AIA Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture 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
• Over 1,000 photos that illustrate significant buildings and features

Contributor(s): Millett, Larry (Author)
ISBN: 0873515404 EAN: 9780873515405
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Pages: 665
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: May 15, 2007