Swedes in the Twin Cities

Swedes in the Twin Cities

Author: Philip J. Anderson

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 9780873513999

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A collection of essays by scholars from both the United States and Sweden investigate various facets of Swedish life and culture in the Twin Cities.


History of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: 1866-2018

History of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: 1866-2018

Author: Anne Packard

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 148348758X

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The South Georgia Conference, created in 1866 by the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, began at a time of great change in the region. This updated edition of the History of the South Georgia Conference 1866 - 2018 traces the roots of Georgia Methodism from John Wesley's residence in Savannah in 1736 through present day. The subsequent struggles, triumphs, decisions and concerns can all be found within these pages. The South Georgia Conference's come alive with photos and histories documented by each church historian and now compiled within this second edition of History. The Archives and History Committee of the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church collaborated and edited this edition. Anne Packard, Curator of the Moore Methodist Museum and Archivist for the conference, working with the Assistant Curators, Cindy Angelich and Marlee Pack, are indebted to both the committee and church historians for their time and energy in creating this book.


AIA Guide to the Twin Cities

AIA Guide to the Twin Cities

Author: Larry Millett

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13: 9780873515405

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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 Retired Pioneer Press architecture critic Larry Millett has spent more than two decades researching and exploring the architectural heritage of the Twin Cities. Millett's AIA Guide to the Twin Cities is your ticket to the best tour in town. Sponsored in part by the American Institute of Architects Minnesota. Larry Millett has written extensively about Twin Cities architecture. His books include Lost Twin Cities, Twin Cities Then and Now, and Strange Days, Dangerous Nights (all MHS Press), as well as a series of mystery novels featuring Sherlock Holmes.


Lost Twin Cities

Lost Twin Cities

Author: Larry Millett

Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 0873512731

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1993 American Institute of Architects International Architecture Book Award


When Church Became Theatre

When Church Became Theatre

Author: Jeanne Halgren Kilde

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780195179729

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In the 1880s, socio-economic and technological changes in the United States contributed to the rejection of Christian architectural traditions and the development of the radically new auditorium church. Jeanne Kilde links this shift in evangelical Protestant architecture to changes in worship style and religious mission.


The Twin Cities

The Twin Cities

Author: Todd R. Berger

Publisher: Insiders' Guide

Published: 2003-10

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 9780762728084

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One of the great underrated metro areas of the United States is explored in detail, from the active arts district, fine dining, and fossil beds within the Minneapolis-St. Paul city limits to the region's 22 lakes and wildlife preserves.


Twin Cities Uncovered

Twin Cities Uncovered

Author: The Arthurs

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 1996-01-31

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1461625440

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Twin Cities Uncovered takes you from restored barns to fragrant apple orchards to the "Mighty Mississippi Bicycle Adventure" that runs from Minneapolis to cities far across America. Ride the antique, hand-carved carousel at the Minnesota State Fair, or stroll the "Mississippi Mile" along the cobblestone Main Street to a row of quaint shops, charming restaurants, and coffee houses on the water's edge. Recall the romance of Longfellow's "Hiawatha" by the showers of Minnehaha Falls, or step back in time and share the lifestyle of immigrant settlers at a living museum.


Minnesota History Bulletin

Minnesota History Bulletin

Author: Theodore Christian Blegen

Publisher:

Published: 1926

Total Pages: 940

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 2-6 include the 19th-23d Biennial reports of the Society, 1915/16-1923/24 (in v. 2-3 as supplements, in v. 4-6 as extra numbers).


Insiders' Guide® to Twin Cities

Insiders' Guide® to Twin Cities

Author: Jason Gabler

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-08-03

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0762766514

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Insiders' Guide to Twin Cities is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of the cities and the surrounding environs.