The year was 1905, only five years into a new century and twelve years after the 1893 Columbian Exposition. The setting was the northeast corner of Hennepin County, the largest, most populous of the seven metro counties. The concept was simple - a contest - in which the most talented architects of the Upper Midwest submitted design plans for a quality home that could be built for $1,500 combining luxury, elegance, utility, and affordability. Urban historian Kathy Kullberg will host…