Events
Park Avenue Home Tour
Many folks buy old homes for their unique character. Even the home that fit neatly into a particular style categories represented a great deal of creative imagination, particularly when designed by the best architects. One of the best collections of unique homes in Minneapolis at the turn of the century was on Park Avenue. The [...]
Historic Residential Neighborhood Tours in Minneapolis
Preserve Minneapolis has announced a series of June 2012 tours and many should be of interest to lovers of vintage homes since they include historic residential neighborhood tours. These tours include “Loring Hill – From Farm to Fabulous” on Sunday, June 3, “Tangletown and Minnehaha Creek” on Saturday, June 9, “Southwest Lake Harriet Parks [...]
Tour the William Sauntry Mansion
The William Sauntry Mansion is a 7,000 square foot Queen Anne mansion built in 1880. It has been fully restored and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour will include the historic home of architect Michaela Mahady, author of Welcoming Home: Creating a House that Says Hello. Tour is Saturday, June [...]
Touring Convenient Old Houses
The 2012 Minneapolis St. Paul Home Tour is a great opportunity for touring convenient old houses. This year will include two of my recent projects, both great old houses with lots of character that have been made much more convenient for modern life through additions and some associated remodeling. Home #10 is the home of [...]
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