Mid Century Modern
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
"All Architecture Crawls are SOLD OUT. Contact 651-259-3015 for waiting list information."
$25 ($20 MHS members). Reservations required. Purchase tickets online or by phone at 651-259-3015.
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Join us for a trolley tour to see classic examples of post war architecture, both residential and public. You’ll also learn about the designers who created them, the people who commissioned them, and a few great moments in popular culture that made this look iconic.
During the affluent years that followed World War II, pioneering architects created elegant, witty and sometimes futuristic homes and public buildings that have become classic landmarks of design. Their sophisticated work, loosely known as mid century modern, has been perennially popular. Tour hallmarks of the style in several settings, such as the University Grove neighborhood, an architectural "time capsule" in St. Paul studded with original home designs by Close Architects and Ralph Rapson; contemplate public models of the style in churches and government buildings; discuss interior modern décor; and get information on what’s hot in today’s market for mid century homes.
CRAWLERS: Please arrive at the History Center 15 minutes before your crawl begins.