Summary
A historic lighthouse surveys the turbulent waves of Lake Superior from its clifftop site. A sod house huddles amid the waving prairie grasses of southern Minnesota's once-treeless expanse. A crystalline court glistens in the afternoon sun, shimmering between the office towers of downtown Minneapolis. Minnesota's architectural legacy shines in 100 places plus 1. From a rustic lodge in the North Woods to a church's concrete bell tower in a clearing and an ancient Native American burial ground, 100 places plus 1 unveils a wealth of memorable Minnesota places. In this collection of short essays, writers, architects and designers discuss their favorite public places. Yet 100 places is only the beginning. Everybody has a favorite place. What's yours? 100 places plus 1 invites you to explore Minnesota's rich architectural landscape -- and discover your favorite place. Book jacket.