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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mueller Residence Receives 2018 Heritage Award
Edina, Minn., May 6, 2017 – The City of Edina’s Heritage Preservation Commission awarded Nate and
Tiffany Mueller the 2018 Heritage Award for commitment to preserving the historic character of their home,
located at 6400 Parnell Ave. S. The Edina Heritage Award is given to individuals, families, companies or
organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and
use of Edina’s heritage resources.
“In celebration of Preservation Month, we’re pleased to present the 2018 Heritage Award to Nate and Tiffany
Mueller, designers who were living on the West Coast and found their home here in Edina,” said Assistant
City Planner Emily Bodeker, who serves as staff liaison to the Heritage Preservation Commission. “People are
quick to purchase older homes and tear them down to build new. The Heritage Preservation Commission
would like to commend the Muellers for the interest they have taken to restore their home.”
The Mueller residence is a mid-century home built in 1964. This walkout rambler in the Lake Cornelia area
features large A-frame windows that immediately captured the Mueller’s interest when they were looking for
a home in 2016.
“They were blown away by the bones of the house. It was one of the most incredible homes they had ever
seen and knew that moment that they wanted it,” said Bob Moore in his nomination. “The downside of their
purchase was that the home had not been cared for. It had rotting siding and soffits. There were drainage
issues with rainwater leaking into the basement. The bathrooms hadn't been touched since the home was first
built and had mold growing in the walls and even some mold growing in the kitchen cupboards. The
landscaping hadn't been touched in years and was overgrown, covering much of the front of the house first
floor.”
Despite seeing all this in person for the first time upon final inspection prior to the sale, the Muellers
persevered. As they’ve made improvements, they strived to maintain period-appropriate design, while adding
contemporary and personal touches. So far, they have addressed drainage issues, replaced and repainted the
siding, updated both upstairs bathrooms and are currently renovating the kitchen.
“We want to thank Edina for being an amazing community to welcome us after moving here from Seattle. I
grew up in Minnesota, but not in Edina, and have immediately felt at home,” said Nate. “Our girls love living
here. We moved here for the great school district and we’ve met some really great people. We’re excited to
live in Edina for the rest of our lives and create our forever home here.”
For more information about the Heritage Award, contact Bodeker at 952-826-0462 or
ebodeker@EdinaMN.gov.
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