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State of the Arts

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Tag: Architecture

City of Minneapolis responds to Peavey Plaza concerns

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 18, 2011, 4:12 PM Oct 18, 2011

While architects and preservationists are concerned about the iconic plaza’s future, city administration says the process has been open and appropriate.

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Architects, preservationists concerned over Peavey Plaza’s future

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 18, 2011, 12:21 PM Oct 18, 2011
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A group including the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is protesting a lack of transparency in the Minneapolis plaza’s redesign process.

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Basilica of Saint Mary wins Partners in Preservation grant

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 13, 2011, 3:30 PM Oct 13, 2011

The basilica beat out 24 other historic sites to garner $100,000.

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Frank Gehry reveals his inspiration for the Weisman

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs October 3, 2011, 11:05 AM Oct 3, 2011
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Some observers claim the building’s famed asymmetrical facade was inspired by reflection on the waters of the Mississippi River below it. But Gehry said his inspiration came from elsewhere.

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A new beginning for the Weisman Art Museum

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 30, 2011, 9:10 AM Sep 30, 2011

Closed a year ago for expansion, the Weisman Art Museum is now ready to throw open its doors to the public.

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NEA Chairman discusses creative placemaking in Minneapolis

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 7, 2011, 11:45 AM Sep 7, 2011

Hennepin Avenue is going to be getting a makeover, and the National Endowment for the Arts wants to make sure it’s a good one.

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Art on a barn

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs September 2, 2011, 11:13 AM Sep 2, 2011
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A public art project in Door County, Wisconsin is adorning farm buildings with quilt squares.

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Rediscovering the lost mansions of the Twin Cities

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs August 19, 2011, 1:48 PM Aug 19, 2011

Larry Millett tells the fascinating stories behind 90 mansions and estates in his latest book ‘Once there were Castles.’

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Minnesota Architecture: National Farmer’s Bank in Owatonna

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs August 2, 2011, 3:52 PM Aug 2, 2011
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It’s perhaps the most famous small town bank in America.

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Minnesota Architecture: Mahnomen’s WPA buildings

Marianne CombsMarianne Combs August 1, 2011, 7:50 AM Aug 1, 2011

The Mahnomen county fairgrounds were built in the 1930s as part of the Works Progress Administration.

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