Churches of Minnesota: An Illustrated GuideU of Minnesota Press - 306 pages Churches are among the most profound and long-lasting expressions of faith, reflecting the heritage, beliefs, and traditions of their congregations. Whether they are elaborate or austere, traditional or modern, they are places to visit and admire, whatever your creed. In Churches of Minnesota, Alan Lathrop profiles more than one hundred religious buildings in a valuable compendium made even richer by the photography of Bob Firth. More than 140 black-and-white and full-color images present a comprehensive view of the architectural styles that make up Minnesota's religious and cultural heritage. Lathrop embarked on a journey to explore the architectural histories of churches in every corner of Minnesota, and what he found was a panorama of designs steeped in the traditions of their communities. From the board and batten siding on the tiny St. Mark's Episcopal Chapel in Annandale to the grand elegance of St. Paul's cathedral, Lathrop discusses a variety of architectural styles in both urban and rural settings across the state. He reveals the intrinsic character of these buildings and uncovers the enchanting stories behind the lives of those connected to each church--the architects, the leaders, the parishioners--and the history that brought them to where they are today. By enticing his readers to explore the pleasures of architecture, Lathrop has created a valuable resource not only for those with an interest in ecclesiastical design and tradition, but also for anyone who simply cherishes the beauty and character of Minnesota's churches. An inspiring exploration of the architectural heritage of Minnesota's churches. |
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Page 279 - ... American buildings and since his retirement has carried on this work even more actively, continuing to concern himself with the Classic Revival period of the middle nineteenth century. Lorch was an inspiring teacher and after his resignation as Director he taught until he reached retirement age in 1940. He was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1939. From 1917 until his untimely death in 1931, JJ Albert Rousseau held the position of Professor of Architecture. He was a well-known...
Page 299 - In 1954, he became professor and head of the School of Architecture at the University of Minnesota, where he remained until his retirement in 1984.
Page 93 - The parish church stands in New Kidwelly : it is a plain structure, containing only one aisle, and two ruined transepts, with a tower at the western end, surmounted by a handsome spire, one hundred and sixty-five feet in height. Over the entrance is a figure of the Virgin Mary, to whom the church is dedicated. The only ancient remain in the interior is a sepulchral effigy of a priest, with an illegible inscription. On the same side of the river once stood a priory, founded, about the year 1 130,...
Page 299 - Four years later he was appointed an associate professor in the School of Architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he met Alvar Aalto, and opened an office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. From 1951 to 1953, Rapson served a "tour of duty...
Page 279 - Slayton was a student at the University of Minnesota, where he received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering.
Page 289 - Auburn, and after graduating in 1940 he entered the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he studied under Walter Gropius, the former head of the Bauhaus in Germany.