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- Churches Of Minnesota: An Illustrated Guide
- Book
- 2003
- Published by: University of Minnesota Press
summary
Churches are among the most profound and long-lasting expressions of faith, reflecting the heritage, beliefs, and traditions of their congregations. Whether they are elaborate or austere, traditional or modern, they are places to visit and admire, whatever your creed. In Churches of Minnesota, Alan Lathrop profiles more than one hundred religious buildings in a valuable compendium made even richer by the photography of Bob Firth. More than 140 black-and-white and full-color images present a comprehensive view of the architectural styles that make up Minnesota’s religious and cultural heritage.
Lathrop embarked on a journey to explore the architectural histories of churches in every corner of Minnesota, and what he found was a panorama of designs steeped in the traditions of their communities. From the board and batten siding on the tiny St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel in Annandale to the grand elegance of St. Paul’s cathedral, Lathrop discusses a variety of architectural styles in both urban and rural settings across the state. He reveals the intrinsic character of these buildings and uncovers the enchanting stories behind the lives of those connected to each church—the architects, the leaders, the parishioners—and the history that brought them to where they are today.
By enticing his readers to explore the pleasures of architecture, Lathrop has created a valuable resource not only for those with an interest in ecclesiastical design and tradition, but also for anyone who simply cherishes the beauty and character of Minnesota’s churches.
Lathrop embarked on a journey to explore the architectural histories of churches in every corner of Minnesota, and what he found was a panorama of designs steeped in the traditions of their communities. From the board and batten siding on the tiny St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel in Annandale to the grand elegance of St. Paul’s cathedral, Lathrop discusses a variety of architectural styles in both urban and rural settings across the state. He reveals the intrinsic character of these buildings and uncovers the enchanting stories behind the lives of those connected to each church—the architects, the leaders, the parishioners—and the history that brought them to where they are today.
By enticing his readers to explore the pleasures of architecture, Lathrop has created a valuable resource not only for those with an interest in ecclesiastical design and tradition, but also for anyone who simply cherishes the beauty and character of Minnesota’s churches.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. xiii-xiv
- Introduction
- pp. xxi-xvi
- Churches of Minnesota
- Albert Lea
- pp. 3-4
- Arden Hills
- pp. 7-8
- Blue Earth
- pp. 11-12
- Browerville
- pp. 15-16
- Burnsville
- pp. 17-18
- Cannon Falls
- pp. 19-20
- Center City
- pp. 21-22
- Cold Spring
- pp. 23-24
- Collegeville
- pp. 25-28
- Eden Prairie
- pp. 41-44
- Garden City
- p. 61
- Heron Lake
- pp. 73-76
- Lake St. Croix Beach
- pp. 79-80
- Little Falls
- pp. 83-86
- Minneapolis
- pp. 93-116
- Minnetonka Beach
- pp. 119-121
- Monticello
- pp. 122-124
- New Prague
- pp. 129-132
- Northfield
- pp. 135-140
- Rollingstone
- pp. 151-152
- St. Charles
- pp. 153-154
- St. Joseph
- pp. 155-158
- St. Louis Park
- pp. 159-162
- St. Michael
- pp. 163-164
- St. Paul Park
- p. 189
- Sleepy Eye
- pp. 196-198
- Stillwater
- pp. 199-200
- Taylors Falls
- pp. 201-202
- Thief River Falls
- pp. 203-204
- Other Sites of Interest
- pp. 240-277
- Architect Biographies
- pp. 278-306
Additional Information
ISBN
9780816687909
Related ISBN(s)
9780816629091
MARC Record
OCLC
144618714
Pages
336
Launched on MUSE
2015-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No