Description
Book SynopsisTake a tour of the lost mansions of the Twin Cities
Trade Review"Larry Millett has found more ghosts. In Once There Were Castles, the historian and author of Lost Twin Cities digs up images and stories that paint a picture of 90 long-gone buildings. The photographs of their unabashed luxury are stunning; the stories of their demise, laden with hubris, are irresistible." —Minnesota Monthly
"With page after page of weathered photographs and captivating stories, Millett wends his way through tales of Minneapolis and St. Paul’s lost castles. Whether you’ve got a Gilded Age fantasy or just an appreciation for architecture, this book deserves a spot on your coffee table." —Midwest Home
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
St. Paul
1. Lowertown and Dayton’s Bluff
2. Capitol Heights, Central Park, and College Avenue
3. Summit Avenue and the Hill District
4. Rice Park, West Seventh, and the West Side
5. Around St. Paul
6. Suburban St. Paul
Minneapolis
7. Central Downtown
8. Loring Park, Hawthorne Park, and Oak Lake
9. Stevens Square, Washburn–Fair Oaks, and Park Avenue
10. Lowry Hill
11. The Lake District
12. Nicollet Island, Northeast, and University
13. Suburban Minneapolis
Notes
Illustration Credits
Index
