Tag: Architecture

Discovering the History of Women in Public

February 8, 2011

BY JESSICA ELLEN SEWELLAssistant professor, American and New England Studies and the Department of the History of Art and Architecture, Boston University In his novels Spook Country and Zero History, Bruce Sterling popularized the idea of locative art—digital art tied to specific locations—using GPS and internet-connected devices. He imagines a viewer of locative art holding … More Discovering the History of Women in Public

Quadrant: Architect Hilyard R. Robinson’s contributions to place-making and public culture.

December 7, 2010

This post is published in connection with the University of Minnesota Press’s launch this week of an an online research archive (www.quadrant.umn.edu) and book series that stems from Quadrant, a new initiative to foster collaborative scholarship and revolutionize interdisciplinary publishing. This is Quadrant post 2 of 3; please see below for links to other posts. … More Quadrant: Architect Hilyard R. Robinson’s contributions to place-making and public culture.

Uncovering myths of the Minneapolis and St. Paul underground

October 19, 2010

Ever hear the myth about how Pierre “Pig’s Eye” Parrant (namesake of Pig’s Eye Beer) founded the city of St. Paul at Fountain Cave? Or about “Smuggler’s Cave” of Minneapolis, which was supposedly used during the Prohibition to smuggle liquor into the city? Author Greg Brick (Subterranean Twin Cities) has been exploring and writing about … More Uncovering myths of the Minneapolis and St. Paul underground

The Opposite of Cold: Event tonight, plus book trailer #2

September 30, 2010

We invite those in the area to visit the book-release party for The Opposite of Cold tonight (Thursday, 9/30) beginning at 6 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute. A reception with food and a cash bar begins at 6; a slideshow presentation and book talk with the authors and an introduction by architect David Salmela … More The Opposite of Cold: Event tonight, plus book trailer #2

THE OPPOSITE OF COLD: Michael Nordskog and Aaron Hautala discuss their new, incredible Finnish sauna book and provide a few key pronunciation tips.

September 23, 2010

Michael Nordskog (from left) grew up in the heart of North American sauna country, and currently works as an attorney, writer, and editor. Aaron Hautala is the creative director and owner of RedHouseMedia in Brainerd, MN. His photographs have appeared widely throughout Minnesota. Last month, writer Michael Nordskog and photographer Aaron Hautala visited the Press … More THE OPPOSITE OF COLD: Michael Nordskog and Aaron Hautala discuss their new, incredible Finnish sauna book and provide a few key pronunciation tips.

Then and Now: "Old Gray Heads," part two — Elizabeth Close

August 30, 2010

“Then and Now” is a series by Alan K. Lathrop, curator of the Manuscripts Division at the University of Minnesota Libraries from 1970 to 2008. He is author of Minnesota Architects and Churches of Minnesota. ——- Elizabeth Close and her late husband, Winston Close, were partners in an architectural firm in Minneapolis for many years. … More Then and Now: "Old Gray Heads," part two — Elizabeth Close

Then and Now: "The Old Gray Heads," part one — Roy Thorshov

August 23, 2010

“Then and Now” is a series by Alan K. Lathrop, curator of the Manuscripts Division at the University of Minnesota Libraries from 1970 to 2008. He is author of Minnesota Architects and Churches of Minnesota. ——- Some fifteen years ago or more, the late Charlie Nelson, architectural historian at the Minnesota Historical Society, started a … More Then and Now: "The Old Gray Heads," part one — Roy Thorshov

Then and Now: Winona, Minnesota. (Highly recommended as a destination for an end-of-summer road trip.)

August 9, 2010

“Then and Now” is a monthlong series by Alan K. Lathrop, curator of the Manuscripts Division at the University of Minnesota Libraries from 1970 to 2008. He is author of Minnesota Architects and Churches of Minnesota. ——- Winona County Courthouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Without question: Winona, that beautiful little city … More Then and Now: Winona, Minnesota. (Highly recommended as a destination for an end-of-summer road trip.)

Then and Now: Art deco treasures in the Twin Cities

August 2, 2010

“Then and Now” is a monthlong series by Alan K. Lathrop, curator of the Manuscripts Division at the University of Minnesota Libraries from 1970 to 2008. He is author of Minnesota Architects and Churches of Minnesota. ——- The Twin Cities are a rich lode of art deco architecture, compared with other American cities of equal … More Then and Now: Art deco treasures in the Twin Cities