Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka

Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka
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Hundreds of cottages and cabins, mansions and houses line the shores of Lake Minnetonka, one of Minnesota's most beautiful lakes and site of the state's most coveted properties. Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka invites readers into thirty of these dwellingsâ‚¬â€œbuilt by families like the Washburns, Pillsburys, and Daytons.

Evocative words and stunning color photographs guide readers through these beautifully designed and furnished homes. Portrayed in elegant detail are interiors of renovated Victorian cottages and rustic cabins, as well as those of houses designed by modernist masters like William Lescaze and Philip Johnson. Photographer Karen Melvin takes viewers through the front door, showing living rooms furnished with Mies van der Rohe couches and chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and walls adorned with works by Robert Motherwell and Damien Hirst. Author Bette Jones Hammel relates the homes' histories of ownership and details the many renovations they have seen over time, renovations that have attempted to retain the homes' character and extend their lifespan.

For the best views of the exteriors of these homes, you would need a boat. To see the interiors, you would need an invitation. Hammel and Melvin have chosen the most interesting housesâ‚¬â€œboth architecturally and historicallyâ‚¬â€œand painstakingly scouted out the best vantage points, both inside and out, to provide a personal tour of these spectacular homes.

Country	USA
Brand	Minnesota Historical Society Press
Manufacturer	Minnesota Historical Society Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	0873517229_used
Model	0873517229_used
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780873517225
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka

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