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Mische Residence
507 7th Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN

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Built to accommodate possible Y2K problems,
this two-lot site contains an exterior-drilled water well with hand
pump, a two-story reinforced root cellar, a wood stove for emergency
heat, and a solar electric system.
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12-volt DC, 400-watt wind charger
on 35-foot, self-standing, tip-down tower |
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3 12-volt, 150-watt DC solar electric panels
on self-standing frame |
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8 12-volt, 375-amp deep-cycle batteries |
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1,200-watt inverter for 120-volt AC |
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Note: Batteries and inverter in basement
are not available for viewing. |
From I-94, take St. Augusta exit (first one
if coming from Twin Cities) to St. Cloud. Go right and stay on County
Road 75 (Roosevelt Road) going north until 22nd Street (4th traffic
light). Turn right on 22nd and go 2 blocks to light (Clearwater
Road/9th Avenue). Turn left (north) on Clearwater/9th. Follow Clearwater/9th
all the way downtown and under Division Street to 2nd Street (second
light). Turn right on 2nd and go 2 blocks to 7th Avenue. Turn left
(north) on 7th and go one block. House is on the northwest corner
of intersection, with dense trees and ground-cover. The solar panels
are only visible from alley.