Author: Roger G. Kennedy
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN: 9780873515573
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Great Houses of Minnesota is the engaging story of the evolution of architectural styles in Minnesota from 1830 to 1914--from the influence of the early French traders along the Mississippi and St. Croix to the emergence of the school of Frank Lloyd Wright. Through photographs and colorfully informative text, internationally known historian Roger Kennedy helps readers understand the unique styles of Minnesota's first homes, including the Mower House in Arcola, the first large house on the St. Croix; Alexander Ramsey's "Mansion House" in St. Paul, influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch virtues; the whimsical Charles C. Clement house in Fergus Falls, clearly Norse in spirit; and the Purcell House in Minneapolis, a fine example of the Prairie School design. On a broad plane these architectural eras reflected social customs, politics, commerce, religion, and literature. On a personal level they often revealed the national origin and character of the families that made the house a home. In short, this is in large measure a history of the people. Kennedy has considered their heritage and traditions as carefully as he has examined the architecture they created, and he offers a fresh, wholistic approach to the study of our state's great houses.
Historic Homes of Minnesota
Author: Roger G. Kennedy
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN: 9780873515573
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Great Houses of Minnesota is the engaging story of the evolution of architectural styles in Minnesota from 1830 to 1914--from the influence of the early French traders along the Mississippi and St. Croix to the emergence of the school of Frank Lloyd Wright. Through photographs and colorfully informative text, internationally known historian Roger Kennedy helps readers understand the unique styles of Minnesota's first homes, including the Mower House in Arcola, the first large house on the St. Croix; Alexander Ramsey's "Mansion House" in St. Paul, influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch virtues; the whimsical Charles C. Clement house in Fergus Falls, clearly Norse in spirit; and the Purcell House in Minneapolis, a fine example of the Prairie School design. On a broad plane these architectural eras reflected social customs, politics, commerce, religion, and literature. On a personal level they often revealed the national origin and character of the families that made the house a home. In short, this is in large measure a history of the people. Kennedy has considered their heritage and traditions as carefully as he has examined the architecture they created, and he offers a fresh, wholistic approach to the study of our state's great houses.
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
ISBN: 9780873515573
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Great Houses of Minnesota is the engaging story of the evolution of architectural styles in Minnesota from 1830 to 1914--from the influence of the early French traders along the Mississippi and St. Croix to the emergence of the school of Frank Lloyd Wright. Through photographs and colorfully informative text, internationally known historian Roger Kennedy helps readers understand the unique styles of Minnesota's first homes, including the Mower House in Arcola, the first large house on the St. Croix; Alexander Ramsey's "Mansion House" in St. Paul, influenced by Pennsylvania Dutch virtues; the whimsical Charles C. Clement house in Fergus Falls, clearly Norse in spirit; and the Purcell House in Minneapolis, a fine example of the Prairie School design. On a broad plane these architectural eras reflected social customs, politics, commerce, religion, and literature. On a personal level they often revealed the national origin and character of the families that made the house a home. In short, this is in large measure a history of the people. Kennedy has considered their heritage and traditions as carefully as he has examined the architecture they created, and he offers a fresh, wholistic approach to the study of our state's great houses.
St. Paul's Historic Summit Avenue
Author: Ernest Robert Sandeen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816644094
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Well known as the most prestigious and beautiful street in the Twin Cities, Summit Avenue runs past the opulent mansion of railroad tycoon James J. Hill, an early home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and several residences designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert. In its heyday the four-and-one-half-mile-long boulevard included 13 churches, 9 schools, and 440 residences, 373 of which survive. St. Paul's Historic Summit Avenue highlights the fascinating story of this boulevard, from its pre-Civil War origins, when the area was still considered wilderness, to its fashionable height at the turn of the century. Ernest R. Sandeen discusses the preservation of Summit Avenue and takes readers on a walking tour of the first and grandest mile of the street, beginning with the Cathedral of St. Paul. A second walking tour gives the reader Fitzgerald's Summit Avenue, including excerpts from his notebooks and stories describing the area. The book concludes with an index of Summit Avenue houses built through the 1970s. Before his death in 1982, Ernest R. Sandeen was the James Wallace Professor of History and codirector of the Living Historical Museum at Macalester College. He served as a member of St. Paul's Historic Preservation Commission and as a partner in Lanegran, Richter, and Sandeen, an architectural preservation, design, and land-use firm.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816644094
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Well known as the most prestigious and beautiful street in the Twin Cities, Summit Avenue runs past the opulent mansion of railroad tycoon James J. Hill, an early home of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and several residences designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert. In its heyday the four-and-one-half-mile-long boulevard included 13 churches, 9 schools, and 440 residences, 373 of which survive. St. Paul's Historic Summit Avenue highlights the fascinating story of this boulevard, from its pre-Civil War origins, when the area was still considered wilderness, to its fashionable height at the turn of the century. Ernest R. Sandeen discusses the preservation of Summit Avenue and takes readers on a walking tour of the first and grandest mile of the street, beginning with the Cathedral of St. Paul. A second walking tour gives the reader Fitzgerald's Summit Avenue, including excerpts from his notebooks and stories describing the area. The book concludes with an index of Summit Avenue houses built through the 1970s. Before his death in 1982, Ernest R. Sandeen was the James Wallace Professor of History and codirector of the Living Historical Museum at Macalester College. He served as a member of St. Paul's Historic Preservation Commission and as a partner in Lanegran, Richter, and Sandeen, an architectural preservation, design, and land-use firm.
Researching a Historic Property
Author: Eleanor O'Donnell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes
Author: Bette Jones Hammel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873518635
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An architectural tour of some of the finest homes in Minnesota situated around Minneapolis's famed Chain of Lakes.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873518635
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An architectural tour of some of the finest homes in Minnesota situated around Minneapolis's famed Chain of Lakes.
Minnesota's Own
Author: Larry Millett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873519298
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Larry Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt invite us into twenty-two lovingly preserved homes from across the state through over two hundred color photographs and Millett's captivating stories of their construction, original owners, and restoration.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873519298
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Larry Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt invite us into twenty-two lovingly preserved homes from across the state through over two hundred color photographs and Millett's captivating stories of their construction, original owners, and restoration.
A Guide to the Architecture of Minnesota
Author: David Gebhard
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9781452901015
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Traces Minnesota's architectural development in eight regions of the state from territorial days to the present and outlines tours of the state's landmarks. A perfect companion for sight-seeing trips.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 9781452901015
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Traces Minnesota's architectural development in eight regions of the state from territorial days to the present and outlines tours of the state's landmarks. A perfect companion for sight-seeing trips.
The Dual City Blue Book
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Minneapolis (Minn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Minneapolis (Minn.)
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
John H. Howe, Architect
Author: Jane King Hession
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781452944449
Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781452944449
Category : Architects
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
On the Banks of Plum Creek
Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0060885408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0060885408
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers.
Dream Homes Minnesota
Author: Panache Partners LLC., Staff
Publisher: Panache Partners LLC
ISBN: 9781933415352
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovers of residential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profiles of top architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles and preferences in each locality. From historic Craftsman-style homes found throughout the prairies, forests, and farmlands of the state, to the cottage-style homes dotting the shores of nearly 10,000 shimmering lakes, industry professionals strive to seamlessly combine residential designs with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The guide includes profiles of Jack Smuckler, award-winning luxury home builder Charles Cudd, and the dynamic firm of SALA Architects, among others.
Publisher: Panache Partners LLC
ISBN: 9781933415352
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovers of residential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profiles of top architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles and preferences in each locality. From historic Craftsman-style homes found throughout the prairies, forests, and farmlands of the state, to the cottage-style homes dotting the shores of nearly 10,000 shimmering lakes, industry professionals strive to seamlessly combine residential designs with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The guide includes profiles of Jack Smuckler, award-winning luxury home builder Charles Cudd, and the dynamic firm of SALA Architects, among others.