Aia Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul

Thoroughly researched, meticulously written, and featuring 3,000 architectural structures of wide-ranging styles, this is the guide to the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Get ready to discover the great architectural mecca that is Minneapolis and St. Paul. The first comprehensive, illustrated handbook of its kind, AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is the ultimate source to the architectural riches of the metropolitan area. Organized by neighborhood and featuring a wealth of sites--from the highest point on the Minneapolis skyline to the modest St. Paul bungalow vibrant with historical and architectural significance--this invaluable reference has it all: illuminating entries for more than 3,000 buildings; behind-the-scenes details of the structures and their architects; lively information about local history and regional styles; highlights of important buildings nearly lost in time; sixty easy-to-read maps that pinpoint the location of every structure; dozens of planned walking and driving tours; and more than 1,000 photos that illustrate significant buildings and features.

Author: Larry Millett
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Published: 05/15/2007
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 9.96h x 6.60w x 1.72d
ISBN13: 9780873515405
ISBN10: 0873515404
BISAC Categories:
- Travel | United States | Midwest | West North Central (IA, KS, MN, MO
- Architecture | Reference

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