Aia Guide to the Twin Cities

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
Thoroughly researched, meticulously written, and featuring 3,000 architectural structures of wide-ranging styles, this is the essential guide to the architecture Minneapolis and St. Paul.