{"product_id":"legendary-homes-of-the-minneapolis-lakes-9780873518635","title":"Legendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes","description":"For tens of thousands of Minnesotans who walk and bike and paddle around Minneapolis's beautiful Chain of Lakes every year, the lovely homes that surround these fine city parks are as intriguing as the exquisite views of open space and sparkling water. \u003ci\u003eLegendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers inside twenty-eight of the most architecturally significant dwellings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn these pages, photographer Karen Melvin and architectural writer Bette Hammel turn their attention to the finest homes around Lake of the Isles, Cedar Lake, Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet. Generous homeowners have opened their doors and shared the stories of construction, renovation, and interior design. Featured architects include Harry Wild Jones, Purcell and Elmslie, Edwin Lundie, Close and Associates, Vincent James, and David Salmela. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the Italianate entryway of the Martin House to the whimsical living room of the Kaufman\/Lacey House; from the Arts and Crafts kitchen of the Smith\/Liepke House to the Rand\/McGlynn Phelps House's stunning formal dining room, \u003ci\u003eLegendary Homes of the Minneapolis Lakes\u003c\/i\u003e offers views of interest to all. This lavishly illustrated and informative book answers the lake walker's burning question: I wonder what it's like in there. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Melvin\u003c\/b\u003e is an interiors and architectural photographer whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHouse Beautiful, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMpls.St.Paul Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWoman's Day\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eBette Hammel\u003c\/b\u003e is an architectural journalist who has written for \u003ci\u003eArchitecture Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMpls.St.Paul Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Home\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eArchitectural Record\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelvin, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Karen Melvin is an interiors and architectural photographer whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and Woman's Day. They previously collaborated on Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelvin, Karen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Karen Melvin is an interiors and architectural photographer whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and Woman's Day. They previously collaborated on Legendary Homes of Lake Minnetonka.","brand":"Minnesota Historical Society Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50414174732562,"sku":"9780873518635","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5be2d5cc-40c1-4c3a-a923-66a599d67aff.jpg?v=1729360362","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/legendary-homes-of-the-minneapolis-lakes-9780873518635","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}