minneapolishistoricalhomes: Minneapolis Moorish Mansion - 07/07/17 07:24 AM
Every city has a past, but most people don’t think of Minneapolis as a city of historical treasures. St. Paul revels in its landmark buildings and colorful history. Summit Avenue is lined with Historical Landmark mansions in impeccable condition. Minneapolis went through an urban modernization back in the 1960s, and gained a reputation for demolishing instead of refurbishing. Some architectural critics refer to it as an aesthetic reversal. 
 
From the late 1800s up until the stock market crash in 1929 the Twin Cities which was home to lumber and newspaper barons saw construction of some magnificent architecture. The City of Minneapolis lists … (4 comments)

minneapolishistoricalhomes: Minneapolis Mansions, History in the Making - 06/05/17 12:45 PM
Minneapolis is known more for its sparkling lakes and glass towers than historical landmarks. Sister city St. Paul revels in its heritage of protected properties. Until recently I didn’t even know that Minneapolis had a 15 district landmark map and 170 designated buildings. We drive by without noticing, oblivious to the stories behind hundred year old walls.
The Minneapolis department of Community Planning and Economic Development recently ran a contest requesting photos of landmarks to use on its site, or in publications. I’ve always been intrigued with the history of homes and how people lived before we were even a speck in … (0 comments)