Read MN 2023: Architecture

New and classic books in architecture, including Karen Kaler's Eastcliff, Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka, and Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District.

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Eastcliff: History of a Home Eastcliff History of a Home Karen Fults Kaler 2022 Fall
An illustrated tour of this historic mansion on the Mississippi River, now the official home of the president of the University of Minnesota—and the most-visited public residence in the state
Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka Boathouses of Lake Minnetonka Karen Melvin and Melinda Nelson 2022 Fall
A fascinating chapter of Lake Minnetonka history
Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District Karen Melvin, Paul Clifford Larson, Bette Hammel, Melinda Nelson and Dave Kenney 2022 Fall
A lavishly illustrated record of the architectural—and preservation—wonders of the most elegant neighborhoods of St. Paul
Reconstructing the Garrick: Adler & Sullivan’s Lost Masterpiece Reconstructing the Garrick Adler & Sullivan’s Lost Masterpiece John Vinci, Editor 2021 Fall
A beautifully designed and lavishly illustrated biography of one of Chicago’s greatest lost buildings
Louis Sullivan’s Idea Louis Sullivan’s Idea Tim Samuelson 2021 Fall
A visual compendium revealing the philosophy and life of America’s renowned architect
F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota: The Writer and His Friends at Home F. Scott Fitzgerald in Minnesota The Writer and His Friends at Home Dave Page 2017 Spring
A look at the life of the Great American Novelist in St. Paul
Minnesota Modern: Architecture and Life at Midcentury Minnesota Modern Architecture and Life at Midcentury Larry Millett 2015 Fall
An expert, illustrated guide through the style that defined midcentury Minnesota
Once There Were Castles: Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities Once There Were Castles Lost Mansions and Estates of the Twin Cities Larry Millett 2011 Fall
Take a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities
The Opposite of Cold: The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition The Opposite of Cold The Northwoods Finnish Sauna Tradition Michael Nordskog 2010 Fall
A full-color history and celebration of Finnish sauna in the western Great Lakes
Subterranean Twin Cities Subterranean Twin Cities Greg Brick 2009 Spring
Don’t try this at home—read the book instead! (it smells better).
The Lake District of Minneapolis: A History of the Calhoun-Isles Community The Lake District of Minneapolis A History of the Calhoun-Isles Community David A. Lanegran and Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring
A colorful history of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhoods—now back in print!
St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue St. Paul’s Historic Summit Avenue Ernest R. Sandeen 2004 Spring
A lively history of the best-preserved Victorian boulevard in America—now back in print!
Lost Minnesota: Stories of Vanished Places Lost Minnesota Stories of Vanished Places Jack El-Hai 2000 Fall
The first book to tour forgotten landmarks throughout the state of Minnesota.