The Historic Hewson House at 2008 Pillsbury Ave. S., Minneapolis, a 2010 10 Most Endangered site, will be open to Preservation Alliance members for one day only on Thursday, September 9th. The event is sponsored by the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, Whittier Alliance, and Bell Mortgage. The open house will allow neighborhood residents and preservation supporters [...]
On the evening of May 31, 1890, the upper echelons of Minneapolis society gathered for the grand opening of the Northwestern Guaranty Loan Building—later renamed the Metropolitan Building. When revelers entered the building, which stood on the southwest corner of Second Avenue and South Third Street, they found the interior festooned with palms, hanging plants, [...]
This year the Duluth Preservation Alliance is featuring mid-century modern architecture and we are sure you’ll be impressed. Tickets are available at Fitger’s (600 East Superior Street, Duluth) beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the day of the tour (cash and checks only) and are still just $15.00 each. Because they have sold out in the [...]
What if you could create an entire neighborhood that is self sustaining – within an existing city? A holistic urban infrastructure supporting residential, commercial, hospitality, and cultural uses. The Unauthorized Design series is taking on Schmidt Brewery and Island Station as the site location to create our own self-sustaining environment. Take this opportunity to exercise [...]
Support an Organization That Matters to You – Join the 2010 This Place Matters Community Challenge! Is there an organization in your region that could use $25,000? Maybe they’d like to hear about the 2010 This Place Matters Community Challenge! As you may know, This Place Matters is the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s public [...]
Please join the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota in honoring this year’s outstanding preservation projects at the 26th annual Minnesota Preservation Awards. The event is taking place as part of the annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference, held this year in historic Winona. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, the awards presentation, and a tour of the new [...]
