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9780989262705 English 0989262707 Summit Avenue of St. Paul, Minnesota, is lined with magnificent mansions. This book opens the door to interior views of over two dozen homes and is richly illustrated by photographer Karen Melvin with stories penned by four award-winning writers., Summit Avenue, "grande dame" of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of- the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. Extending four and a half miles high along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley, historic Summit Avenue was named one of Americas's Great Streets.Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Featuring the work of notable architects including Clarence Johnston, Cass Gilbert and Allen Stem readers experience the interiors first hand, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Richly illustrated with hundreds of colorful photos and fascinating stories penned by four award winning writers, the book opens the door to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on Americas best preserved avenue from the era. This book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know: what is it like in there. Discover how the homeowners have restored the original grandeur and rich heritage of their homes while infusing them with new life and energy., Summit Avenue, Grand Dame of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of- the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. Extending four and a half miles high along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley, historic Summit Avenue was named one of Americas's Great Streets.Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Featuring the work of notable architects including Clarence Johnston, Cass Gilbert and Alan Stem readers experience the interiors first hand, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Richly illustrated with hundreds of colorful photos and fascinating stories penned by four award winning writers, the book opens the door to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on Americas best preserved avenue from the era. This book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know: what is it like in there. Discover how the homeowners have restored the original grandeur and rich heritage of their homes while infusing them with new life and energy., This winner of 11 national publishing awards belongs on every coffee table Summit Avenue, grande dame of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of-the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. With a foreword by Garrison Keillor and fascinating stories penned by four award-winning writers, the book opens the doors to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on America's best-preserved avenue from the era. Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Richly illustrated with hundreds of photos, this book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know.
9780989262705 English 0989262707 Summit Avenue of St. Paul, Minnesota, is lined with magnificent mansions. This book opens the door to interior views of over two dozen homes and is richly illustrated by photographer Karen Melvin with stories penned by four award-winning writers., Summit Avenue, "grande dame" of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of- the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. Extending four and a half miles high along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley, historic Summit Avenue was named one of Americas's Great Streets.Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Featuring the work of notable architects including Clarence Johnston, Cass Gilbert and Allen Stem readers experience the interiors first hand, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Richly illustrated with hundreds of colorful photos and fascinating stories penned by four award winning writers, the book opens the door to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on Americas best preserved avenue from the era. This book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know: what is it like in there. Discover how the homeowners have restored the original grandeur and rich heritage of their homes while infusing them with new life and energy., Summit Avenue, Grand Dame of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of- the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. Extending four and a half miles high along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley, historic Summit Avenue was named one of Americas's Great Streets.Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Featuring the work of notable architects including Clarence Johnston, Cass Gilbert and Alan Stem readers experience the interiors first hand, including the home of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Richly illustrated with hundreds of colorful photos and fascinating stories penned by four award winning writers, the book opens the door to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on Americas best preserved avenue from the era. This book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know: what is it like in there. Discover how the homeowners have restored the original grandeur and rich heritage of their homes while infusing them with new life and energy., This winner of 11 national publishing awards belongs on every coffee table Summit Avenue, grande dame of Victorian boulevards, is lined with magnificent turn-of-the-century mansions built by railroad magnates, lumber barons and captains of industry. Great Houses of Summit Avenue and the Hill District is a celebration of these homes on St. Paul's best-known and most beloved avenue. With a foreword by Garrison Keillor and fascinating stories penned by four award-winning writers, the book opens the doors to more than two dozen legendary homes situated on America's best-preserved avenue from the era. Photographer Karen Melvin takes us along for a tour through stately mansions to view these remarkable architectural gems. Richly illustrated with hundreds of photos, this book offers an irresistible invitation to step through the doors of these showcase homes to explain what we are all curious to know.