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.