Valhalla (Camp Ripley)

The Norwegian-style, lodgepole pine but later was repurposed for usage by Minnesota's governors and visiting VIPs. Elmer L. Andersen, governor of Minnesota from 1961 to 1963, gave the building the nickname "Valhalla". A three-car garage on the grounds was built in 1937 and featured a fireplace which could be used to keep cars warm so they could start during the winter. A barbeque shelter features remains of a building from a 1950 homestead, and original copper lanterns from the 1934 Camp Ripley Post Exchange. Modern windows in a 1930s style were installed, as well as a cedar shake roof matching the original. A new HVAC system was also installed. ==Notable visitors==

visiting Valhalla President Harry Truman stayed at Valhalla twice after he left office: once in August 1953, and a second time in July 1961. Other prominent visitors include U.S. Ambassador to Iceland Karl Rolvaag, ==References==