br />from the farm was a hill with Indian grave platforms and artifacts." <br />Nazareth Hall on the Northwestern College Campus <br />DRAFT 50 <br />2/22/2008 <br />