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The formation of Orchard GardensMay 14, 1911 - Minneapolis Tribune:

The Benham dairy farm is being cut up into small tracks and now that the Dan Patch Line is in operation the new acerage known as Orchard Gardens is being sold to investors...
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Benham Investment Company Orchard Gardens.May 26, 1912 - Picnic at Orchard Gardens. Benham Investment Company invites people to Picnic at Orchard Gardens on Decoration Day 1912.
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Whitewood EstatesNovember 24, 1963 ad for Whitewood Estates.
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Krestwood Knolls subdivision opens this week in BurnsvilleOctober 18, 1964 Minneapolis Tribune ad for Krestwood Knolls.
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River Hills Homes 1964October 4, 1964 Newspaper Ad appearing in the Minneapolis Tribune for River Hills.
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Tuxedo Park HomesSeptember 13, 1987 - Minneapolis Star Tribune ad for Tuxedo Park Homes off Burnsville Parkway (now Crosstown) and Kennelly Road.
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Paha Sapa Knolls homesSeptember 20, 1964 ad for Paha Sapa Knolls Homes developed by resident LeRoy Holman, near Crystal Lake.
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Birnamwood Town homesSeptember 7, 1969 ad for Birnamwood.
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Villages of River woods adAugust 15, 1972 ad for the Villages
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Steepwood homesA housing development near the Orchard Gardens Depot.
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From farmland to 700 homes in two years, the truly amazing story of River HillsJanauary 14, 1965 Minnesota Valley Review

From farmland in 1963 to 700 homes in 1964, that is the amazing story of River Hills....
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Summit Oaks 2017Summit Oaks is a community of 148 homes located in Burnsville, Minnesota. The first homes were built in 1987 and the subdivision was completed when construction was completed on the last homesite in 2004. It is located on County Road 11 near County Road 42.
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Sunny Acres mobile homes 2017Sunny Acres Manufactured Home Community, located at 15800 Buck Hill Road. Features include:

219 Lots of different dimensions (priced according to size)
Playground
2 basketball courts
Numerous mature trees
Concrete storm shelter
Quiet neighborhood
Large open play area
Many restaurants nearby
Located next to Buck Hill Ski Area
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Housing at Orchard GardensJune 18, 1911 ad for housing at Orchard Gardens and then June 16, 1968.
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Burnsville new homes 1963Parade of Homes 1963 include three Burnsville areas. August 15, 1963 Star Tribune.
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1969 Parade of Homes1969 Parade of Homes included this home at Birnamwood.
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1969 Parade of HomesThe 1969 Parade of Homes included this home at 13617 E. Wellington Crescent.
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South River Hill DayJune 4, 1981 Minneapolis Star Tribune visits South River Hills Day.
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The Summit 2017Located at 1500 McAndrews Road and Summit Townhomes offer 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms. These homes are 2 and 3 levels and feature double attached garages, patio/deck, in-home washer and dryer, and fireplace. In addition in another building office space is rented.
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The Summit 2017Located at 1500 McAndrews Road and Summit Townhomes offer 2, 3, and 4 bedrooms. These homes are 2 and 3 levels and feature double attached garages, patio/deck, in-home washer and dryer, and fireplace
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Timberland Knoll to open June 25, 1961June 15, 1961 MInneapolis Star Tribune reports on the new 2 million dollar development of new homes to open in Burnsville Township...
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Timberland KnollsTimberland Knolls ad - December 6, 1964 Minneapolis Star Tribune.
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Timber Ridge 2017These are town homes for rent on Plymouth Avenue.
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Tiny houses may shrink a bit under Burnsville OrdinanceAugust 21, 2020 - Burnsville Eagan Sun/Thisweek News

Council hears request for approval of a tiny house.
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Townhomes on Judicial RoadOne of the Townhomes areas of Burnsville on Judicial Road.
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$7 million town house plan told 1974November 13, 1974 MInneapolis Star Tribune reports: Plans for a $7 million town house project in Burnsville were announced by Pemtom, Inc, developers of the River Hills residential area of Burnsville...
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Southcross Oaks homes 1990An April 22, 1990 Minneapolis Star ad: Karl Kristav Builders is proud to present the Townhomes of Southcross Oaks. These maintenance-free single level homes are situated in a private neighborhood, on the wooded lots near beautiful Crystal Lake... Prices - $119,999 and $127,900 for models shown.
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Streetscapes: 1960s Burnsville townhouse development is still stylish todayApril 7, 2017 Minneapolis Star Tribune

The metro area's original suburban townhouse developments - including this south suburban treasure - Birnamwood....
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Town House concept discussed 1964November 19, 1964 Dakota County Tribune

The Burnsville Planning Commission met with representatives of Pemtom Builders and of the village council and school board to decide whether the concept of town houses met with any approval...
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Trailer HomesCamelot Acres Mobil Homes or Rambush Estates Mobile Homes, on Burnsville Parkway.
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