This was the home of Dennis Considine and his family for nearly 50 years, although the property was first owned by Mrs. Harriet Clark [1906-1912] prior to the marriage of Dennis and Myrtle Considine.  

Dennis Considine was one of the first three mail carriers for the city of Bemidji. He served for 39 years for the postal service and retired in 1945.

The city mail carriers were the cynosure of envious male eyes today when they appeared on their routes wearing the new regulation shirt waists provided by your Uncle Samuel. The waists are comfortable-looking affairs and are much appreciated by the carriers, Adam Otto, Dennis Considine and J. C. Cobb. They are greyish-blue in color, to match the uniform, and each man has been furnished two. (July 28, 1906)

Dennis Considine was one of three regular mail carriers in Bemidji. (June 5, 1907)

Dennis Considine of this city and Miss Myrtle Hubbell of Schoolcraft, were married on Wednesday, June 12, at the home of the bride’s parents at Schoolcraft. They left on
Wednesday evening on a two weeks’ honeymoon trip. On their return they will go to housekeeping at once on America Avenue. Mrs. Considine is well known in Bemidji, having spent part of the winter here. Mr. Considine is a mail carrier here and has made his home here for many years. (June 14, 1912)

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Considine returned Wednesday afternoon from a two weeks’ honeymoon spent at the Twin Cities and Duluth. They will go to housekeeping at once at 1019 America avenue. (June 28, 1912)

Dennis Considine was born on January 25, 1877 in Clare, Ireland. He and his wife Myrtle had four daughters during their married. He died on December 16, 1957 in Bemidji at the age of 80 and is buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mr. and Mrs. Considine lived in the house until his death. Mrs. Considine remarried in 1960 and moved elsewhere with her husband Leo O’Grady.